Manager, RDAA Business Excellence Strategy and Operations - The Fountain Group

Hello,

My name is Meghan Lovely, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group.  We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Manager, RDAA Business Excellence Strategy and Operations for a prominent client of ours.  This position is in ­­Irvine, CA 92612. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• $92 - $106/hour to start!
• Responsible for direct operational support in procure to pay for select functions.
• Provides visible metrics, tracking and early escalation for all key initiatives under support to ensure rapid resolution, cross-business learnings, and continuous improvement.
• Brings a continuous improvement mindset, proactively identifying inefficiencies/pain points within current business processes and working with the broader team to propose fit for purpose solutions.
• Serves as point of contact for business operations challenges in RDAA, working with broader Business Excellence team to triage and provide appropriate support model (e.g., direct intervention vs handoff to supporting stakeholders).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree/certifications a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years total experience required, 6+ years Business related. 4+ years in pharmaceutical, healthcare or regulated industry and strong knowledge in pharmaceutical regulations i.e. FDA and European Union preferred. 3+ years’ experience in a business operations role; and/or experience in finance/accounting/procurement strongly preferred.
• Expertise with purchasing or financial processes required (including SAP, purchasing, vendor contracts, purchase order set up and invoice resolution).
• Proficiency in excel, Smartsheet and other advanced software analytics tools preferred (e.g., PowerBI)
• Note: Higher education may compensate for years of experience