Job Title: Production Planner, Supply Chain PlanningLocation: Hamilton, OntarioOnsite 5 days/weekDescription:The Role:We are seeking a Production Planner who brings a detailed and collaborative focus to join our team. In this role, you will be pivotal in coordinating Global clinical supply operations, aligning internal manufacturing sites with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), and ensuring the seamless delivery of radiopharmaceutical investigational medicinal product (IMP) to patients.
Responsibilities:- Collaborate closely with the Clinical Supply Chain team, CMOs, and internal manufacturing sites to plan and schedule patient doses, calibration sample availability, and overall manufacturing operations.
- Prepare and communicate weekly manufacturing demand reports to internal and external collaborators to help align operations and plan ahead
- Maintain accurate data entry within planning systems and trackers to ensure real-time visibility and schedule accuracy. Perform regular data audits to support reliable reporting and operational planning.
- Develop, draft, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions for core departmental processes and supply activities to ensure GxP compliance and consistency.
- Act as a key liaison between supply chain, quality assurance, and manufacturing partners to resolve scheduling bottlenecks
- Participate in ongoing optimization of planning workflows, system enhancements, and change control assessments.
- Perform other related operational duties as required by the business.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical research sectors.
- Strong command of ERP/MRP systems and advanced data management tools (such as Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and workflow automation tools).
- Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Standard Operating Procedures within a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills, acute attention to detail, and proven ability to communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders.
- Able to work flexible hours to accommodate global time zones as needed.
Desirable:- Familiarity with clinical trial phases (Phase I-III), blinding/randomization concepts, and the strict timelines required for patient-specific dosing.
- Proven experience in cell therapy or radiopharmaceutical supply chain operations is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP or specialized clinical supply management systems like Perceptive RTSM)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data modeling, automated trackers, complex formulas)
Annual base salary for this position ranges from 71,379.20 to 93,685.20.
AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.
In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks' paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.
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