Senior Director, Strategy and Execution

Position Overview

The Senior Director, Strategy & Execution will use strong leadership and problem-solving skills to implement/drive the strategic planning and advancement of operational capabilities for the Holly Springs site. This pivotal role is responsible for developing a comprehensive operating system.  In this capacity, you will guide both a team of 3-5 direct reports as well as 10+ indirect reports involved in continuous improvement, project management, and communications, inspiring a collaborative and high-performance culture. The Senior Director, Strategy & Execution plays a key role in ensuring site objectives are aligned to deliver the broader Company ambition.  You will need to be based onsite daily. 

 

Company Overview

Follow Your Genki to North America's largest, state-of-the-art Life Science Manufacturing Facility & CDMO

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what we call Genki.

 

Join us

We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a new large-scale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO provider in North America.

 

The new site will offer end-to-end solutions to our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture, it will also provide automated fill-finish and assembly, packaging, and labeling services. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States.

 

Job Description

Become an integral part of the Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB) team, where you’ll lead transformative initiatives alongside dedicated industry professionals at the Holly Springs site (FDBN). Together, we are committed to prioritizing our people, reshaping the industry, and achieving unparalleled delivery.

 

Reporting directly to the SVP, NC Region and Holly Springs, NC Site Head, the Senior Director, Strategy & Execution is a cornerstone in fostering collaboration and communication around strategic focus areas such as delivery, change management, and growth. Your impact will be felt across the organization, driving alignment and consensus at all levels.

 

Essential Functions

 

• Strategic Development: Lead the creation and refinement of the Holly Springs site’s, ensuring it aligns with FDB’s broader goals.   Collaborate with the communication lead to develop a strategic plan that engages the entire organization, from top management to the front lines.
• Site and Regional Communications:  Lead the team responsible for internal site communications at our North Carolina sites in RTP, NC and Holly Springs, NC, external engagement in the local area to drive brand recognition and community involvement and employee events.
• Operational Excellence: Establish and continuously enhance the site operating model, ensuring effective governance, performance management, and streamlined processes. Empower your team to identify and implement improvements that boost efficiency and effectiveness.
• Facilitate Alignment: Work closely with the site leadership to set strategic priorities, goals, and initiatives. Hold direct accountability for driving efforts at our Holly Springs location and ensure cohesive decision-making that drives the organization forward.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement Continuous Improvement methodologies to create a robust site tier process, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• People Management: Lead and develop your team by providing mentorship, setting clear expectations, and creating an environment that encourages growth and engagement. Manage external partnerships to ensure initiatives align with strategic objectives.
• Cross-Functional Facilitation: Facilitate Site Leadership Team meetings and promote collaboration across departments, ensuring cohesive and synchronized efforts.
• Corporate Representation: Represent the site in corporate i