Associate Finance Leadership Development Program jobs at West Pharma in United States, West Whiteland Township

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle.
• Manage highly complex regulatory projects, including drug-device combination products.
• Drive pre-market and post-market regulatory initiatives for successful product commercialization and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Research and Development, Clinical, QA, Operations, Commercial, Legal, and Finance to execute key projects.
• Manage and support regulatory personnel in accordance with West and government requirements.
• Assist with US, EU, and ROW clinical programs and regulatory approvals.
• Enhance cross-functional effectiveness and drive continuous improvement in regulatory and quality operations.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of health authority guidelines and regulations to shape future regulatory strategies.

• Bachelor's Degree In science, math, engineering, or related discipline required
• Master's Degree In science, math, engineering, or related discipline preferred
• PhD In science, math, engineering, or related discipline preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years; Master’s Degree/PhD 5-8 years regulatory/pharmaceutical experience required
• Experience directly interacting and presenting to project teams, customers, industry groups required

• Able to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization to influence and persuade others.
• Possesses technical leadership skills, as well as demonstrated understanding of related pharmaceutical operations (e.g., manufacturing, process development, analytical, quality assurance).
• Strong negotiation and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, timeline management and leadership skill
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidance documents and standards related to human factors, combination products, delivery system and design controls.
• Experience in medical device regulatory affairs and/or design control process, direct interactions with regulatory agencies and management of regulatory support systems.
• Regulatory compliance competency including Quality Systems
• International regulatory competency
• Advanced degree

• Pharmaceutical and Medicine\Regulatory Affairs Certifications (RAC)-RAPS Upon Hire preferred

• Ability to comprehend principles of math, science, engineering, and medical device use.
• Ability to handle technical reports, drawings, specifications, regulatory and quality documentation with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to research, read, analyze, and interpret regulatory literature and documentation, regulations, technical standards, guidance documents, test reports, clinical/medical terminology, technical product information, and complex documents.
• Ability to review, collate, describe, and summarize scientific and technical data. Ability to organize complex information and combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions. Ability to utilize judgment and make decisions considering the relative risks and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to assess, plan, schedule and manage multiple long-term and short-term projects, tasks, responsibilities and/or priorities in a concurrent fashion with several parallel deliverables and execute deliverables to time-line commitments.
• Ability to be an effective team member and work well with others in a team environment on cross-functional and/or matrix teams. Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and comply with constantly changing regulatory procedures. Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and computer programs, particularly, Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat (or equivalents if changed by the Company).

• Identify deployment site requirements and solutions within our global SAP template; define gaps and design solutions, with the support of system architects, where required
• Train new users in global processes in coordination with Subject Matter Experts
• Coordinate and support the execution of user acceptance testing and data conversion validation
• Lead workshops and interviews with Subject Matter Experts to identify transformation opportunities
• Manage the transformation portfolio within the Agile framework, linking opportunities to leadership priorities
• Develop, track, and report metrics to articulate change benefit realization
• Lead both direct reports and subject matter experts who work in other departments and functions
• Collaborate with Digital & Transformation team to design and implement resilient business processes enabled by supporting technologies
• Define and communicate change impacts to Finance processes, systems, and structures, and support peer leaders to drive stakeholder engagement, communication, and acceptance of change
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, or related fields, or equivalent experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in project execution, process design, and/or systems implementation
• Experience with SAP (S/4HANA preferred), specifically with Financial Accounting and Controlling modules

• Strong knowledge of and experience with leading practice budgeting, forecasting, analytics, and accounting principles for the typical business processes of a Life Sciences manufacturing company (Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report, etc.)
• Ability to manage change effectively, including strong interpersonal communication skills that can be adapted to various levels of the organization
• Experience with Agile project management framework, and ability to set goals, create sprint plans, track progress, and hold team members accountable for timely delivery
• Experience and/or training in Generative Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, SAP BW/BI, Microsoft Power BI, and other tools in the Microsoft Power Platform or similar tools for process automation
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams collaboratively, encouraging resilience and maintaining a positive mindset
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to logically structure issues and recommend best practice solutions
• Mindset focused on continuous learning to maintain knowledge of industry trends, new technologies, and evolving best practices

• Overall ownership and accountability for developing, leading and driving new business development for DDD OU product platforms for identified strategic accounts to achieve revenue growth targets for commercial and product development sales.
• Advance the vision for strategic partnerships and customer opportunities as the SME for device services offerings, for all direct assigned accounts and regions. Establish business development programs including early adopter customers, target service levels, and CDAs (Customer Development Agreements).
• Responsible for driving the prospecting and lead development, monitoring sales and funnel performance. Lead and support customer facing teams in key customer interactions/strategic partnerships throughout the selling journey including critical customer/strategic collaboration, presentations, post-sales leadership and problem solving to deliver on revenue and growth targets.

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Science or Business-related discipline

• Minimum 15 years of experience in B2B, Combination Products, Business Development, Product/Program Management.
• Indepth knowledge and experience in pharmaceutical/medical device technical development, sales, marketing or related business.
• Experience in successfully leading global multi-functional or cross-functional teams, in developing cohesive relationships and producing strong business results.
• Excellent communication/negotiation/influencing skills and strong customer focus.
• Excellent commercial and financial acumen.
• Self-starter, highly motivated and ability to work independently with little or no daily supervision.

• MBA or master’s degree preferred
• Background with a good technical understanding and knowledge of Combination products, medical device qualification, primary packaging, Regulatory requirements and Program Management.
• Significant leadership team experience and executive leadership exposure.

The Sr Manager, ESG Strategy & Support will act as a key strategic partner in leading and shaping the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program at West. This pivotal role involves embedding ESG considerations into West's business processes while aligning with its Mission, Vision, and Values. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with ESG-related laws and regulations such as CSRD, CDP, EU Deforestation, SBTi, CBAM and GRI. The role functions to support the ESG program and involves close collaboration with team members to establish strategies and devise global, regional, and local plans that align with West's Global ESG goals.

• In depth collaboration with internal stakeholders to deliver, drive and execute on ESG goals including Climate strategy; Waste in operations; R&D for the environment; Responsible supply chain
• Serve as the “go-to” ESG subject matter expert for assigned business functions, which may include operations, commercial, supply chain, and research & development projects.
• Champion the creation and release of the annual ESG report, working with Communications and Data Collection and Reporting teams.
• Drive the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi) strategy.
• Ensure conformity to global ESG-related laws and regulations (voluntary and mandatory) reporting standards while spearheading program enhancements and monitoring ESG reporting best practices and evolving legislative/regulatory regimes.

• Establish robust procedures and systems for dialogues with internal and external stakeholders concerning ESG issues, including assessment and development of ESG policies, processes, and systems where appropriate.
• Proven track record in analyzing and communicating complex ESG data to a wide variety of stakeholders, delivering strategic insights to senior executives.
• Augment engagement with primary customers and investors, ensuring timely and effective responses to all ESG-related inquiries.
• Tackle other role-related tasks as necessitated by the organization, strictly observing all organizational guidelines, policies, and safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or other sciences, or related fields (required).
• Master’s degree in business, environmental sciences or related fields (preferred)

• Minimum 10 years in ESG or sustainability-related roles, with preferred experience in SBTi and emissions calculations (required).

• Familiarity with or experience implementing operational and / or supplier environmental and human rights risk analysis and due diligence processes.
• Experience using and / or implementing Product Carbon Footprint (ISO 14067, PATH) / LCA.
• Demonstrated ability to engage R&D organizations to implement sustainability-related considerations into product development / stage gate processes.
• Have an established network within the ESG community to engage with thought leaders and regulatory bodies.
• Experience with SBTi and Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions calculations.
• Experience with ESG reporting software such as NASDAQ OneReport, Metrio.
• Advanced knowledge of the depth and breadth of sustainability-related ranking organizations such as UN Sustainable Development Goals, CDP, and SASB reporting requirements.
• Advanced level skill in MS Excel, Power Point, Word, and Outlook.
• Advanced knowledge of the depth and breadth of sustainability-related ranking organizations such as DJSI and CDP.
• Extremely detail-oriented and deadline driven, with proven track record.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with proven track record.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time-management skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Exceptional ability to immediately establish credibility with senior executives.
• Ability to independently manage projects and solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Proven ability to cultivate teamwork and fill knowledge or skill gaps where needed.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, business partners, resource managers, and other senior-level executives.
• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects/priorities and simple systems simultaneously.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain a high level of integrity.
• Ability to comply with the company’s safety and quality policy at all times.

• Communication, quick decision making based on logic, circumstances and data at hand, interpreting data, reading or writing, public speaking - must be able to express or exchange ideas with team members.

• Must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, speak in front of groups, express & exchange ideas and understand direction.
• Maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
• Able to learn and apply new information or new skills.

• Read, interpret and analyse data, information and documents.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve and prioritize.
• Must be resilient.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, takes accountability, is “self-started” and takes initiative for all work and is results driven.

Conducting Investigations:

• Investigate a wide range of issues, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ethics violations, and policy breaches.
• Gather evidence by interviewing complainants, witnesses, and others involved.
• Review relevant documents and policies to establish facts and determine outcomes.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare comprehensive, factual, and well-documented investigation reports with findings and recommendations for action.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all investigative activities and case tracking.
• Analyze case data to identify trends, inform policy updates, and develop proactive strategies.

Auditing and Compliance:

• Conducts audits on site compliance to HR Policy as well as Employee Culture.
• Conduct regular audits of employee relations cases and documentation to ensure adherence to established procedures and legal requirements.
• Stay up-to-date on federal, state, and local employment laws and best practices.

Consultation and Guidance:

• Provide expert advice and consultation to HR, managers, and leaders on employee relations matters and appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance departments to ensure consistent and appropriate handling of cases.

Process Improvement:

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve Employee Relations processes, policies, and tools.
• Develop and facilitate training for employees and managers on employee relations topics and conflict resolution.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field and/ or five years of directly related experience, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience Human Resources.

• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership and legal counsel.

• Drive program delivery for programmatic aspects of due diligence through post-integration
• Build and communicate a common methodology for delivery/reporting across all workstreams
• Manage workstream accountability across the organization, including into the C-suite
• Maintain focus of workstream leads on key value-drivers aligned to the core deal thesis
• Lead the program execution of transaction integrations across all functions to ensure delivery in partnership with Corporate Development and other key stakeholders
• Participate in pipeline review to provide insight into future M&A integration delivery needs, budgeting, strategy, and resource planning to achieve successful outcomes
• Provide and maintain recurring reporting and score-carding of functional and business unit performance against plans of record and IMO Project Plans
• Applies lessons learned from prior deals to continuously improve due diligence and integration planning practices
• Work within Corporate Development to build due diligence services to provide targeted insights, experience-based observations, and EBITDA and cash improvement opportunities to guide investment determinations
• Provide proactive decision support to executives and team members
• Present data to senior stakeholders and serve as point-of-contact for integration leaders at entities being evaluated / acquired
• Mobilize the internal resources and external partners to ensure effective and timely delivery
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience required
• Master's Degree preferred

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience required
• 4-6+ years of consulting or project management experience, ideally with direct exposure to M&A and integration planning / management required

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional project teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, communication capabilities and the ability to influence multiple stakeholders with competing / conflicting interests.
• Capable of organizing information succinctly and communicating to all levels of an organization.
• Experience multi-tasking to lead and execute multiple projects in parallel.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to present material and complex matters in a succinct and organized manner
• Ability to think critically in tactical and strategic dimensions simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work across various functions in order to ensure deliverables are met against required timelines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in real time and exercise judgment in high-stakes environment.
• Ability to quickly establish credibility, trust and support with both internal and external constituents.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with leaders at the most senior levels within the corporation.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels and functions both inside and outside of the organization.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policies at all times.

• Position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May need to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures
• Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, tight deadlines, problem solve, and prioritize
• Ability to make work independently and sound decision making
• Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems

In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for all KRONOS-related inquiries. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive support and assistance across various administrative tasks to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. The role involves closely collaborating with HR managers, supervisors, and the payroll department to maintain precise and timely payroll processing. Additionally, you will participate actively in audits and system upgrades to enhance the overall effectiveness of the operations.

• Assist and support Kronos time and attendance system for sites.
• Help remediate issues related to time and attendance, including identification and correction of inaccurate records.
• Help troubleshoot Kronos issues with HR managers and supervisors.
• Interface with Exton Payroll Department.
• On a biweekly basis, assist in finalizing the Kronos data in preparation for payroll processing.
• Interface with contingency employee agencies for time-related support.
• Participate in audits to ensure legal and policy compliance.
• Provide Kronos training to managers and employees.
• Participate in testing of system upgrades and new software
• Assist in preparation of vacation payout calculations for terminated hourly employees
• Complete all Verification of Employment inquiries.
• Assist in review of data entry of hourly and agency employees in HR system.
• Serve as temporary backup other Kronos administrators.
• Assist in creating and maintaining Job Aides..
• Comply with government regulations and company policy
• Other duties as assigned

• High School or equivalent experience is required.
• 0 to 3 years of either HRIS or payroll system experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Detail Oriented
• Proficient in Excel
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times