**Job Posting: Business Excellence Manager, Canada**

**Location:** Oakville, Ontario, Canada

**Make your mark for patients.** We are looking for a Business Excellence Manager who is proficient in project management methodologies with a track record of successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will maintain strong analytical skills to assess complex information and make data-driven decisions, with a proven track record of identifying issues, evaluating alternatives, and implementing effective solutions.

**About The Role:**
You will drive operational efficiency and strategic transformation within our organization, leading a team of operations coordinators to ensure seamless execution of tactical activities that support our businesses. This role will also involve managing projects aimed at enhancing company culture, diversity, equity, inclusion, talent management, and digital transformation.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- **Operational Leadership:** Lead and mentor a team in executing tactical business activities, including contract preparation, payment processing, compliance documentation, and event reconciliation. Oversee the management of Grants and Sponsorship requests, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company policies. Create and review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track progress on process efficiency.

- **Strategic Project Management:** Support project leads in the execution of strategic projects. Drive the planning and execution of initiatives focused on cultural transformation, DE&I, talent management, launch readiness, and digital transformation. Create strategic project reports and KPIs for the Leadership Team.

**Who You’ll Work With:**
The Business Excellence Manager will report to the General Manager and work closely with UCB Canada’s Leadership Team. The role requires interaction with various organizational functions, supporting strategic projects that aim to transform the company and strengthen it for the future.

**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations, project management, or a related role, preferably in the biopharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
- Proven experience leading teams and managing cross-functional projects.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

- Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team towards achieving operational and strategic goals.

**Are you ready to create value and make your mark for patients?**
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

**About Us:**
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We have around 8,500 people worldwide, inspired by patients and driven by science.

**Why work with us?**
At UCB, we create value through collaboration and innovation. We foster a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included and respected, with equitable opportunities for growth.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other protected class.

If you require adjustments to our process to assist with demonstrating your strengths and capabilities, please contact us for assistance.

**We look forward to your application!**