Head of Business Support

Field of work: Engineering & Manufacturing

Posting Date: 30 Aug 2024

Application deadline: 20-Sep-2024
Location: Ballerup 2750, Denmark, Denmark
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 2446

Role Description
LEO Pharma has embarked on an ambitious journey to become the preferred dermatology care partner improving people’s lives around the world – and that is why we need you.

You will report directly to the EVP of Global Technical Development & Supply (TDS) and be part of the leadership team. As Head of Business support, together with your 3 direct reports, you will lead key initiatives to support the EVP, develop and own strategic LEAN improvement and the Project Management Office within TDS.

Your role

Chief of Staff

• Support EVP, Global Leadership, and Board of Directors for TDS
• Collaborate with leaders to drive performance processes and strategies
• Lead organizational work to improve cultural performance
• Coach leaders, balancing daily operations and strategic activities
• Prepare and review presentations for events

Head of PMO

• Ensure project execution quality and oversight
• Develop and implement project standards
• Manage core project portfolio with regular reporting
• Support local functional areas and maintain global oversight
• Sponsor project community of practice and governance standards

Head of Lean

• Lead Lean activities to achieve operational goals
• Implement Lean strategies and performance goals
• Coach leaders in Lean mindset and improvement planning
• Provide matrix leadership to Operational Excellence practitioners
• Sponsor LEAN community of practice and enable collaboration

Your qualifications
To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Project Management qualification (e.g., Prince II)
• Lean qualification (Ideally Black Belt or equivalent)
• Functional management experience leading individuals and groups, preferably
• Combination of Operational Excellence and project management experience
• Proven track record of implementing improvement programs with quantifiable results
• Monitors performance through key performance indicators
• Advanced coaching, facilitation, and change agent skills
• Excellent communication and presentations skills across various settings and boundaries
  

As an experienced leader, you have a proven ability to turn visions into clear direction for your function, actionable plans and excel in collaboration across the organization also without formal authority. You engage and build relations naturally and have a flair for great stakeholder management. You strive for structure and planning to get the results needed. With your professionalism and high energy level you can drive projects to completion.

Step into a role where your leadership will truly make a difference.

Workplace/Language
The role can be based either in LEO HQ Ballerup, Denmark, or at any of our production sites in Europe (Dublin in Ireland, Segrate in Italy, Vernouillet in France).Our work environment is international, and our company language is English.

Contact and application
Please apply before the deadline. You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on your motivation and how you see your match to the job.

Beyond the skin
Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.

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