Production Planner

Job Introduction

UK – Hoddesdon

We are looking for:

We have a new opportunity for a Production Planner to join our growing team. This is a key role responsible for planning and scheduling clinical drug product manufacturing activities to ensure on-time delivery for clinical trials. Working closely with Project Managers, Manufacturing, Materials Management, and Laboratory teams, you will help coordinate batch production readiness, raw material availability, equipment scheduling, and product dispatch.

You’ll be at the heart of a fast-paced, GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment where high standards and cross-functional collaboration are key.

At Pharmaron we offer:

• Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!
• Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
• A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule batch manufacturing activities, coordinating raw materials, equipment, room availability, and personnel to optimise production timelines.
• Consolidate and track technical and equipment requirements to ensure timely readiness for product manufacture.
• Liaise with raw material procurement and testing functions to support on-time delivery and release.
• Coordinate sample delivery between manufacturing and analytical labs, managing room and equipment cleaning schedules.
• Support timely dispatch of clinical trial products by aligning shipment schedules with Materials Management.
• Consolidate pass-through costs across the project portfolio and support accurate invoicing by working with Project Managers and Finance.
• Perform responsibilities in line with GMP and Environmental, Health & Safety standards.
• Promote a high-quality culture, upholding professional standards and acting in the interest of patient safety.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of experience in project planning, resource or capacity scheduling.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and cGMP requirements related to drug product manufacturing.
• Proven ability to contribute effectively to cross-functional scientific teams.
• Experience managing third-party client expectations and relationships.
• Experience in cross-functional project coordination or management.
• Effective written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational, time management, and planning abilities.
• Respectful of alternative viewpoints and collaborative in approach.

Desirable:

• Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Project management certification (PMP, Prince II, or equivalent).
• Experience in oral solid dose pharmaceutical product development.

Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.

We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.

Pharmaron acquired the Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose-built conference area in February 2017. The research building has more than 5,000m2 of premier R&D space and houses an established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Drug Discovery teams. In addition, a Formulation Development team was also recently established. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Formulation Development (FD) and Process Chemistry (PC).

• We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
• We offer state of the art working environment on site.
• We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.

Why Should You Apply?

• This is an opportunity for you as a Production Planner to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
• Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards.
• To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.

Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development.  With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 21,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.