Business Performance Associate Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Drive the creation of business cases for strategic initiatives, converting operational requirements, financial aspects, risks, and anticipated benefits into actionable recommendations for leadership decisions and investment prioritization.

• Create frameworks to define, monitor, and showcase financial, operational, capacity, quality, and organizational value.

• Collaborate with initiative owners to ensure that benefits are achieved and maintained.

• Combine operational, portfolio, and financial data to highlight performance trends, opportunities, and trade-offs.

• Simplify complex information into actionable insights and recommendations suitable for executive-level discussions.

• Work alongside functional leaders on portfolio prioritization, scenario planning, resource distribution, and long-term business strategy.

• Design scalable business performance tools, dashboards, governance processes, and decision-making frameworks.

• Act as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders by challenging assumptions, framing complex issues, considering alternatives, and guiding decisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate degree with 3 years of experience in Quality and/or Operational Excellence, OR Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience, OR Associate’s degree with 12 years of experience, OR High school diploma/GED with 14 years of experience in Quality and/or Operational Excellence.

• Proven experience in collaborating with and influencing leadership and clients.

• Direct experience in cross-functional business operations and managing strategic projects.

• Ability to effectively articulate ideas and document intricate concepts and processes through both written and verbal communication.

• Knowledge of Quality standards and Good Practice (GxP) regulations.

• Proficient in executing and managing complex projects and programs.

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.

• Awareness of emerging technologies, such as AI, and their practical applications in daily operations.

• Strong grasp of interdependencies within Global Quality functions.

• Capability to build and sustain strong relationships with clients and supporting departments such as Technology and Finance.

• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Experience with DAI decision-making and meeting management frameworks.

• Background in a matrixed and highly dynamic environment.

• Ability to promote collaboration and work effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Consistent track record of delivering results punctually.

• Sponsorship for this position is not guaranteed.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with significant company contributions.

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Life and disability insurance options.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• A discretionary annual bonus program.

• Stock-based long-term incentives.

• Award-winning time-off policies.

• Flexible work arrangements where feasible.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Support for work/life balance.

• Financial plans that offer opportunities to save for retirement or other objectives.