Process Optimisation ManagerAstraZeneca · Portugal - Lisboa - Av. Dom João II
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Process Optimisation Manager

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🗓️ Posted 2026-09-03 Portugal - Lisboa - Av. Dom João II Full-time Hybrid Consulting Strategy
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 5,500 GBP–8,000 GBP/mo

About the Company

We're transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. For more information, visit www.astrazeneca.com. Community Guidelines: bit.ly/2MgAcio Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialties: Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Innovation, Research and development, Global business

Responsibilities

  • ● Are you ready to take the lead in delivering an innovative pipeline of complex process re-engineering project opportunities When it comes to be a Process Optimisation Manager , this role is perfect for those with a strong desire to gain exposure to leading edge automation techniques, experience of project team management, and lead end-to-end process analysis & simplification. When we put diverse teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions . That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
  • ● Accountabilities: Reporting to the Process Optimi s ation Director , the Process Optimisation Manager leads/supports the end-to-end delivery of an innovative pipeline of complex process re-engineering project opportunities to solve process inefficiencies, remove waste and potentially unlock additional value for the Automation & Process Mining expertise within the team. The role holder should have a strong desire to gain exposure to leading edge automation techniques, experience of team management / influencing skills, lean end-to-end process analysis & simplification, combined with core skills in stakeholder & change management. This experience will be combined with a strong analytical mindset and an ability to communicate simply, with precision and impact across our stakeholders. Essential Skills/ Experience:
  • ● Managing the relationships with key business stakeholders at all levels to support identification and delivery of process simplification and new automation /process mining opportunities
  • ● Work with the Process Optimization Director to scale this capability with a future aspiration to become an independent service line within GBS P rocess and Analytics Services by 202 5
  • ● Lead on the generation & prioritisation of re-engineering opportunities across a range of customer groups, driving optimisation of processes through the creation of measurable roadmaps focused on quick wins and short/mid-term implementations
  • ● Lead on and / or provide input to process analyst resource across the GBS Process and Analytics Services team, working closely with business SMEs & technical specialists to coordinate the delivery of process re-engineering and automations
  • ● Process Diagnostics & Current State Assessments - through stakeholder interviews, improvement workshops, current state process mapping; and the identification of key gaps, improvement areas, and prioritization of recommendations
  • ● Assessment of automation /process mining scope, business value/cost and accompanying business case
  • ● Due diligence across risk factors (complexity, business criticality, compliance, and regulation)
  • ● Change management activities alongside the technical automation, and business readiness for transition to go-live
  • ● Support adoption and sustainment through embedded change management and user experience
  • ● Close collaboration with other services towers within GBS Process and Analytics Services to team to help define and embed standardised approach for lean mindset/process optimisation - including standards, methodologies, tools and best practices Essential requirements :
  • ● Proven experience of leading a high performing delivery teams globally
  • ● Six Sigma or Lean Management Black Belt certified alongside proven experience in the analysis & re-design of complex, multi-function business processes, leveraging recognised business process re-engineering techniques, e.g. Lean six sigma, Kaizen
  • ● Demonstrated experience of leading high-profile projects / change management activities
  • ● Strong stakeholder management, influencing & presentation/oral communication skills
  • ● Energetic and self-motivated
  • ● Strong analytical skills to be able to discover and interpret business change requirements
  • ● Thrives in a fast paced and evolving environment and is willing to adapt responsibilities to meet organisational strategic priorities
Credential Requirements for United Kingdom
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SRA Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)

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