Program Manager, Technical Operations

Position Summary

The Program Manager, Technical Operations reports directly to the Vice President of Operations & Site Head and will lead the site strategic initiatives for Lupin's Somerset facility. This position leads cross-functional teams to roll out global technical operations initiatives and streamline processes across the network, driving process performance and alignment in manufacturing operations through scientifically sound, data-driven initiatives. The Somerset facility manufactures and packages solid, powder, semi-solid, nasal spray, and liquid dosage form pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Implement global process improvement program and culture of continuous improvement to deliver high performance and behaviors
• Collect and analyze data using statistical tools and methods on key products and processes; identify improvement opportunities across cross-functional departments
• Lead/facilitate root cause analysis (problem-solving) using lean principles
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Material Management, Engineering, and site functional leaders to establish shared goals and key performance indicators
• Identify improvement opportunities through the Lean Six Sigma program to improve and sustain product robustness through statistical methodologies
• Facilitate lean activities and mentor employees on Lean Principles that impact KPIs
• Lead diagnosis of workflow impediments and other wastes throughout the manufacturing and testing process and provide counsel on eliminating them
• Implement best practices for process optimization to drive continuous improvement and reduce costs
• Perform value stream mapping, risk assessment and FMEA on business processes; develop risk communication and mitigation strategies
• Form cross-functional teams and provide daily leadership to ensure GTO initiatives are executed according to plan
• Perform day-to-day relationship management with key individuals on assigned GTO initiatives
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Track project progress to ensure completion timely and within budget guidelines
• Organize cross-functional teams to enable execution of all project requirements
• Track budget items and facilitate reconciliation for all services against scopes of work
• Act as liaison between the global network of manufacturing sites on sharing best practices and GTO tools for continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• 5 to 10 years of proven experience as a Project Engineer, with expertise in technical operations in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Project Engineering, or similar Life Science or Engineering degree
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a must; Black Belt certification desired
• SME knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and testing equipment
• Experience in generic pharmaceutical operations involving solid, liquid, semi-solid, and nasal spray technology is desirable
• Experience in utilization of project management tools is a must; certification in project management (PMP) desirable