Strategic Management QU 

     

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where, Health for all and hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from the unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘the impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. 

When you show proactivity and ambition, we’ll harness it through various opportunities and challenges in the diverse areas of our business – all with a strong and meaningful purpose. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? How do you want to make a difference? The choice is yours, and we’ll help you get there. Be better together. Be Bayer. 

 

Main Purpose

Responsible for leading strategic quality projects, ensuring timelines and expected impact. Drives process simplification and efficiency in line with Bayer and regulatory requirements. Supports continuous improvement through tools such as PDCA and Value Stream Mapping. Contributes to leadership initiatives, capacity analysis, cost avoidance, and lab operations. Serves as a data science expert to guide decision-making across all Quality Unit areas.

 

Your mission will be to

 

Define the best strategies to improve all processes within the Quality Unit (QU), ensuring compliance with regulations and alignment with site and global metrics. This includes processes related to approximately 200 finished products and 350 raw material SKUs.Oversee performance and development management of the QU team, including strategic planning and metrics tracking.Lead the definition and execution of all QU strategic projects, ensuring timely implementation and delivering savings, efficiencies, or cost avoidance, in coordination with the QU leadership team.Drive the implementation and execution of continuous improvement initiatives.Lead the deployment of PSS (Product Supply System) projects within QU, and represent the unit in Pilar’s site-wide projects.Oversee data development processes to support decision-making within QU.Support capacity estimations and the development of business cases across QU areas.Lead the QU OPEX and budget tracking process, ensuring expenditures are in line with the approved plan. Act as the primary liaison with the Controlling department.Manage the QU budget, driving team productivity. Lead business case evaluations, investment opportunities, and oversee QU CAPEX management (ranging from USD 200,000 to 600,000).

Unlock your potential

University degree in Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering, or related fields; postgraduate studies in operations management or business administration are a plus.Over 10 years of experience leading diverse, inclusive, and cross-functional teams in dynamic and complex environments, with a strong background in operations management and continuous improvement. Proven track record of driving results in people development, productivity, quality, and sustainability across the product lifecycle.Solid understanding of analytical methods and technologies used in pharmaceutical quality control labs.Strong experience in operations within GMP and GLP-compliant environments in the pharmaceutical industry.Skilled in financial management, project management, and influencing stakeholders.Experienced in implementing Lean tools in operational areas; familiarity with digitalization and Industry 4.0 is a plus.Fluent in English (written and spoken); strong communication and presentation skills.Proficient in digital tools such as MS Project, QC planning systems, LIMS, and SAP.

 

YOUR APPLICATION 
 
This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer. 
 
Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination. 

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  Período de aplicación:6-8-2025 al 14-8-2025   División:Consumer Health   Ubicación:Pilar, Pcia. de Buenos Aires   Tipo de empleo:Presencial    Recruiter: Alejandro CondemeOwner del Proceso: Melina Bisio