Director Global Project Management – Operations Excellence | (Associate) Director Global Project Management – Operations Excellence (f/m/d)
QIAGEN GmbH
Job Summary
This strategic role at QIAGEN involves leading global cross-functional projects focused on operational excellence, transformation, and performance improvement within the diagnostics and life sciences business. The successful candidate will drive initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring timeline, scope, and quality targets are met, and support strategic decision-making through program insights and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities also include guiding industrialization and product transfer projects, implementing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma, and providing executive-level updates to shape operations strategy across regions. This position is attractive for professionals seeking to make a tangible difference in a global, innovative company dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Life Sciences; MBA or PhD is a plus
Experience
- Several years of experience in a dynamic industry, ideally Biotech or Diagnostics
- Proven track record in managing large-scale international programs, including due diligence and post-merger integrations
- Experience across functions such as R&D, Manufacturing, Product Management, or M&A in the IVD or Life Sciences sectors
- Strong leadership through influence and excellent communication across cultures and hierarchy levels, up to C-level
Languages
Additional
- Not specified
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