Narita Plant, Data, Digital & Technology Site Lead

2022-12-01 | po-021225

Company description

One of the top 10 largest pharmaceutical companies in the world by revenue

Responsibilities

As a member of the Global Manufacturing & Supply / Global Quality – Data, Digital, & Technology team, leads and/or influences the execution and implementation of GMS/GQ strategy and initiatives at the site level
Responsible for the development and execution of the site data, digital, and technology roadmap
Partners with functional stakeholders at the site to ensure management and execution of local data science, local technology operations, and global initiatives that specifically impact/benefit the site
Gathers and identifies stakeholders throughout the organization to drive improvement in the use of data and digitalization efforts and ensures ownership/alignment with Tier 4 (Japan region ) & 5 (global) strategic imperatives
Leads continuous improvement, investigations, and strategic thinking at the site level
Interfaces between the site and the global digital / data community both within the Japan region and in above-site functions within GMS/GQ; Provides input as a site representative in global forums/meetings/strategy
Responsible for day-to-day operations of the local DD&T function; covering all management aspects (people/processes)
Leads the Data, Digital, & Technology Site Community and champions Data and Digital change management at the site level as a member of the Site Leadership Team (Narita SLT)
Narita Plant Global Manufacturing & Supply / Global Quality (GMS/GQ) - As a member of the Data, Digital and Technology (DD&T) team, collaborate with stakeholders including Global and Japan Region based on GMS/GQ strategy at Narita Plant and lead, manage and execute initiatives (global/local).
Discuss with representative members of each department, create a DD&T roadmap that matches the strategy of the Narita Plant, and promote its execution while leading continuous improvement and strategic planning.
As the community lead of the Narita DD&T community, he is accountable for the DD&T roadmap. Became a member of the Narita Plant's site leadership members, site he will carry out further transformation of data and digital utilization at the site level.
Responsible for the IT infrastructure of the Narita factory, as well as application services and operations.

Requirements

Bachelor (minimum) or Master's degree (preferred)
3+ years work experience with responsibilities in strategy setting, people management, & financial management for a related position or equivalent academic experience
Experience as a leader of an IT team providing IT services.
Work experience in a manufacturing industry or at a factory/plant, or providing IT services to a manufacturing plant
Demonstrated program management and organizational leadership skills
Demonstrated strong financial business acumen, including business case development, return on investment and benefit analysis post project completion
Strategic thinker both from a business and technology perspective
Demonstrates innovation and risk-taking with budgeting and financial acumen
Strong people management experience
Strong communication skills
(Preferred) Hands-on experience in applying and executing Artificial Intelligence/Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Big Data and Digital initiatives
Can read and write both Japanese and English, and has excellent communication skills, such as being able to speak fluently.