p h3Operational Excellence and Digitalization Specialist /h3 pAre you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in an international pharmaceutical company, with the aspiration of becoming the global leader in allergy treatment? Join ALK, a leading global pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving lives for people living with allergies, as our new Operational Excellence and Digitalization Specialist. We believe in empowering our people and fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment where your expertise can truly make an impact. /p h3Position Purpose /h3 pThe Operational Excellence Technician supports the execution of Continuous Improvement (CI), Operational Excellence (OPEX), and Digitalization initiatives within the Product Supply area at ALK Spain. The role contributes to the site’s performance by identifying improvement opportunities, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, implementing Lean methodologies, and delivering quantifiable economic impact (e.g., waste reduction, efficiency increase, digital workflows). This role is ideal for someone early in their career, with a technical/engineering background, enthusiasm, strong communication skills, and a desire to grow in CI and Project Management within a regulated pharma environment. Appetite to transform Manual/Paper processes into Digital. Desire to learn and implement digital solutions. /p h3Key responsibilities: /h3 ul liOperational Excellence: Identify and execute CI opportunities (waste, throughput, standardization), lead problem‑solving/CI workshops, reduce scrap, increase OEE (bottleneck analysis, downtime categorization), and optimize processes. /li liData dashboards:



Collect/analyze operational data, define KPIs, ensure data integrity, build visual management and dashboards for TIER routines, document data sources and calculations. /li liDigitalization: Translate needs into requirements, help create dashboards/automations, support existing IT systems, and improve digital standards and data structures. /li liProject management: Coordinate cross‑functional tasks (Operations, Product Supply, QC, QA, Procurement), plan and track projects, manage risks/stakeholders, prepare documentation, and apply change management. /li liBenefits tracking: Prioritize CI pipeline, quantify financial impact, and track baselines/targets/realization. /li /ul h3Required qualifications: /h3 ul liBachelor in technical field. /li li2–5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Digitalization, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, or related fields. Preferable in production and/or laboratory environment. /li liStrong communicator; able to coordinate multidisciplinary teams. /li liProactive, analytical, strong problem‑solver. /li /ul h3Nice to have: /h3 ul liExperience with SAP, LIMS, Microsoft Teams. /li liExperience with Power BI (reporting, dashboards). /li liExperience with Minitab for statistical analysis, or other statistical tool.



/li liAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis). /li liExperience with Power Automate (workflow automation). /li liFamiliarity with project management methodologies. /li liUnderstanding of GMP or regulated environments (pharma, biotech, medical devices). /li liBasic knowledge of digitalization and data management concepts. /li /ul h3Core competencies: /h3 ul liCommunication: Able to engage and align cross‑functional stakeholders. /li liProblem‑solving: Structured, analytical, fact‑based approach. /li liInitiative enthusiasm: Positive attitude, proactive, eager to learn. /li liTeamwork: Ability to work with multiple departments and profiles. /li liContinuous Improvement mindset: Curiosity to challenge and improve current processes. /li liAdaptability: Comfortable working in changing environments and learning new tools. /li liReports to Product Supply VP; collaborates with Operations Project Manager; works across Product Supply, QA, Procurement; no direct reports. /li /ul h3What we offer: /h3 ul liCareer growth in OpEx and Project Management in a leading pharma company. /li liImpactful projects with measurable results; strong learning in Lean/CI/digital. /li liCollaborative environment; benefits per ALK policy (up to 1 day/week remote). /li liInternational exposure to general teams. /li /ul pLocation: Madrid, Spain (on‑site; up to 1 day/week remote) /p pTravel: Up to 10% /p pDepartment: Operations (Product Supply) /p pReporting to: Reports directly to Product Supply Vice President, but working in close collaboration with Operations Project Manager /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Operational Excellence and Digitalization Specialist (Madrid)
🏢 ALK
📍 Madrid