Continuous Process Improvement Analyst Sr Job Listing at Genzyme Corporation in Allston, MA

Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical

Continuous Process Improvement Analyst Sr-30750

Description
Genzyme has pioneered the development and delivery of transformative therapies for patients affected by rare and debilitating diseases for over 30 years. We accomplish our goals through world-class research, collaboration with the global patient community, and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. With a focus on rare diseases and multiple sclerosis, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve. Genzyme's portfolio of transformative therapies, which are marketed in countries around the world, represent groundbreaking and life-saving advances in medicine. As a Sanofi company, Genzyme benefits from the reach and resources of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, with a shared commitment to improving the lives of patients. Learn more at www.genzyme.com.

The Allston Landing Operational Excellence department serves as a Center of Excellence in the following areas:
· Problem solving and continuous improvement
· Process analysis and characterizations
· Metric and KPI development and management
· Strategy and policy generation and deployment

The Operational Excellence department utilizes Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodologies to coach and facilitate cross functional teams and to manage improvement projects throughout the facility including shop floor, business, and governance processes and systems.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks under general guidance and in accordance with current GMP's.

Specific Responsibilities include:
· Identifying resources required to successfully execute improvement projects, guide the team in executing improvement activities, and communicate teams' progress to stakeholders.
· Leading Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Analysis, and other problem solving and improvement workshops
· Educating and coaching others on process improvement philosophy and application
· Participating in efforts to implement ongoing process management mechanisms (process mapping, documentation, metrics, monitoring systems and process control techniques)

Effectively demonstrates an understanding of GMPs how it applies to specific responsibilities:
· Following accurate oral written procedures in performing QA tasks
· Staying up-to-date on training of all procedures
· Adhering to Genzyme's safety procedures and guidelines

Leading People
· Genzyme's leaders motivate, inspire, build, and retain highly effective manufacturing teams while managing for high performance and developing others. They are versatile learners and courageous decision makers
Leading the Business
· Genzyme's leaders are effective operating in an evolving, complex and dynamic environment, continuously looking internally and externally for best practices and areas for improvement.
Delivering to Customers
· Genzyme's leaders understand patient and customer needs and build relationships as required to meet manufacturing goals while continuously improving operations by setting high standards for the team so they may perform to a level of excellence.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or other related technical field and 5 years experience with Process Improvement methodology
· or
· Master's Degree and no experience
· MS Office
· Experienced leading Problem Solving and Process Improvement teams

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experienced leading 5S, Problem Solving, Kaizen Improvement, Value Stream Analysis, and other team-based workshops
· Strong analytical skills
· Strong Facilitation and Coaching Skills
· Team leadership and change management skills
· Practical understanding of principles of project management and team facilitation

Special Working Conditions:

· Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas M*

Job : Process Improvement
Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Allston

Job Posting : Feb 20, 2013

Shift : Day Job
Job Type : Regular
Employee Status : Regular