Master Scheduler / Production Planner

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a seasoned operations leader to serve as Manager overseeing detailed scheduling and acting as Chief of Staff for the Aseptic Drug Product (ADP) program. This dual-role position is pivotal to orchestrating complex, multi-stream schedules across ADP projects and routine GMP production, while enabling effective governance, communication, and execution through structured tiered meeting systems (including Tier 2). The ideal candidate brings deep experience in end-to-end manufacturing scheduling, cross-functional alignment, and operational leadership within aseptic environments.

Job Description

Location : This role is located in Durham, NC

#LI-Onsite

This position is on-site 5 days a week with no opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Key Responsibilities

Detailed Scheduling (Aseptic Drug Product (ADP) Projects and Routine Production)

Build, own, and continuously optimize an integrated master schedule spanning :

• ADP tech transfer, qualification, validation, and launch activities
• Routine aseptic fill-finish production, changeovers, and campaign planning
• Equipment readiness, line availability, and preventive maintenance windows
• Material readiness (components, APIs, excipients), and supplier lead times
• Lab testing (IPC, QC), batch record execution, and QA release timelines
• Facilities / utilities constraints (HVAC, clean utilities), and capacity limits

Develop detailed finite schedules at the work-center level accounting for :

Coordinate scenario planning and "what-if" analysis to balance dynamic priorities :

Establish and manage scheduling standards and cadence :

Partner cross-functionally to secure execution readiness :

Drive digital enablement and data accuracy :

Lead root cause and continuous improvement for schedule performance :

Operations Governance

Operate as the operational integrator and right hand to ADP leadership :

Design and facilitate tiered meeting structures to drive discipline and alignment :

Enable performance management and transparency :

Orchestrate risk management and escalation :

Lead communications and stakeholder engagement :

Support workforce planning and readiness :

Qualifications

Key Competencies

Key Performance Indicators

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary

The salary for this position is expected to range between $98,700 and $183,300 / year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon

joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

EEO Statement :

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$98,700.00 - $183,300.00

Skills Desired

Business Networking, Business Scenario Planning , Change Control, Continual Improvement Process, Efficiency, Flexibility, General Hse Knowledge, Including Gdp, Inventory Management, Knowledge Of Gmp, Operations, Order Fulfillment, Order Management, Procurement, Product Distribution, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Supply-Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Planning