The Operations Support Associate will serve as an integral member of the Global External Manufacturing Operations team and play a key role in supporting external contract manufacturing activities relating to commercial and clinical drug products. You will work closely with Managers and Process Team Leads to ensure seamless supply of products from the contract manufacturing organizations (CMO). The candidate will be required to work across a number of multi-modality process teams to manage and execute Enterprise Resource Planning/Quality Management System transactional activities as well as other support tasks. This is a 12-month contract.
Responsibilities
Provide direct support to Process Team Leads across Clinical, Small Molecules, Biologicals, Packaging operations on targeted/prioritized activities.
Manage and execute all transactional ERP aspects for production efforts at CMOs (includes executing production transactions, updating work order dates, receipting of purchase orders, inter organizational transfers).
Own and manage prioritized change controls within the Quality Management System to effective on time closure and no impact on supply.
Consolidation and issuance of key performance metrics per Process Team.
Support selected continuous improvement activities aligned to the site business plan objectives with clear and measurable time and money savings.
Work cross-functionally to perform rigorous root cause analysis, to understand issues and implement corrective actions as appropriate.
Document key business processes in a standard format (e.g., Best Practice Document or Standard Operating Procedure).
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in a scientific discipline or related discipline.
3-5 years in Operations, Supply Chain within a regulated environment required.
Have a working understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP).
Have a good working understanding of the processes/unit operations assigned to the team.
Ability to engage cross functional teams in the resolution of short-term issues and sustained performance for long-term goals.
Experience in lean/six sigma/continuous improvement tools and techniques.
A high level of initiative and drive, as well as excellent organizational skills, are key role requirements.
Salary
$72,072-$90,085
Why Choose R&D Partners?
As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical insurance - PPO, HMO & HSA
Dental & Vision insurance
401k plan
Employee Assistance Program
Long-term disability
Weekly payroll
Expense reimbursement
Online timecard approval
R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.