Job Description
About This Role
This role would be an on-site position.
This critical member of the team supports both clinical and commercial manufacturing planning and finite scheduling activities for the RTP Drug Product and Drug Substance Manufacturing Sites; with a primary focus on the ASO/OSD operations. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining detailed and accurate daily production schedules that align with short & long term plans used by Manufacturing, Materials, Quality, Engineering, Validation and Plant Management teams.
What You'll Do
Execute planning scenarios/models to support site bulk DS/DP production plans, including input on ASO/OSD labor models.Analyzebottlenecks and build alternativesolutions
Provideinput on equipment availability for facility readiness, changeover, maintenance, and shutdown project schedules; confirmingallresource requirements andtroubleshooting constraints
Initiate and manage improvement projects to optimize planning processes and associated software systems (Infor). Lead project sub-team(s) to meet timelines and key deliverables (improvements in time, cost, quality, compliance standards)
Collaborate withPlanning & Scheduling peers and other site-based Business Process Owners as well as with Global Network Strategy teams onlong-range planning
Train and guide manufacturing operations team members on aspects of site scheduling functions and maintaining procedure
Who You Are
You are a biopharma manufacturing professional with excellent organizational and critical thinking skills. You are willing and able to own the finite scheduling of critical operations; constantly orchestrating the input and work of many cross-functional groups toward the common goal of schedule adherence and improvement.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree (STEM preferred) plus 3 years of transferrable experience OR
Associate's Degree (STEM preferred) plus 5 years of transferrable experience OR
High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 7 years of transferrable experience
Demonstrated success in biopharmaceutical manufacturing scheduling and planning
Very strong project management experience; keen ability to influence others in complex problem-solving situations
Competency with manufacturing planning software platforms (Infor Advanced Scheduling preferred)
Additional Information
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
