The post-holder will work as part of the Supply Chain team that is tasked with organising and facilitating clinical and non-clinical manufacturing activities.
The Master Scheduler will be responsible for executing batch preparation activities and scheduling for designated product types to support clinical trials. The role will be based in Stevenage, with flexibility to combine with home working.
Key Responsibilities
1. Responsible for batch preparation and execution activities for designated products (Batch numbering, batch movements, Warehouse support, Production and QC activity and resource planning, Equipment PPM planning, etc.).
2. Facilitating GMP Manufacturing through planning and preparation between Scheduling, Production, QC, QA, and Warehouse teams and ensuring effective relationships are maintained.
3. Input and support for short-term manufacturing slot planning for clinical and non-clinical demand at designated manufacturing sites.
4. Interfacing with Clinical Operations for patient recruitment, demand, leukapheresis collection slots, and drug product shipment plans for batches in execution for designated sites/products.
5. KPI reporting, tracking and data capture (Batch tracking, Schedule compliance, Vein to Delivery, System Accuracy).
6. Cross-functional knowledge of Production, QC and QA, and Supply Chain activities across manufacturing.
7. Input into SOP updates and generation, training records, and maintaining GMP compliance within the role.
8. Supporting completion of quality actions (Deviations, Change controls, CAPAs, etc.).
9. Any other duties as required following consultation with the post-holder.
10. The post-holder will be responsible for adhering to all health and safety guidance provided by the Company.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
E – Essential P – Preferred
Experience
1. Scheduling experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry (P).
2. Experience of working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment is desirable, although not essential (P).
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Biology/Biomedical or related discipline (P).
2. Experience in a GMP field (E).
Skills/Specialist Knowledge
1. IT literate with experience of using MS Office package (E).
2. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to present results clearly and logically, working cooperatively as part of a team as well as independently (E).
3. Good attention to detail and ability to accurately follow SOPs (E).
4. Ability to identify and implement solutions (E).
5. Commitment to high-quality work (E).
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills (E).
7. Flexible, self-motivated, and focused on team outcomes (E).
8. Understanding of and familiarity with GMP regulations (E).
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