Operational Excellence
Bayer S.p.A. is looking for a talented and motivated
Operational Excellence & Development, Innovation Specialist
to join the
Pharma Strategic Excellence & Innovation Team
.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on
cross-functional development initiatives
(Talent Plan),
operational excellence projects
(CRM & Customer Engagement Tool & Effectiveness), and
innovative transformation initiatives
(Analytics & AI Projects), contributing to the ambition of building the
Best Bayer
across Chapters, Functions, and Nucleus within the organization.
The role combines
development & innovation support
and
operational excellence
, offering a unique opportunity to actively contribute to process optimization, platform enhancement, and change management, while supporting strategic business objectives and customer experience, in addition to supporting the plan and the use of AI within the organization.
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the Operational Excellence & Development Lead in driving growth and development initiatives and key operational excellence processes
Contribute to agile project management activities, including project planning and execution for Development, Operational Excellence and Analytics & AI projects
Support the setup and coordination of recurring agile meetings (e.g. Syncs, Retrospectives, Learning Cycles...)
Assist in the creation of PowerPoint/Canva presentations, communication materials, Excel analyses, dashboards and AI skills and agentic tools.
Promote and support training-related operational activities across the organization, as well as local and global innovative initiatives (e.g. Hackathons, Workshops, Design Thinking, Communities, AI projects...)
Manage and upload relevant information into digital tools (e.g. MyLearning, Qualtrics, CRM...), ensuring accuracy and timeliness
WHO YOU ARE:
Bachelor's or master's degree in Economics,
Management Engineering, or related fields
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive mindset, ability to learn quickly, and strong interest in digital innovation and problem solving
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint) and planning tools (Outlook, Teams), with flexibility to learn new digital platforms
Fluent in English (written and spoken) and Italian native speaker
Team player with a positive, "can-do" attitude and a pragmatic approach
Location:
Milan
Contract type:
1-year fixed-term (IQVIA)
#LI-DNP #LI-CES
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role is 34,** annually. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or tempo parziale). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
Operational Excellence & Development, Innovation Specialist
to join the
Pharma Strategic Excellence & Innovation Team
.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on
cross-functional development initiatives
(Talent Plan),
operational excellence projects
(CRM & Customer Engagement Tool & Effectiveness), and
innovative transformation initiatives
(Analytics & AI Projects), contributing to the ambition of building the
Best Bayer
across Chapters, Functions, and Nucleus within the organization.
The role combines
development & innovation support
and
operational excellence
, offering a unique opportunity to actively contribute to process optimization, platform enhancement, and change management, while supporting strategic business objectives and customer experience, in addition to supporting the plan and the use of AI within the organization.
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the Operational Excellence & Development Lead in driving growth and development initiatives and key operational excellence processes
Contribute to agile project management activities, including project planning and execution for Development, Operational Excellence and Analytics & AI projects
Support the setup and coordination of recurring agile meetings (e.g. Syncs, Retrospectives, Learning Cycles...)
Assist in the creation of PowerPoint/Canva presentations, communication materials, Excel analyses, dashboards and AI skills and agentic tools.
Promote and support training-related operational activities across the organization, as well as local and global innovative initiatives (e.g. Hackathons, Workshops, Design Thinking, Communities, AI projects...)
Manage and upload relevant information into digital tools (e.g. MyLearning, Qualtrics, CRM...), ensuring accuracy and timeliness
WHO YOU ARE:
Bachelor's or master's degree in Economics,
Management Engineering, or related fields
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive mindset, ability to learn quickly, and strong interest in digital innovation and problem solving
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint) and planning tools (Outlook, Teams), with flexibility to learn new digital platforms
Fluent in English (written and spoken) and Italian native speaker
Team player with a positive, "can-do" attitude and a pragmatic approach
Location:
Milan
Contract type:
1-year fixed-term (IQVIA)
#LI-DNP #LI-CES
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role is 34,** annually. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or tempo parziale). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.