Senior Manager, Operations Strategy

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

The Senior Manager, Operations Strategy is responsible for contributing to the development of all Quidel Operations and Supply Chain strategic roadmaps; working with Ops/Finance/HR personnel and leaders across the organization.  The role involves a high degree of coordination among cross-functional partners (Distribution, Logistics, Engineering, IS, Finance, Planning) and is ultimately responsible for modeling out company-wide Manufacturing (equipment, facilities, resource) utilization and strategic initiative options.  Additionally, the role leads targeted activities focused on delivering the negotiated strategic plan elements including specific integration, synergy, and growth projects. 

This position is remote in the US.

The Responsibilities

• Identifies, evaluates, and executes strategic operations initiatives

• Leads strategic initiatives from opportunity identification, prioritization, diagnostic, design, pilot, implementation, and impact measurement with a variety of tools

• Analyzes large amounts of information and data quickly and effectively to reduce complexity and make actionable recommendations

• Develops strong partnerships with Leaders from various cross-functional operations teams to ensure that we can make and challenge decisions with accurate foundational data.

• Manages cross-functional project teams in developing operations capabilities (processes and tools.)

• Manages and escalates change-management risks among cross-functional partners.

• Prepares leadership and stakeholder business presentations

• Actively solicits input from key stakeholders

• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies

The Individual

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management or related filed

• 8+ years of industry specific experience

• 3+ years of Operations Strategic/Global level Leadership experience

• Fundamental understanding of Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) methodologies.

• Should have a demonstrated ability to collaborate and negotiate with various internal (operations, engineering) and external (contractors, local officials) personnel.

• Significant large-scale transfer of capabilities project experience and manufacturing operations experience.

• Ability to contribute to the development of a strategic roadmap with a high degree of autonomy

• Excellent project management skills

• Good understanding of global supply chain processes/KPIs and financial/product flow modeling

• Excellent prioritization, organization and the ability to multitask

• Experience in QSR (Quality System Regulations) and ISO medical device standards

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster strong interpersonal relationships between groups

• Appropriate computer skills (e-mail, word processing, statistical, spreadsheet and graphing software)

The Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners:

Finance, Operations, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Logistics, Distribution, Planning and Marketing

The Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of an office environment. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.

The Physical Demands

Walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time (up to 75% of the day) are routine to accomplish tasks in this role. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Personal protective equipment is required as posted. Travel required, up to 50% at peak months. Travel includes airplane, automobile travel and overnight hotel.

Salary Transparency

Salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including: education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on that facts and circumstances of each case. Salary range for this position is $110,000 - 186,000 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time) and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

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