Program Manager, Technical Operations

Lupin • Franklin Township, NJ

21d • $140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Program Manager, Technical Operations leads strategic initiatives at Lupin’s Somerset facility and reports directly to the Vice President of Operations & Site Head. The role leads cross-functional teams in implementing global technical operations initiatives and streamlining processes across the network. It drives process performance and alignment in manufacturing operations through scientifically sound, data-driven process improvement initiatives.

The Somerset facility manufactures and packages solid, powder, semi-solid, nasal spray, and liquid dosage form pharmaceuticals. The position works with leaders and teams across functions to improve efficiency, increase capacity, enhance compliance, and create lasting business value in a GMP-regulated environment. The role also connects the global network of manufacturing sites to share best practices and continuous improvement tools.

Requirements

• 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 a similar life science or engineering discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Subject matter expert knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and testing equipment.
• Experience using project management tools.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience in generic pharmaceutical operations involving solid, liquid, semi-solid, and nasal spray technologies.
• Project management certification, such as PMP®.

Responsibilities

• Implement the global process improvement program and foster a culture of continuous improvement to deliver high performance and positive behaviors.
• Collect and analyze data using statistical tools and methods on key products and processes, and identify improvement opportunities across cross-functional departments.
• Lead and facilitate root cause analysis and 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 and use statistical methodologies to improve and sustain product robustness.
• Facilitate lean activities and mentor employees on lean principles that affect key performance indicators.
• Diagnose workflow impediments and other waste throughout manufacturing and testing processes, and advise on eliminating them.
• Implement best practices for process optimization and continuous improvement across the organization, identifying inefficiencies to reduce costs.
• Perform value stream mapping, risk assessments, and FMEA on business processes, and develop risk communication and mitigation strategies.
• Form cross-functional teams and provide day-to-day leadership to execute GTO initiatives according to plan.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with key individuals on assigned GTO initiatives.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project progress to ensure timely completion within budget guidelines.
• Organize cross-functional teams to execute project requirements.
• Track budget items and facilitate reconciliation of services against scopes of work.
• Liaise with the global network of manufacturing sites to share best practices and GTO tools for continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package and other compensation programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, and 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager