Job Description SummaryLean Six Sigma Black Belt | Life Sciences
The Opportunity
We're seeking a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to lead high-impact process improvement initiatives across our Life Sciences Solutions business. This position will be hybrid.
In this role, you'll drive measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and operational performance within a GxP-regulated environment, working cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, QA, RA, and Commercial teams.
You'll play a key role in translating complex challenges into data-driven, practical solutions while helping build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement.
How will you make an impact & RequirementWhat You'll Do- Lead Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC), Kaizen, and CI initiatives end-to-end
- Identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable process improvements
- Analyze data to evaluate performance and validate improvement opportunities
- Partner with stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and success metrics
- Develop SOPs, process maps, and value stream maps
- Lead change management and communicate progress across teams
- Coach and mentor Green Belt and Yellow Belt practitioners
- Ensure improvements are sustained and continuously optimized
What You Bring- 5-8+ years of experience in process improvement, operations, or engineering
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or Green Belt progressing to Black Belt)
- Proven success delivering measurable improvements (cost, quality, efficiency)
- Experience in regulated environments (GxP preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority
- Experience with tools such as Power BI, SAP, Visio, or Lucidchart
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Nice to Have- Life sciences experience (pharma, biotech, medical devices, diagnostics)
- Global or multi-site experience
- Advanced Lean tools (5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping)
- Coaching/mentoring experience
- Strong presentation and storytelling skills
What We Offer- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Performance-based bonus
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Competitive paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Additional DetailsThis role requires
on-site presence to lead cross-functional teams and facilitate improvement events, as well as
regional and global travel. You'll balance analytical work (DMAIC) with hands-on operational engagement (Gemba walks, Kaizen events) in a
fast-paced, dynamic environment.
