Transformation Change Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry
Posted 2 weeks ago by Robert Half
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: Robert Half is seeking an experienced Transformation Change Manager for an 18-month contract role focused on significant business transformation within a pharmaceutical manufacturing company. The position is remote and requires expertise in change management frameworks and a strong background in delivering change in complex organizations. The role involves leading change initiatives, improving processes, and supporting digital transformation efforts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing full lifecycle change projects and fostering employee engagement throughout the transformation journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic plans to manage change effectively, promoting employee engagement and reducing resistance.
- Collaborate with programme leadership to embed change activities within broader transformation frameworks.
- Carry out impact assessments to gauge how proposed changes affect people, processes, systems, and structures.
- Partner with operational leads to define and communicate process changes.
- Support the integration and sustainability of new processes post-implementation through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work alongside IT and digital teams to drive adoption of new systems and tools.
- Plan and deliver user engagement strategies, including training and support to facilitate digital change.
- Identify and manage risks associated with user adoption and technology implementation.
- Build support networks by identifying and empowering internal change agents.
- Lead internal communication efforts to foster transparency and trust throughout the change journey.
- Provide coaching, learning support, and guidance to enhance change readiness across all teams.
- Guide changes in data usage, governance, and system access in line with new operational practices.
- Help teams leverage new reporting tools and systems to support decision-making.
- Align data strategies with business transformation efforts.
Key Skills:
- Deep knowledge of change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, PROSCI, Kotter).
- Experience delivering change in complex or multi-layered organisations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate across both technical and non-technical teams.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate change readiness and adoption.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in change, transformation, or organisational development.
- Track record of managing full lifecycle change projects within major transformation programmes.
- Involvement in ERP, CRM, or major tech-driven transformation projects preferred.
- Background in business process improvement or organisational design.
- Familiarity with methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.
- Professional change management certification (e.g., PROSCI, ACMP).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Robert Half is recruiting for an experienced Transformation Change Manager for a contract role.
ROLE: Transformation Change Manager
LENGTH: 18 Months
LOCATION: Remote - UK based
PAY: depending on experience
This company focuses on the creation and commercialisation of top-tier pharmaceutical products and is undergoing significant business transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Change Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and execute strategic plans to manage change effectively, promoting employee engagement and reducing resistance.
- Collaborate with programme leadership to embed change activities within broader transformation frameworks.
- Carry out impact assessments to gauge how proposed changes affect people, processes, systems, and structures.
- Process Improvement & Operational Change
- Partner with operational leads to define and communicate process changes.
- Support the integration and sustainability of new processes post-implementation through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Digital Transformation Support
- Work alongside IT and digital teams to drive adoption of new systems and tools.
- Plan and deliver user engagement strategies, including training and support to facilitate digital change.
- Identify and manage risks associated with user adoption and technology implementation.
- People, Culture & Engagement
- Build support networks by identifying and empowering internal change agents.
- Lead internal communication efforts to foster transparency and trust throughout the change journey.
- Provide coaching, learning support, and guidance to enhance change readiness across all teams.
- Information & Data Enablement
- Guide changes in data usage, governance, and system access in line with new operational practices.
- Help teams leverage new reporting tools and systems to support decision-making.
- Align data strategies with business transformation efforts.
Required Skills & Experience
- Deep knowledge of change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, PROSCI, Kotter).
- Experience delivering change in complex or multi-layered organisations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate across both technical and non-technical teams.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate change readiness and adoption.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in change, transformation, or organisational development.
- Track record of managing full lifecycle change projects within major transformation programmes.
- Preferred Involvement in ERP, CRM, or major tech-driven transformation projects.
- Background in business process improvement or organisational design.
- Familiarity with methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.
- Professional change management certification (e.g., PROSCI, ACMP).
If this is of interest please apply or send CV to taryn.seidle@roberthalf.co.uk