The Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs 6,000 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of 16,000 people, including over 10,000 students and 3,500 researchers from 120 different countries.
Process Improvement Manager (W/M)
Your mission :
The EPFL Blue Brain Project (BBP), situated on the Campus Biotech in Geneva, Switzerland, applies advanced neuroinformatics, data analytics, high-performance computing and simulation-based approaches to the challenge of understanding the structure and function of the mammalian brain in health and disease. The BBP provides the community with regular releases of data, models and tools to accelerate neuroscience discovery and clinical translation through open science and global collaboration.To help improve current internal processes, develop procedures and monitor compliance, the BBP Operations team is looking for: Process Improvement Manager (W/M).Reporting directly to the Director of Operations. Main duties and responsibilities include :
Manages the overall BBP internal manual of procedures:
- Translates EPFL policies into BBP working practice
- Coordinates the development of new SOPs and WIs
- Manages the SOPs & WIs lifecycle from ideation to release
Manages process design and/or re-engineering within BBP:
- Identifies data sources, gathers and analyzes data relevant to processes identified for process improvement initiatives
- Researches and summarizes best practice standards relevant to process management
- Conducts process mapping and define RACI matrix
- Identifies process bottlenecks and governance corrective initiatives
Monitors the organizational performance:
- Identifies KPIs and internal controls
- Identifies gaps and opportunities for improvement
- Identifies potential risks of non-compliance and envisages measures for risk avoidance/mitigation
- Prepares for and follow up on organizational audits Your profile :
Experience in value stream analysis and process mapping
Experience in the preparation of policies, SOPs and WIs
3+ years of professional experience as management consultant
Master’s degree in a scientific discipline – ideally supported by a business/management qualification
Certification or qualification in project management (Agile or Waterfall)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Visio and Project Planning
Strong analytical and problem solving skills: able to think “out of the box”
Strong interpersonal & communication skills; a team player with a collaborative working style
We offer :
An internationally visible and rising project in simulation-based research
A young, dynamic, inter-disciplinary, and international working environment
Start date :
As soon as possible Term of employment :
Fixed-term (CDD) Duration :
1 year, renewable Remark :
Only candidates who applied through EPFL website or our partner Jobup’s website will be considered.apply online
