Process Improvement Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership team to implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies and foster a Lean Six Sigma culture within the Early Phase business unit.

• Facilitate and assist in Kaizen events in clinical or laboratory environments.

• Work alongside subject matter experts to gather and analyze data that supports recommendations for productivity, efficiency, complexity, and strategic opportunities.

• Create, document, and drive processes to ensure timely completion of projects and successful outcomes.

• Mentor team members throughout project execution and implementation processes.

• Provide education and training to team members on Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques, such as control charts, histograms, and root cause analysis.

• Conduct gap analyses to compare organizational needs with the availability of existing metrics.

• Develop and adjust reporting configurations to align with requirements.

• Design, create, modify, and troubleshoot methods that support business process analysis.

• Carry out proactive and reactive analyses to maintain data integrity and recognize opportunities for improvement.

• Assist management in assessing and evaluating initiatives, projects, and issues.

• Implement process management tools, including process mapping, documentation, metrics, monitoring systems, and process control techniques.

• Report directly to the General Manager of the Early Phase business unit.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.

• Certified Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma.

• At least three years of experience leading Lean Six Sigma projects.

• Proven expertise with statistical and process management software, flowcharting, and process mapping.

• Capability to achieve measurable productivity improvements.

• Experience with analytical laboratory or clinical project work.

• Established cross-functional team leadership skills, with the ability to influence individuals at all organizational levels.

• Familiarity with dashboard development using Power BI, Tableau, or Excel.

• Experience in creating automated tracking systems using macros, scripts, or automation tools.

• Ability to effectively present complex concepts.

• Project management training and/or certification is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• A diverse and inclusive work environment.

• Supportive and cohesive team dynamics.

• Accessible leadership.

• Equal employment opportunities.

• Exceptional employee experiences.