Business Improvement Specialist

We are thrilled to announce that AJ Vaccines is hiring three Business Improvement Specialists: one for Polio Manufacturing, one for our BCG Manufacturing, and another for our QA department. Each role offers the chance to bring your portfolio management and change management expertise to the forefront of impactful initiatives within a dedicated area. If you're ready to make your mark by driving strategic improvements and leading positive change in manufacturing processes, you'll find this dynamic environment perfectly suited for your skills and ambitions.

Responsibilities

In this vital position, you will oversee portfolio management within your area of interest, ensuring each project aligns with our strategic goals and achieves business objectives. You will evaluate proposals, assess risks, and provide guidance to project managers, ensuring resources are used effectively. Your role will extend to project execution where you will plan, oversee, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, while managing project scopes and stakeholder relationships to secure successful outcomes.

Additionally, you will drive innovation through continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing methods to enhance our processes, workflows, and systems. Your keen insight will also be crucial in process analysis, where you will evaluate our manufacturing processes to pinpoint areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.

Further responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Technology Integration: Assess and integrate new technologies and automation to boost manufacturing efficiency.

Risk Management: Actively manage and mitigate risks related to project execution and compliance.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Set up and track KPIs, report to stakeholders on project performance, and identify areas needing enhancement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Promote a culture of collaboration and best practice sharing across departments.

Training and Development: Provide training and support in project management and continuous improvement techniques.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or Pharmacy (Ph.D. preferred).
• MBA/MSc or relevant certification in project management.
• Proven expertise in project management, change management, and compliance in regulated environments (GMP preferred).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Minimum 5 years of strategic project management experience.
• Proficiency with tools like AutoCAD, MATLAB, and other modelling software.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
• Certifications like Six Sigma Black Belt or Certified Manufacturing Engineer are advantageous.
• Proficiency in Danish and English – written and spoken – is a requirement.

Who are you?

In this role, we will need someone who is able to use a data-driven and structured approach to tackle challenges, making sure every decision is thoughtful and strategic. You have a solid understanding of business and take an active role in leading projects and initiatives. Importantly, you're also comfortable questioning the way things are done to help us innovate and improve continually across the organization.

What We Offer

Join a company with a greater purpose: #Together, we keep the world safe. From our headquarters in Copenhagen, we develop and manufacture vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutic solutions for the world. We are proud to contribute to disease control in more than 50 countries through our collaboration with WHO and UNICEF.

At AJ Vaccines, you will have the chance to shape strategic goals by designing and refining innovative processes within your specific area. We prioritize work-life balance while empowering you to make a meaningful impact on global public health. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an exciting organization, apply today!

Would You Like to Know More?

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner David Eskelund Nielsen on [email protected] or Sr. HR Business Partner Sophie Nicolajsen on [email protected] If you recognize yourself in the role as Business Improvement Specialist at AJ Vaccines, please apply online by uploading your CV. When applying for this position, you are not required to add a Cover Letter, however, we welcome you to write a few lines about your motivation in your CV. We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In AJ Vaccines we believe in an inclusive recruitment process in which all our job applicants will be treated with an equal opportunity. We therefore ask you to not include a photo in your CV.

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