CordenPharma è un’azienda leader nello sviluppo e nella produzione farmaceutica sulle esigenze del cliente (CDMO); produce ingredienti farmaceutici attivi (API), eccipienti, prodotti farmaceutici (DP) finiti e confezionati con oltre 3.500 dipendenti in tutto il mondo. I nostri servizi consentono alle aziende farmaceutiche e biotecnologiche di produrre farmaci con l'obiettivo finale di migliorare la vita delle persone.

La nostra rete in Europa, Asia e negli Stati Uniti offre soluzioni flessibili e specializzate su cinque piattaforme tecnologiche: Peptidi; Lipidi e Carboidrati; Iniettabili; High Potent e Oncologici; Small Molecules. Ci sforziamo di raggiungere l'eccellenza nel supportare questa rete e ci impegniamo a fornire prodotti di altissima qualità per il benessere dei pazienti.

CordenPharma Bergamo Spa è un’affermata Società produttrice di bulk API e intermedi per via di sintesi chimica, ha sede a Treviglio, Bg e conta più di 240 dipendenti, serve più di 50 paesi con oltre 150 dmf e con un fatturato di oltre 100M €. Il sito è stato fondato nel 1962 ed è stato costantemente rinnovato e aggiornato per mantenere un vantaggio competitivo nel settore della chimica farmaceutica; nel 2012 è entrato a far parte del network Corden Pharma.

At CordenPharma, we are looking for an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to lead continuous improvement initiatives across our manufacturing operations. In this highly visible role, you will work closely with site leadership to identify opportunities, optimize processes, and build a culture of operational excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on improvement expert who enjoys working across functions, influencing stakeholders, and delivering sustainable change.

Your Impact Strategic Focus

- Define and drive the site's Operational Excellence roadmap aligned with business objectives.
- Translate corporate goals into measurable improvement initiatives and KPIs.
- Identify high-impact opportunities to improve performance, productivity, quality,



and efficiency.
- Build business cases and support investment decisions through data-driven analysis.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Operational Focus

- Lead Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement projects across manufacturing and support functions.
- Analyze process performance using KPIs, statistical tools, and Minitab.
- Facilitate workshops, process reviews, and problem-solving activities with cross-functional teams.
- Drive initiatives that deliver measurable operational, quality, and cost improvements.
- Track project benefits and communicate results to site and corporate leadership.

What You Bring

- Master's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Process Excellence within a manufacturing environment.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt is an advantage.
- Strong expertise in Lean methodologies, statistical analysis, process improvement, and Minitab.
- Proven ability to quantify benefits, build business cases, and influence decision-making through data.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent Italian and English (C1 level or higher).

Contractual information and pay transparency

- Employment terms: Permanent contract under the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry; Category A.
- The initial gross annual salary will range from EUR 55,000 to EUR 65,000, paid in 14 installments, depending on technical and transferable skills,



responsibilities, and other factors relevant to the role, which will be discussed during the selection process.
- The role also includes an incentive plan linked to the achievement of company and/or individual objectives, offering a variable premio of up to 10% of the gross annual fixed salary.
- Any additional work or overtime will be compensated in accordance with the applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) and the company-level agreements in force;
- Variable compensation: Participation Bonus in accordance with company-level agreements;
- Benefits package: Canteen service; company welfare benefits in accordance with company-level agreements; supplementary health screenings; on-site assistance with Italian tax return form 730; electric vehicle charging stations; reserved company parking; supplementary healthcare and pension schemes under the National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL); leave for medical appointments; counseling service; seasonal influenza vaccination campaign; and flexible working hours.

Social Responsibility Corden Pharma Bergamo S.p.A. is certified according to the SA 8000 (Social Accountability), UNI/PdR 125:2022 (Gender Equality), and ISO 30415:2021 (Diversity and Inclusion) standards. It provides equal opportunities to all applicants, who will be assessed without distinction based on gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, geographical origin, religious affiliation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified by the relevant certifications. The Code of Conduct is also available in Italian at the following link: https://cordenpharma.com/about-us/code-of-conduct/

Mensa interna

Free Parking

Se ti piace lavorare in gruppo in un ambiente collaborativo ti invitiamo ad unirti al nostro team!

Hai domande sulla candidatura, sul lavoro o su altri aspetti? Saremo lieti di risponderti.

Laura Terzi HR Recruiting & training specialist

📌 Operational Excellence Manager (Treviglio)
🏢 Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO
📍 Treviglio