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Avantor · 1 day ago

Vice President, Operational Excellence

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$222K/yr - $373K/yr

20+ years exp

Avantor is a global leader in life sciences, seeking a Vice President of Operational Excellence to drive enterprise-wide operational strategies. This role involves optimizing processes, enhancing customer experience, and implementing a multi-year roadmap for operational excellence across all business units.

BiotechnologyElectronicsIndustrialLife ScienceManufacturingPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Lead global Operational Excellence strategy aligned with corporate objectives

Influence executive leadership to secure alignment and sponsorship for enterprise-wide initiatives

Integrate operational goals with corporate strategy to drive growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction

Deploy Lean, Six Sigma, and PPI methodologies: lead Kaizen events and root cause analysis

Standardize best practices across global sites for scalability and consistency

Strengthen operational rigor and cross-functional collaboration through Avantor Business System

Oversee performance improvement across production, quality, engineering, and supply chain

Drive digital transformation and automation for agility and data-driven decisions

Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards and GMP requirements

Define and monitor KPIs; report progress and recommend strategic adjustments

Lead operational reviews aligned with financial and strategic objectives

Build and lead a high-performing team; attract and develop diverse talent

Foster collaboration across Avantor to deliver value for customers and colleagues

Qualification

Operational Excellence leadershipLean Six SigmaGlobal operational strategyDigital transformationBioprocessing experienceGMP knowledgeCross-functional team leadershipExecutive presenceStrategic analysisInterpersonal skills

Required

20+ years in life sciences, medical devices, or biotech; bioprocessing experience preferred

Bachelor's in Engineering or Life Sciences (Master's/MBA preferred)

Proven expertise in global operational strategy, large-scale transformation, and OpEx leadership

Strong ability to influence executive leadership and drive enterprise-level strategies

Deep knowledge of GMP, EHSS&S, biologics production, and regulated markets

Skilled in Lean, Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred), and digital manufacturing

Experience with mergers and acquisitions, integration, and global change management

Executive presence with exceptional communication and presentation skills

Strong business acumen and ability to lead cross-functional teams in complex environments

Preferred

Master's/MBA preferred

Black Belt preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

A 401(k) plan with company match

An employee stock purchase program

11 paid holidays

Accrue 18 PTO days annually

Eligible for volunteer time off

6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave)

Company

Avantor

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Avantor is a provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and applied materials industries. It is a sub-organization of Avantor Performance Materials.

Founded in 1904

Radnor, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees