Operational Excellence Leader: NASD
agilent technologiesBoulder (CO)
Operational Excellence Leader: NASD
Posted yesterday
agilent technologiesBoulder (CO)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Role Lead the development and deployment of production systems within Agilent's Nucleic Acid Solutions Division, focusing on operational excellence across the full manufacturing value stream from fermentation to release-readiness for therapeutic oligonucleotides. Responsibilities include diagnosing current states, establishing structured daily management, leading kaizen events to improve throughput, yield, and cycle-time stability, and integrating digital tools for real-time process monitoring. The role also involves strategy deployment, performance tracking through scorecards, and partnering with quality to streamline release processes. It emphasizes building a durable, site-embedded production system, coaching staff, and facilitating tech transfer and process validation for biologics manufacturing.
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences, chemical or biochemical engineering, with 10+ years in GMP manufacturing, and at least 8 years of hands-on Lean deployment experience in regulated environments.
Proven track record of delivering measurable operational results through transformation initiatives.
Preferred 10+ years in Lean manufacturing, experience in biologics or pharmaceutical process validation, certifications in Lean or Six Sigma, and experience with biologics tech transfer.
The role is based in the US with significant travel to Colorado facilities and across the broader ATD footprint. It offers a full-time schedule, remote work options, and a salary range of $146,640–$274,950 plus bonuses.
Before you apply
Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.
Your profile is current
It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.
Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.
Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.