Production Scheduler Supervisor

Production Scheduler Supervisor

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, T-cell receptor (TCR-T), and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of safe, efficacious and cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel). Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Role Overview

This individual will operate within Technical Operations, with responsibility for supporting Capacity Planning, Production Planning, and Detailed Scheduling activities, enabling Raritan short-range planning and daily manufacturing execution for Clinical, Commercial, and Study / Development production runs. The individual will collaborate with various Technical Operations groups [e.g., Operations, MS&T, Supply Chain, etc.] and Quality functions to lead all planning and detailed scheduling activities for Operators, Production Slots, QPIP, Equipment Cleaning, facility maintenance, and related areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in Vein-to-Vein, S&OP (CRR), Site Supply Chain, and Operations meetings (e.g., Production Ramp Up plan) to assess manufacturing constraints and prioritize site production targets.
• Facilitate evaluation of pre-requisites for capacity protocol development and study / development runs with the site cross-functional team.
• Support and coordinate raw material release status, PO status, and documents to ensure on-time production schedule execution.
• Develop and maintain functional stakeholder relationships to assemble and execute an optimized, aligned schedule.
• Monitor day processing activities against the scheduling plan and address ERP issues related to Sales Orders, Process Orders, and Code Conversions.
• Track progress-to-plan, identify risks to the production schedule, and align stakeholders to develop solutions.
• Run reports to verify schedules for impacted areas.
• Work with facility and metrology teams to ensure efficient scheduling of equipment PMs & Cals while supporting manufacturing plan.
• Lead material allocation improvements and other optimization projects.
• An ability to build strong partnerships and effectively integrate with external collaborators to drive projects / programs forward in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to work independently and successfully, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, integrate cross-functional issues and balance competing priorities effectively.
• Clear and succinct verbal and written communication skills with an attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles (materials management, distribution, import / export, transportation, etc.), pharmaceutical operations, and industry practices.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance related to manufacturing of cell based products.
• Ability to support as required by the manufacturing and support area processes
• Ability to promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem solving, and prevention

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