Master Scheduler

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Role Summary

The post-holder will work as part of the Supply Chain team that is tasked with organising and facilitating of 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 trial.The role will be based in Stevenage, with flexibility to combine with home working.

Key Responsibilities

- 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.)

- Facilitating GMP Manufacturing through planning and preparation between Scheduling, Production, QC, QA, and Warehouse teams and ensuring effective relationships are maintained.

- Input and support for short term manufacturing slot planning for clinical and non-clinical demand at designated manufacturing sites.

- Interfacing with Clinical Operations for patient recruitment, demand, leukapheresis collection slots and drug product shipment plans for batches in execution for designated sites/products.

- KPI reporting, tracking and data capture. (Batch tracking, Schedule compliance, Vein to Delivery, System Accuracy).

- Cross functional knowledge of Production, QC and QA and Supply Chain activities across manufacturing.

- Input into SOP updates and generation, training records and maintaining GMP compliance within the role.

- Supporting completion of quality actions (Deviations, Change controls, CAPAs etc).

- Any other duties as required following consultation with the post holder.

- 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

Scheduling experience within biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience (P)

Experience of working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment is desirable, although not essential. (P)

Qualifications

Batchelors degree in Logistics/Biology/Biomedical or related discipline (P)

Experience in a GMP field (E)

Skills/Specialist knowledge

IT literate with experience of using MS Office package (E)

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to present results clearly and logically, working co-operatively as part of a team as well as independently (E)

Good attention to detail and ability to accurately follow SOPs (E)

Ability to identify and implement solutions (E)

Commitment to high quality work (E)

Strong verbal and written communication skills (E)

Flexible, self-motivated, and focused on team outcomes (E)

Understanding of and familiarity with GMP regulations (E)