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MSD

Director, Global Clinical Supply – Continuous Improvement

MSD

. Lead continuous improvement activities across the Global Clinical Supply organization .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $173,200 - $272,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and fostering a culture of performance excellence within clinical supply organizations. Proven ability to coach and mentor teams while driving strategic projects that enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt CertificationKaizen Workshop FacilitationClinical Supply Chain UnderstandingProcess Improvement LeadershipGMP and GCP Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Continuous Improvement MethodologiesProject ManagementChange ManagementPerformance Metrics DevelopmentData AnalyticsProcess DesignQuality by DesignRisk ManagementAfter-Action ReviewLean Concepts Training
Soft Skills
Influencing SkillsNegotiation SkillsStrategic ThinkingEffective CommunicationRelationship Building
Tools & Technologies
Performance DashboardsCompliance AnalyticsData Management ToolsCollaboration Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Industry Keywords
Clinical TrialsGCPGMPContinuous Improvement CultureStakeholder EngagementOperational Excellence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead continuous improvement activities across the Global Clinical Supply organization
  • Oversee strategic and tactical improvement initiatives, kaizen workshops, and cultural activities
  • Support rollout of performance metrics and KPIs and contribute to performance governance
  • Educate the organization in continuous improvement, lean methodology, project management, change management, knowledge management, quality by design, and risk management
  • Coach and mentor belt candidates and trainees in the community of practice
  • Identify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement activities across GCS and partner organizations
  • Lead process improvement, change management, and After-Action Review initiatives
  • Implement continuous improvement culture, tools, and education across the organization
  • Collaborate with GCS, GCTO, GDQ, PSCS, Procurement, SMEs, Data Management, Translational Medicine, QA, and IT
  • Create a culture in which continuous improvement becomes the organizational norm
  • Lead process design, improvement projects, and strategic initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to improve, simplify, standardize, and optimize processes
  • Develop and maintain performance, quality, and compliance analytics, reports, dashboards, and KPIs
  • Innovate and automate use of data and new capabilities
  • Identify, train, and coach colleagues in lean concepts
  • Evaluate opportunities to create connectivity and share learnings between partner organizations
  • Develop talent within the team and across the GCS organization

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • LSS black belt certification or equivalent experience required
  • Extensive experience facilitating kaizen workshops and leading complex projects
  • Understanding of clinical supply chain and clinical trials, including GCP and GMP
  • Over five years implementing lean six sigma tools to evaluate and improve business processes
  • At least five years coaching and leading process improvement teams
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills
  • Ability to lead, create future state, and deliver results
  • Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships and drive change with diverse stakeholders
  • Strategic thinking and independent decision-making abilities
  • Clear, effective, and tactful communication with global professional levels and external stakeholders
  • Proven track record of successful continuous improvement projects across modalities and business units
  • Strong understanding of GMP, GCP, and data integrity expectations from regulatory agencies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Must be a US or Puerto Rico resident
  • Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate and sick days
  • Domestic relocation