Senior Manager of Operational Efficiency

More Results Senior Manager of Operational Efficiency Employer Cambrex High Point Location Watertown, Massachusetts, US Salary Competitive Closing date May 16, 2026 View more categories View less categories Sector Consultancy/Private Sector Field Development Discipline Project Management Job Level Senior level Salary Type Salary Employment Type Full time Apply on website Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Company Information You Matter to Cambrex. Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services. With over 40 years of experience and a team of 2,000 experts servicing global clients from North America and Europe, Cambrex offers a range of specialized drug substance technologies and capabilities, including continuous flow, controlled substances, liquid-phase peptide synthesis, solid-state science, material characterization, and highly potent APIs. Your Work Matters. At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to: engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment strengthen connections with coworkers and the community We're committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more! Your Future Matters. Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today! Job Overview The Senior Manager of Operational Efficiency serves as the implementation partner to Snapdragon Chemistry functional leadership with a focus on project design, technical solution development, data collection, coordination, tracking, cross-functional execution, and reporting out. This role supports senior leaders through proactive assistance, project oversight, and facilitation of effective data gathering/synthesis, technical engineering, and collaboration across teams. The Senior Manager optimizes projects by uncovering root-cause operational inefficiencies and developing scalable, and repeatable solutions to enhance long-term organizational performance. This role is designed to enhance site-level coordination, operational alignment, and strategic project execution. The Senior Manager of Operational Efficiency will leverage deep scientific and process development knowledge to support broader operational leadership capacity, support senior site leadership, ensure clarity and follow-through on organizational priorities, oversee selected internal Capex efforts, and drive efficiency across teams and processes. Responsibilities Operational Alignment & Leadership Support Serve as a senior operational partner to leadership team, ensuring clarity of priorities and seamless support of daily and long‑term initiatives. Provide assistance, including project design, action-item tracking, and follow‑up. Support leadership in maintaining alignment across departments by facilitating communication, preparing briefing materials, and ensuring messaging consistency. Internal Project & Program Management Lead internal project planning and execution to ensure deadlines, deliverables, and organizational goals are met. Drive internal operational efficiency projects, identifying gaps and implementing improvements that enhance productivity. Generate data to inform decision making using low-cost, off-the-shelf software and hardware Create dashboards of operational metrics for projects and ongoing management of the business Track and report on project progress, risks, and outcomes, ensuring stakeholders remain informed and engaged Coordinate and manage internal Capex projects (non-engineering), partnering with relevant teams to ensure compliance with timelines, budgets, and scope. Manage and report out on internal R D projects Cross-Functional Coordination Act as a central point of coordination for cross-team initiatives, ensuring smooth collaboration between departments. Facilitate cross‑departmental meetings, workshops, and discussions to drive alignment and move projects forward. Build strong relationships across the organization to ensure seamless information flow and problem-solving. Process & Systems Management Develop and maintain internal management systems for project tracking, documentation, reporting, and workflow optimization. Support leaders with data gathering, analysis, and presentation creation as needed to inform strategic decisions. Identify and implement best practices for internal communication, project governance, and operational processes. Qualifications/Skills Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration, project participation, PR D/Manufacturing, and leadership. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous initiatives. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences. Proven problem-solving abilities with a proactive and resourceful approach. Familiarity with Capex processes, project management tools, or operational workflows preferred (training available if needed). High integrity, discretion, and strong relationship-building skills. Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in chemistry, engineering, project management, business operations, or similar. Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Travel Sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The daily work is performed in an office setting and involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is required only occasionally. Position also requires visual acuity, talking, and fingering . The estimated salary range of $101,308 - $126,634 reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, and certifications or other professional licenses held. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment screen. The pre-employment screen may consist of several components including but not limited to a drug test, criminal record check, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and may vary based on federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration. All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law. 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