Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany · On-site
Job Description: At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of …
Skills: Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Project Management, Change Management
Parsippany, New Jersey, United States · Hybrid
$120k–$223k/yr
Job Description: As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrep…
Skills: Commercial Learning and Development, Sales Training Strategy, Project Management, Facilitation, Presentation Skills
Hartford, Connecticut, United States · On-site
$175k–$200k/yr
Job Description: As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrep…
Skills: Uro-oncology, Bladder cancer, Medical science liaison, Key opinion leader management, Clinical trial design
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · Hybrid
$95k–$150k/yr
Job Description: As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrep…
Skills: Account management, Strategic planning, Sales, Market access, Reimbursement
Ciudad de México, Mexico · On-site
Job Description: En Ferring Pharmaceuticals ayudamos a personas de todo el mundo a construir familias y vivir una vida mejor. Somos emprendedores e innovadores, con un equipo global enfocado en los avances científicos en…
Skills: Marketing, Product management, Pharmaceutical marketing, KPI tracking, Budget management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$95k–$150k/yr
Job Description: As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrep…
Skills: Account management, Strategic planning, Sales, Market access, Provider reimbursement
Jacksonville, Florida, United States · On-site
$95k–$150k/yr
Job Description: As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrep…
Skills: Account management, Strategic planning, Buy-and-bill, Reimbursement, Interventional spine
Yangzhou, Jiangxi, China · On-site
Job Description: Your day at Ferring 负责在授权范围内向医疗卫生机构及相关专业人员开展公司产品的医学信息传递与学术推广基于循证医学证据，进行产品相关的临床信息沟通与科学交流按照合规要求拜访目标医院及相关人员，传递产品临床使用信息并收集专业反馈收集并反馈药品的临床使用情况、不良反应及医生需求，促进产品的安全与合理使用掌握行业发展及市场动态，提供合规的产品及竞品相关信息反馈协助组织符合合规要求的学术活动（…
Skills: Medical Information Communication, Academic Promotion, Evidence-Based Medicine, Clinical Communication, Customer Relationship Management
Lisbon, Portugal · On-site
Job Description: At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of …
Skills: GXP systems, Veeva RIM, Regulatory affairs, System support, User training
Beijing, Beijing, China · On-site
Job Description: Your day at Ferring 主要职责： 1) 具有市场洞察力和预判力，善于捕捉市场机会，诊断区域业务。能够及时跟进内外部数据，有效在辖区进行竞品分析、客户行为和观念分析，并将所获市场洞察和发现及时反馈中央。 2) 能够及时跟进中央市场策略和市场项目（如统筹药店）在辖区的落地执行。能够根据中央的市场策略， 制定区域市场策略和行动方案； 能有效管理和跟进辖区项目和活动， 评估和反馈区域活动执行的…
Skills: Market Insight, Data Analysis, Competitor Analysis, Customer Behavior Analysis, Market Strategy
West Drayton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Job Description: At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of …
Skills: Microsoft 365, IT Support, Network Infrastructure, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI
Parsippany, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$134k–$150k/yr
Job Description: As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrep…
Skills: Sales Force Effectiveness, Field Operations, Segmentation, Targeting, Call Plan Design
Wuxi, Chongqing, China · On-site
Job Description: Your day at Ferring 负责在授权范围内向医疗卫生机构及相关专业人员开展公司产品的医学信息传递与学术推广基于循证医学证据，进行产品相关的临床信息沟通与科学交流按照合规要求拜访目标医院及相关人员，传递产品临床使用信息并收集专业反馈收集并反馈药品的临床使用情况、不良反应及医生需求，促进产品的安全与合理使用掌握行业发展及市场动态，提供合规的产品及竞品相关信息反馈协助组织符合合规要求的学术活动（…
Skills: Medical Information Communication, Academic Promotion, Evidence-Based Medicine, Clinical Communication, Customer Relationship Management
Lisbon, Portugal · On-site
Job Description: Senior Financial Analyst At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific …
Skills: Financial Planning & Analysis, Controlling, Power BI, SAP, Anaplan
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain · On-site
Job Description: At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances particularly in …
Skills: Account Management, Business Development, C-level Engagement, Strategic Negotiation, Contract Management
Parsippany, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$70k–$80k/yr
Job Description: As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrep…
Skills: Mechanical Troubleshooting, Robotic Equipment Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, CMMS, P&ID Reading
Milan, Lombardy, Italy · Hybrid
$55k/yr
Job Description: At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of …
Skills: Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Inventory Management, Order-to-Cash
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$75k–$92k/yr
Job Description: As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrep…
Skills: EHS Regulations, LOTO, Machine Safety, Ergonomics, Chemical Safety
Parsippany, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$191k–$225k/yr
Job Description: As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrep…
Skills: Biostatistics, Real-World Evidence, Statistical Programming, R, SAS
Parsippany, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$158k–$194k/yr
Job Description: As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrep…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Quality Control Oversight, Analytical Method Validation, Microbiological Testing, Vendor Management
Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany • On-site
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You will partner with manufacturing sites to identify and deliver business improvement opportunities across the global network. This role involves deploying the Ferring Production System and coaching leaders to embed Lean leadership behaviors and sustainable continuous improvement practices.
Candidates must have 5–10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Operational Excellence. A strong background in project management, change management, and hands-on application of Lean methodologies is required.
At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.
Our Technical Operations division develops, manufactures and supplies high-quality products so our patients can live better lives. Creating and delivering life-changing products means getting it right first time is a shared responsibility, so our global manufacturing teams work closely together to ensure quality, accuracy and safety at all times. That means a culture of empowerment, where speaking up is valued, and growth and development are constant.
As our Continuous Business Improvement Partner, you will be a key member of the Global Tech Ops Strategy & Operational Excellence team, partnering with manufacturing sites and cross-functional stakeholders to identify, prioritize and deliver business improvement opportunities across our global network.
You will support the deployment of the Ferring Production System, drive sustainable improvements across People, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (PSQDC), and help build a strong culture of continuous improvement. Acting as a trusted partner and coach, you will lead strategic improvement initiatives, strengthen operational excellence capabilities and contribute to the long-term success of our Technical Operations organization.
Your day at Ferring
Partner with business leaders to identify strategic opportunities to improve People, Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (PSQDC) performance.
Support the design and optimization of management systems, including KPIs, visual performance management and review routines.
Assess improvement opportunities, conduct diagnostics, and define Lean and/or Six Sigma initiatives using a standardized framework.
Monitor the deployment and maturity of the Lean Operating System across the Tech Ops network.
Collaborate with local Operational Excellence leaders to track and support efficiency improvement programs.
Lead cross-functional business improvement initiatives using a value stream management approach to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Provide on-the-job coaching and capability building to strengthen continuous improvement practices across manufacturing sites.
Track and report progress on capability development and improvement activities to the global team.
Coach leaders and Operational Excellence teams to embed Lean leadership behaviors, daily management routines and sustainable continuous improvement practices.
Support business improvement initiatives across multiple sites, including temporary assignments and cross-functional projects when required.
Contribute to the development of global standards, site maturity assessments and strategic initiatives aligned with Tech Ops priorities.
Act as a subject matter expert to advance value stream management practices across the organization.
5–10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence or Supply Chain processes.
Proven experience in project management, change management and business transformation.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data to identify opportunities and measure business impact.
Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
Strong facilitation, influencing and consensus-building capabilities across functions and organizational levels.
Fluent English and the local language of the job location, both written and spoken.
Self-motivated, resilient and diplomatic, with a strong results-oriented mindset.
Lean expertise (must have)
Minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience applying Lean philosophy, methodologies and tools in operational environments.
Strong experience with Value Stream Mapping, Gemba, Process Confirmation and structured problem solving.
Deep understanding of Lean principles and their application to optimize processes and improve operational performance.
Practical approach with the ability to translate Lean concepts into sustainable day-to-day routines.
Experience coaching leaders and managers on Lean tools, behaviors and continuous improvement practices.
Nice to have
Experience with performance management systems, including KPI development and implementation.
Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Experience supporting or leading Lean transformation programs.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and GMP requirements.
Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love
Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role
Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents
Extended support on family building journey
Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.
If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!
We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.
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Unlocking opportunities to deliver life-changing solutions to patients. Guidelines: re.ferring.com/social-guidelines
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a privately owned specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives. We are leaders in reproductive medicine with a strong heritage in gastroenterology and urology and are at the forefront of innovation in uro-oncology gene therapy. Ferring was founded in 1950 and employs more than 7,500 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, and has operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries which market its medicines in over 100 countries. Community guidelines available here: https://re.ferring.com/Ferring-LinkedIn-Community-Guidelines Social Media Privacy Notice available here: https://www.ferring.com/social-media-privacy-notice/
Offices: -, St-Prex, 1162, CH
Unlocking opportunities to deliver life-changing solutions to patients. Guidelines: re.ferring.com/social-guidelines
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a privately owned specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives. We are leaders in reproductive medicine with a strong heritage in gastroenterology and urology and are at the forefront of innovation in uro-oncology gene therapy. Ferring was founded in 1950 and employs more than 7,500 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, and has operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries which market its medicines in over 100 countries. Community guidelines available here: https://re.ferring.com/Ferring-LinkedIn-Community-Guidelines Social Media Privacy Notice available here: https://www.ferring.com/social-media-privacy-notice/
Offices: -, St-Prex, 1162, CH
