Hands-on Manufacturing Lead to own and optimize drug product manufacturing operations at our Billerica formulation plant, while supporting the SAP S/4HANA rollout. This role bridges Operations and Digital Transformation, ensuring that manufacturing processes drive system design, adopted by the shop floor, and sustained in routine operations.
Area Of Responsibility
-Lead design, mapping, and optimization of manufacturing processes in consultation with global process owners
- Work with Digital/IT to translate operational requirements into SAP S/4HANA configuration
- Validate master data from an operations and GMP perspective
- Ensure GMP/GxP and data integrity compliance in daily manufacturing execution
- Lead FIT–GAP, testing, UAT to ensure operational readiness and continuity of manufacturing execution and integration validation
- Train operators, update SOPs, support hypercare to ensure stable and compliant manufacturing operations
- Track KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost), and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Liaise with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT to support effective manufacturing operations
- Liaise with the central operations team for alignment of the process with SUN global template and site operational needs
- Strong shop-floor engagement and ownership of day-to-day operational challenges
- Problem-solving mindset in a regulated manufacturing environment
Work Conditions:
Physical Requirements:
Travel Estimate
20% of time in the initial phase
Education and Job Qualification
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
- SAP PP/PI implementation expertise
- Strong GMP and regulatory understanding
- 5+ years in Pharma / Medical Device manufacturing or relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Regulatory exposure
Experience
The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $86,500 to $96,500. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.
The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Sun Pharma is the world's fourth-largest speciality generic pharmaceutical company and No. 1 in India. We provide high-quality, affordable medicines trusted by customers and patients in over 100 countries. Sun Pharma's global presence is supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities spread across 5 continents, R&D centres across the globe, and a multicultural workforce comprising over 50 nationalities. Sun Pharma fosters excellence through innovation supported by strong R&D capabilities comprising around 3,000 scientists and R&D investments of over 6-8% of annual revenues.
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