Senior Manager, Operations Strategy

The Opportunity
QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.
Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.
The Role
The Senior Manager, Operations Strategy is responsible for contributing to the development of all Quidel Operations and Supply Chain strategic roadmaps; working with Ops/Finance/HR personnel and leaders across the organization. The role involves a high degree of coordination among cross-functional partners (Distribution, Logistics, Engineering, IS, Finance, Planning) and is ultimately responsible for modeling out company-wide Manufacturing (equipment, facilities, resource) utilization and strategic initiative options. Additionally, the role leads targeted activities focused on delivering the negotiated strategic plan elements including specific integration, synergy, and growth projects.
This position is remote in the US.
The Responsibilities
Identifies, evaluates, and executes strategic operations initiatives
Leads strategic initiatives from opportunity identification, prioritization, diagnostic, design, pilot, implementation, and impact measurement with a variety of tools
Analyzes large amounts of information and data quickly and effectively to reduce complexity and make actionable recommendations
Develops strong partnerships with Leaders from various cross-functional operations teams to ensure that we can make and challenge decisions with accurate foundational data.
Manages cross-functional project teams in developing operations capabilities (processes and tools.)
Manages and escalates change-management risks among cross-functional partners.
Prepares leadership and stakeholder business presentations
Actively solicits input from key stakeholders
Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
The Individual
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business Management or related filed
8 years of industry specific experience
3 years of Operations Strategic/Global level Leadership experience
Fundamental understanding of Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) methodologies.
Should have a demonstrated ability to collaborate and negotiate with various internal (operations, engineering) and external (contractors, local officials) personnel.
Significant large-scale transfer of capabilities project experience and manufacturing operations experience.
Ability to contribute to the development of a strategic roadmap with a high degree of autonomy
Excellent project management skills
Good understanding of global supply chain processes/KPIs and financial/product flow modeling
Excellent prioritization, organization and the ability to multitask
Experience in QSR (Quality System Regulations) and ISO medical device standards
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster strong interpersonal relationships between groups
Appropriate computer skills (e-mail, word processing, statistical, spreadsheet and graphing software)
The Key Working Relationships
Internal Partners:
Finance, Operations, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Logistics,