Description:
Note:
Local to USTO - Remote - Worker will come onsite as needed on a quarterly basis.

Candidates must have strong technical Spanish skills. This team supports Latin America and strong Spanish verbal and written communication is a MUST HAVE.
Ideal Candidate: B.S. and 2-3 years of experience. Previous pharma experience is a nice to have.

Job Details:

• Under minimal supervision, coordinate and manage launch and life-cycle plans according to the commercial strategy for assigned programs for Latin America and Canada region (LACAN)
• Communicate across a wide range of staff levels (Up and Down)
• Develop effective relationships with cross functional teams to ensure continuous supply and launches of new products
• Convey the regional and global aspects into actionable plans at the country level for launches
• Create and provide multiple scenarios based on various combinations of inputs and variables, as required
• Development and coordination of launch plans (pre-filing, pre-launch, launch, and post launch)
• Develop strategy with cross functional teams (global, regional & country) and determine the optimal plan to ensure uninterrupted supply in alignment with the country’s approval and requirement
• Actively participate in planning meetings (as required) to ensure that project needs, priorities, and timing are understood and met
• Serve as the primary liaison representing the country and region with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate & Local Planning, and Product Delivery Teams and Operations to ensure coordination of all activities necessary to fulfill the launch and supply plan
• Lead meetings with key stakeholder and be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Maintains the project roadmap and associated templates and standards
• Supports ongoing Operational Excellence initiatives for implementation
• Ensures timely implementation of Key initiatives for the region
• Ownership of monthly reporting dashboards with the task related to their role
• Provides support to other Americas Supply Chain functions upon request
• Manage portfolio & projects assigned

Preferred Qualification:

• Supply Chain Operational Excellence experience
• Supports the Life Cycle Management team in specific projects
• Executes value stream mapping for the different affiliates and distributors across the region
• Supports and performs specific analysis related to OE projects (e.g. benefits/ risks) and informs stakeholders and communicates requirements
• Ensures implementation of assigned OE initiatives defining a carry out plan
• Creates and maintains an OE database/system and related project administration
• Presents information, analytics and recommendations to management and stakeholders
• Seek and advice for solutions to problems during project management execution
• Specialized knowledge within Supply Chain area
• Deepens knowledge through exposure and continuous learning
• Knowledge of related regulatory/industry considerations and compliance issues
• Experience working with large data sets, data mining, and machine learning tools
• Ability to restructure, pivot, and reform data based on current needs
• Experience processing, filtering, cleaning, and standardizing large datasets

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of directly related experience
• Distribution/Supply Chain/Marketing is preferred
• Flexibility to work remote and/or sit onsite (M-F) as deemed by management
• High competence in lean manufacturing/six sigma concept/methodology, tools and analysis
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Lean systems training and experience
• 3+ years experience in Project Management
• Fluent English (oral and written)
• Computer skills (office environment), especially PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Knowledge of analyses and reporting techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with data visualization tools

Preferred Requirements:

• People management skills
• Computer skills: MS Office (Excel, Power Point Project), MS Visio, MS Teams, Smart Sheet, Miro
• Multilingual preferred, Spanish and Portuguese is a plus
• System knowledge; Tableau, Document Management Systems, SAP, Rapid Response
• Project Management experience

Must Have Skill Sets:

• Manages Operational Excellence (OE) Initiatives ensuring timely implementation within the Americas Supply Chain organization and ensuring alignment within the region
• Manages tools and techniques of project management
• Projects and continuous improvement ownership of OE related metrics and projects in Americas SC region
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously
• Able to work autonomously, under pressure & in teams

Pay Rate  between $46 - $52/Hr on W2 based on experience.

"This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE"