Director Technical Operations Strategy

Job Description:

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances particularly in reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world. 

Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organisation and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.  

Ferring+You  

Across the Global Technical Operations (TechOps) function which includes the Global Manufacturing Network, Global Engineering, Supply Network Operations, Quality and the Manufacturing Technology & Science, you will be part of the Supply Excellence Office and work closely with the TechOps Senior Director Strategy and TechOps Leadership Team to:

• Run assessments and projects to define the Technical Operations long-term strategy

• Lead programs to optimize the manufacturing network and the E2E supply chain to ultimately reduce cost, lead-times and increase efficiency, while adapting the strategy and long-term capability roadmap

• Build rigorous, fact based, quantitative analysis to support business and functional leaders in translating strategies into actionable and quantitative plans

Work output will be featured at the highest levels of the company, with a real opportunity to influence business direction and decisions. While preparing strategic decisions the overall TechOps objectives, the Corporate and Franchise Strategies need to be considered.

Your day at Ferring 

You will contribute to the design and execution of the program strategy ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. The role reports into Supply Excellence Office:

• Support assessments and business cases shaping the TechOps long-term strategy

• Accountable for driving the strategy realization, set-up appropriate KPI’s (deliverables, budget, timeline, compliance, savings, etc.) resources and the organization between projects leads.

• Define and manage the Program Charter, clarify program scope, timelines, strategies

• Build and update program schedule, optimise tracks to build contingencies - Prepare back-up plans

• Get alignment between Global Process Owners for the future state of manufacturing network and operational flows

• Ensure effective communication flow and alignment with internal & external stakeholders including franchise and business implications and risks

• Be the link among the different projects and functional leaders. Leverage on best practices and alignment on the ways of working between all streams / projects

• Prioritise and drive transfers as per business needs and project timelines - Arbitration: resolve conflicts when needed on Resources, Equipment, Bulk, Budget, etc.

• Effectively manage communication at and endorsement from the executive level in the Company

Behind our innovation…There’s you 

•  Master’s degree in engineering or business administration, finance or equivalent

• 10-15 years experiences in the industry, in engineering, production or project management positions, with demonstrated experience of leading global programs/projects and top management communication

• Pharma knowledge and proven ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams with respect to strategic initiatives with ability to influence where direct reporting line relationships do not exist

• Strategic thinking, Organizational, Leadership. Results-oriented performance. 

• Outstanding interpersonal skills combined with strong communication, financial and analytical skills

• Ability to work effectively cross culturally and cross functionally

• English fluent, excellent communication skills

People come first at Ferring 

• Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love 

• Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role 

• Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents 

• Extended support on family building journey 

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You. 

Behind our purpose… There’s you 

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply! 

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status. 

Note to agencies: this search is being managed by Ferring’s Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles. 

Location:Ferring Denmark