Business Operations Associate - Sokol Materials & Services : Job Details

Business Operations Associate

Job Location

New Brunswick, NJ

Workspace

Hybrid

Target Hiring Date

March 2025

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements are not accepted.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree required in supply chain, data analytics, life sciences and/or business administration;

• Advanced degree preferred.

• Strong Project Management capability skills, PMP preferred.

  QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of experience in business operations, supply chain, data analytics, structuring analytical tools, and data visualization, preferably in pharmaceutical or related industry.

About the Role

• The GSC Strategy & Business Operations (S&BO) Role is accountable for Driving the full slate of global supply chain ‘run the business' and ‘change the business' activities in alignment with our GSC strategic roadmap.

• Leading GSC-wide projects and initiatives such as: yearly business calendar processes/deliverables, change management, communications, analytics, performance across the GSC organization and all business pillars (delivery, customer partnership, E2E planning, clinical supply chain, process and digital excellence).

• Drive data analytics and visualization strategy by collaborating with business partners to explore, process, and analyze data from diverse sources delivering actionable insights to key stakeholders.

• Conduct external benchmarking to ensure operational relevance and identify opportunities for process improvement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish, document, maintain, evolve, and facilitate the Global Supply Chain (GSC) standing governance, business processes and best practices.

• Facilitate meetings using GSC governance framework, setting of agendas, priorities, and objectives; understand and triage topics for discussion and alignment. Facilitate discussions in a structured manner to achieve quick decisions and robust outcomes.

• Drive simplification, standardization, and consistency of the strategic planning processes and related governance across GSC pillars.

• Identify and oversee the required processes and tools to evaluate performance and enable pro-active data-driven risk detection and decision taking.

• Lead the development of GSC pillar metrics and measures that drive the identification of continuous improvement opportunities and ensure healthy business operation.

• Drive development of dashboards and ensure consistency across GSC performances core cards in collaboration with cross functional business & insights analytic partners.

• Coordinate the identification, prioritization and implementation of GSC initiatives to improve and ensure long-term organizational performance and process efficiency.

• Plan, manage and lead projects and/or multifunctional teams set to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Continually assess GSC business processes with the mindset of continuous improvement as well as internal and external benchmarking.

• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in data analytics and visualization and bring innovative solutions for consideration.

• Creative Storytelling: Ability to transform complex ideas into clear, engaging, and visually appealing presentations.

• Define, prepare and execute communication plans for GSC (in collaboration with pillar SBO leads) that include newsletters, town halls, face-to-face event preparations, and other culture engagements.

• Ensure excellent stakeholder management within GSC as well as partners such as Finance, BI&A, Demand Planning, Human Resources, IT (not exhaustive).

• Lead and facilitate community of practice and hybrid/virtual centers of excellence for change and culture initiatives.

• Organize cultural and team-building events, activities, and workshops to promote collaboration, inclusivity, and a strong sense of belonging among employees.

• Develop and implement change management strategies and plans.

• Lead execution of change management activities by applying BMS methodology & tools to support adoption of project related changes.

• Drive employee engagement initiatives and programs aimed at fostering a positive work environment and enhancing employee satisfaction and morale.

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About the Company

Join Sokol GxP Services – Where Innovation Meets Integrity!

Join Sokol GxP Services, where we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide exceptional Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) services. We are committed to fostering diversity, empowering local talent, and building strong community connections to bring the best-qualified candidates to our clients in the Summit, NJ area. Our inclusive and collaborative culture promotes growth and innovation, offering competitive health benefits, PTO, holiday pay, volunteer hours, a relocation budget*, a 401K** program, and professional development opportunities. Plus, take advantage of our Employee Referral program! Be part of a dynamic team with fantastic opportunities for growth and professional development!

Let's shape the future of life sciences together!

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been received within 2-3 weeks from the from the date of receipt.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Sokol GxP Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Relocation support will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

**Our 401K program is set to launch in the 2025 fiscal year.

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