Kindeva Drug Delivery · 1 week ago
Project Manager, Transformation & Continuous Improvement
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expKindeva Drug Delivery is dedicated to making products that save lives and enhance patient well-being globally. The Program Manager, Transformation & Continuous Improvement, will lead large-scale strategic initiatives to improve manufacturing capabilities and operational efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Execute and manage continuous improvement initiatives across sterile manufacturing and fill-finish operations
Lead site-level transformation and continuous improvement projects across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and supporting GMP functions
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, and PDCA methodologies to drive operational excellence and reduce variability in sterile manufacturing
Utilize Lean tools such as 5S, standard work, and visual management to improve efficiency and consistency
Track project progress, report KPIs, and ensure documentation of improvement outcomes
Partner with QA, MS&T, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to optimize process reliability, equipment readiness, and compliance with GMP standards
Support regulatory readiness and ensure transformation initiatives enhance inspection preparedness and quality system maturity. Contribute to audit readiness and GMP compliance improvement efforts
Promote a data-driven culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and disciplined execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including significant experience in sterile/aseptic operations. Experience in CDMO environments preferred
Demonstrated success leading transformational or operational excellence programs in GMP-regulated industries
Strong knowledge of aseptic processing, regulatory compliance (FDA/EMA), and risk-based decision-making
Proven experience influencing cross-functional teams and senior leadership
Excellent communication, facilitation, and program management skills
Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools to drive performance-based decision-making
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification
Company
Kindeva Drug Delivery
Kindeva Drug Delivery is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in the pharmaceutical industry.
1001-5000 employees
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2025 (2)
2024 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$46.96MKey Investors
Global Britain Investment Fund
2023-08-03Grant· $41.96M
2022-11-14Acquired
2022-06-13Series Unknown· $5M
Leadership Team
Brian Schubmehl
Chief Human Resources Officer
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