Master Scheduler

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the high-level site capacity and resource forecast within Saviom while 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 suite utilization and labor efficiency.
• Drive the site toward achieving "Ready to Execute" (RTE) milestones and maintaining high "Schedule Adherence" percentages.
• Lead the implementation of a fully integrated Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, facilitating cross‑functional meetings to align Finance, Business Development, and Operations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current scheduling tools and identify opportunities 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 months out while managing the next 24 hours.
• Aggregate and interpret complex datasets across multiple platforms to provide actionable insights for site leadership.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external clients regarding timeline commitments and capacity constraints.
• Author and manage quality events (Deviations, CAPAs, or Change Controls) within the QMS (Veeva Vault), ensuring that scheduling changes remain compliant with cGMP standards.
• Additional duties to support team objectives 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.
• CDMO experience preferred.
• Understanding of the unique “pivoting” required in a contract manufacturing environment where client needs and project scopes can shift rapidly.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft D