QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking a Data & Content Manager to work in our Advanced Operations department. The Data & Content Manager will be a key member of the QuidelOrtho Global Operations Strategy team. A successful candidate is an innovative problem solver that believes in Lean based/Data driven decision making. This position will be responsible for fostering a strong relationship with the end user community at QuidelOrtho ensuring requirements are captured and delivered to, while aligning with Global Operations Strategy. This role will be responsible for designing executive-level analytics and reporting, which may include evaluation and implementation of new reporting tools with the intent to improve business processes and drive performance.

Working closely with the Director of Continuous Improvement, this role will also support the development of critical business training and tools to support the Quidel Improvement Culture of Continuous Improvement. This role requires strong analytical and presentation skills as well as strong interpersonal relationship building skills as this role will interface with multiple teams across the company.

This position is in San Diego, CA.

• Lead the team through the process of developing & translating data into insightful visualizations and interactive reports to support decision making at all levels within the business.

• Support the Global Operations team to make sure data needs are being met and discuss issues that need a business resolution for visualizing data or data analytics.

• Work with the team in building out the next generation Global Operations analytics/ Visual Management roadmap.

• Ability to identify measures or indicators of performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to corporate objectives.

• Supporting the Director of Continuous Improvement, lead the Continuous Improvement content development aligned to the QuidelOrtho Improvement Culture roadmap, setting delivery milestones and working with cross-functional teams to deliver content.

• Develop a working understanding of Lean principles and support deployment and application across Global Operations.

• Assess development needs of Global Operations and Continuous Improvement teams to ensure appropriate training and development plans are put in place to ensure retention and engage employees.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Engineering, related field or equivalent. Experience and/or other training will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• 7 years overall industry experience with 3+ years' experience in Data Management/Visual Management within commercial operations or similar discipline.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing or the Toyota Production System tools and processes (Certified Lean or Lean Six Sigma practitioner a plus).

• Experience translating business objectives into actionable tasks and compelling presentations for all levels of an organization.

• Experience creating training curriculum and exercises to explain business processes and applications (Lean or Lean Six Sigma certification trainer a plus).

• Self-starter. Ability to work with little direction.

• Strong analytical and communication skills to convey information effectively.

• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, has an ability to work and develop relationships with all levels in an organization.

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in financial modeling, strategic planning, resource allocation, and program management.

• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Highly skilled with Tableau Desktop, Power BI, Microsoft Suite, and other reporting visualization tools.

• Highly Skilled with ERP, Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence Systems, and Master Data Management Concepts

• Fluent English is preferred.

• Perform other special projects as assigned.

Internal Partners: Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing

External Partners: Suppliers

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Typical office environment with extensive data management. No strenuous physical activity, though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 40% of time in meetings, working with team, or talking on the phone, 60% of the time at the desk on computer, doing analytical/ development work. Occasional travel may be required. Travel includes airplane, automobile travel and overnight hotel. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at