At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Staff Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our Continuous Improvement team. In this role, you will accountable for driving targeted, measurable, and sustainable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) performance by owning key transformational initiatives and deploying CI systems and tools across the site.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.
- Location: Raheen, Limerick.
- Owning the technical performance and results of key transformational projects (e.g. visual and daily management systems or equivalent site-wide initiatives); working with site leadership to set priorities and translate strategy into actionable plans.
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Evaluating and prioritising the CI project portfolio against strategic goals, and designs, executes, and project manages significant initiatives aligned to IOPS Strategic Priorities.
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Tracking and reporting the impact of CI initiatives against SQDCP metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People)
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Independently facilitates cross-site / cross-functional Kaizens and structured problem-solving activities that eliminate waste, finding alternative solutions and obtaining buy-in even amid resistance or ambiguity.
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Developing new CI systems, tools, and training, and managing their upskilling and deployment across IOPS.
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Providing dedicated CI support to a specific organisational group within IOPS, building and sustaining strong relationships with senior leaders and key influencers across functions, and helps the team map who to engage for what, strengthening the team's organisational reach.
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Preparing and presenting influential reports and proposals to project teams and senior management, tailoring communication style and format to the audience.
- BS/BA in a scientific, engineering, or business discipline required (MS/MBA preferred), with 9+ years of relevant experience in operations, manufacturing, or a related field, including demonstrated experience in a highly regulated (e.g., GMP) environment.
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Mastery of best practices in Lean, Six Sigma, Applied Statistics, Theory of Constraints, Lean, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Kaizen.
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Demonstrated experience applying change management approaches and techniques to drive adoption and sustainment of process and behavioural changes.
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Ability to build effective relationships throughout the organisation, including senior and executive leadership, and to have open, honest, sometimes difficult conversations while maintaining those relationships.
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Proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI dashboards etc.) to track and communicate CI impact.
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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt desired (Master Black Belt a plus); certification level is secondary to a demonstrated track record of leading complex, cross-functional improvement initiatives to measurable results.
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Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, or developing others through structured problem solving, not solely applying these skills individually.
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Prior experience owning transformational initiatives (e.g., visual and daily management systems, Hoshin Kanri strategy deployment, or a site-wide capability-building program) strongly preferred.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.
Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.
As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.
For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.
Salary Range (annually)
€74,000.00 - €120,700.00
