Integrated Scheduling: Develop and maintain aligned schedules for Cell Culture
Development (CCD), Purification Development (PD), and Analytical Development (AD) to ensure visibility for both short- and long-term execution plans.
Capacity Management: Review resource utilization, resolve potential over/under-capacity bottlenecks, and balance supply with demand.
Collaboration & Alignment: Partner with the mammalian scheduling team, participate in manufacturing production schedule (MPS) meetings, and coordinate cross-functional (MSAT, IT, Engineering) ad-hoc work.
Performance Tracking: Monitor and report On Time, In Full (OTIF) deliverables, and generate KPIs to identify negative scheduling trends.
Equipment Lifecycle: Oversee the onboarding and decommissioning of lab instrumentation while maintaining accurate tracking systems (e.g., SAP).
Contract Review: Review Master Service Agreements (MSA) and Statements of Work (SOW) for completeness and accuracy.
Stakeholder Support: Collaborate with Commercial Development, customers, and internal teams to resolve contract comments and inquiries.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required (Biological Sciences or Biomedical/Chemical is preferred) with 5+ years of biotech industry experience.
Strong communication, technical writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
The capacity to motivate and encourage others in the achievement of specific objectives.
Familiarity with large scale manufacturing, cGMP and regulations.
Able to shift priorities based on company needs and able to multitask on multiple projects.
Ability to think critically and logically.
Intermediate knowledge of scale up and mass transfer, bioreactor operation; Intermediate understanding of filtration; basic knowledge of statistical analysis.
About Lonza
Ready to shape the future of life sciences?
Additional Information
Development Services Capacity Planner
Location: 100% on-site. Portsmouth, NH. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families.
The Development Services Capacity Planner optimizes laboratory operations by managing daily schedules, equipment usage, and maintenance. Additionally, this role oversees laboratory personnel, including technicians and interns, while ensuring study timelines are met. Ultimately, the planner drives continuous improvement initiatives to make overall laboratory workflows more efficient and productive.
What you will get:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for career development and advancement.
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
Commitment to employee well-being and safety.
Inclusive workplace culture.
Recognition and reward for your contributions.
Access to our full list of global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
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