Director, R&D Operational Excellence – Performance

Fresenius Medical Care

Director of R&D leading performance management and continuous improvement initiatives in biopharma. Overseeing process optimization and compliance within R&D teams.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇪🇸 SpainLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and implement a comprehensive R&D performance framework
Monitor portfolio execution performance
Lead structured diagnostics of R&D processes
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across R&D
Design and harmonize end-to-end R&D processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific degree in life science
Lean six sigma black belt (mandatory)
Project Management certification (a strong asset)
10+ years of experience in biopharma/biotech R&D
Proven experience in operational excellence
Strong track record in implementing KPIs
Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Ability to translate complex operational challenges into actionable plans

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

R&D Performance FrameworksProcess DiagnosticsContinuous Improvement InitiativesEnd-to-End R&D ProcessesLean Six Sigma Methodologies

Soft Skills

Actionable PlanningComplex Problem Solving

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Black BeltProject Management Certification