Master Scheduler
VeranovaMaster Scheduler Discover Veranova: At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference. Every role at Veranova plays a part in delivering an exceptional customer experience through ownership and integrity. Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation. Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients. Role Overview: We are seeking a Master Scheduler who thrives in high-complexity, fast-paced environments. This isn’t just a data entry role - you will be the "engine room" of our site operations, bridging the gap between long-term strategic planning and daily execution. You will play a pivotal role in evolving our Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and leveraging technology to navigate the intricacies of contract manufacturing. This role is 100% on site 1st shift at our Devens, MA facility. Core Responsibilities: Maintain the high-level site capacity and resource forecast withinSaviomwhile simultaneously managing the granular, day-to-day production schedule in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365). Ensure alignment between R&D, Clinical, and Commercial timelines to maximize suiteutilizationand labor efficiency. Drive the site toward achieving "Ready to Execute" (RTE) milestones andmaintaininghigh "Schedule Adherence" percentages. Lead the implementation of a fully integrated S&OP process,facilitatingcross-functional meetings to align Finance, Business Development, and Operations. Evaluate the effectiveness of current scheduling tools.Identifyopportunities for AI integration or advanced data analytics to improve predictive modeling and bottleneck identification. Experience in a regulated environment (API/Biologics) and familiarity with platforms like Veeva is a significant plus. Ability to forecast 6–18 monthsout while managing the next 24 hours.Aggregate and interpret complex datasets across multiple platforms to provide actionable insights for site leadership. Communication Bridge: Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external clientsregardingtimeline commitments and capacity constraints. Quality Integration: Author and manage quality events (Deviations, CAPAs, or Change Controls) within our QMS (Veeva Vault), ensuring that scheduling changesremaincompliant with cGMP standards. Additional duties to support team objective and contribute to the Veranova mission may evolve based on business needs. Qualifications: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required; 5+ years of progressive experience in planning or engineering, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotech, or specialty chemical manufacturing. CDMOexperiencepreferred.You understand the unique "pivoting"requiredin a contract manufacturing environment where client needs and project scopes can shift rapidly. Advanced experience with Microsoft D365 and resource management software (likeSaviom) is highly preferred. Ability tolook at disparate data points and see the "big picture" of site capacity, helping the business navigate complexity with strategic foresight.High emotional intelligence with the ability to translate technical constraints into business impacts for stakeholders. Exceptional ability to resolve resource conflicts and timeline bottlenecks;Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without direct authority. Demonstrated ownership, accountability, a…