Job Description

About This Role

The Sr. Planning and Scheduling Associate, I, will be a pivotal part of our team, ensuring the efficient planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance activities for all assets (GMP and non-GMP) that fall under the responsibility of the Research Triangle Park (RTP) Bio Maintenance and Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) departments. Your expertise will be instrumental in enhancing workforce productivity and quality execution of maintenance activities by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through effective planning, scheduling, and coordination of Maintenance/I&C resources, parts, materials, equipment access, and necessary documentation. The Sr. Planning and Scheduling Associate I, has strong knowledge of Work Management, working in a GMP facility and Safety standards to provide support to Maintenance/I&C, and Engineering staffs and contractors. Additionally, this individual has a solid understanding of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation system and equipment used in biotech manufacturing facilities, and function as a contact for all maintenance/I&C planning and scheduling activities, requests, and issues.

What You'll Do

Responsible for strategically planning, scheduling and coordinating execution of all preventive and corrective maintenance activities within the Computerize Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to maximize the department's efficiency and productivity while minimizing interruptions to manufacturing operations.
Regularly review maintenance work orders, practices and documentation to identify opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with Engineers to review and optimize equipment JPs, PMs to improve equipment reliability.
Plan and coordinate End of Life (EoL) inspections with Production planning, Manufacturing, Maintenance and contractors; developing work packages, aligning resource availability with production schedules and establish maintenance schedules for work.
Prioritize work orders by identifying urgent requests and aligning them with equipment, spares and resource availability, emphasizing input from Manufacturing, Production planning, Maintenance, I&C, and operations team.
Participates in shutdown planning activities such as scope development, planning, scheduling, work prep, risk assessment, progress reporting and postmortem.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and environmental standards and requirements.

Qualifications

Associate degree in technical and/or maintenance related discipline preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a maintenance planning and scheduling role within a pharmaceutical, biotech manufacturing or other related GMP facility.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment in the maintenance of a modern bio-pharmaceutical facility.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of large industrial equipment such as Air handlers, chillers, pumps and boilers and their associated components required.
Proficiency in using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS -Infor).
Knowledge of OHSA regulations and risk mitigation.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Assignments are moderately complex in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. Judgment is required in resolving problems & making routine.

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.