Product Operations Specialist-Global

Product Operations Specialist-Global Req ID #:  174900 Location: 

Charleston, SC, US, 29407 Dublin, IE, D09 Kaarst, DE, 41564 Newark, DE, US, 19711 For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary  

We are seeking a Specialist, Product Operations to support our Microbial Solutions business.

The Product Operations team is focused on operational excellence to support Charles River Microbial Solutions’ diverse and fast-growing product portfolio. The Product Operations Specialist partners with product managers across all brands in the role of master problem-solver. This position is extremely cross-functional, working across the organization to develop scalable processes that support world class product lifecycle management. Come join our growing product management team and be a part of an organization focused on improving the quality of people’s lives.

What You’ll Do

   Support development of scalable systems, processes and templates to drive product life cycle management  Partner with customer service, sales operations, sales, manufacturing, supply chain, project management, finance, IT and other functions to solve problems  Work closely with product managers to identify process inefficiencies and recommend solutions  Use visualization tools to document processes and interdependencies, identify gaps, and propose solutions Support process harmonization and implementation of best practices across the portfolio Utilize technology stack to drive efficiencies Incorporate product management operational metrics to facilitate data-driven decision-making Act as change agent for new processes and technologies Job Qualifications  

What We’re Looking For

   Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in life sciences or related discipline  1-2 years of experience in a product management, commercial, supply chain or related role in a life science or product manufacturing company  Extremely strong communicator and problem-solver  Comfortable seeing problems as challenges  Ability to quickly develop business relationships across different functional areas on a global basis, both in-person and remote  Works independently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment; very proficient at project prioritization and time management  Strong conflict resolution and analytical skills  Proficiency in MS Office applications; experience with business analytics, data visualization, CRM or dynamic work design a plus  Change agent; ability to manage through uncertainty

About Microbial Solutions

Our Microbial Solutions business group has a comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection and microbial identification products and services is unlike any other, and has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of the industry. We help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy-to-use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational efficiencies.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina

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