Master Planner / Senior Business Architect- 4983

Verista’s 600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Sr. Program Manager Responsibilities

• Direct the internal project scope of work, budget, timeline, and change orders.
• Accountable for materials planning, budget development and cost control for assigned projects.
• Direct and obtain the equipment and resources needed on the project(s).
• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Understand Lifecycle management for Quality Applications, processes for protocol development and execution.
• Direct internal and/or client management activities for assigned projects
• Identify and address complex technical issues and resourcing
• Support team members; acting as the liaison to the client for discussing changes in scope of work, timeline, or budget.
• Provide frequent/ clear concise project updates to internal/external customers
• Direct meetings to problem solve skills to drive solutions to equipment/process issues, including FMEA and root cause analysis methodology
• Interface with vendors, when necessary, to ensure vendors will deliver parts, materials, components and equipment on-time, on-budget and to technical specifications.
• Direct the internal project scope of work, budget, timeline, and change orders.
• Accountable for materials planning, budget development and cost control for assigned projects.
• Direct and obtain the equipment and resources needed on the project(s).
• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Understand Lifecycle management for Quality Applications, processes for protocol development and execution.
• Direct internal and/or client management activities for assigned projects
• Identify and address complex technical issues and resourcing
• Support team members; acting as the liaison to the client for discussing changes in scope of work, timeline, or budget.
• Provide frequent/ clear concise project updates to internal/external customers
• Direct meetings to problem solve skills to drive solutions to equipment/process issues, including FMEA and root cause analysis methodology
• Interface with vendors, when necessary, to ensure vendors will deliver parts, materials, components and equipment on-time, on-budget and to technical specifications.

• Must be willing to work onsite in Baltimore, MD
• Confident professional with extensive Planning Experience
• Understands good Planning practices and cycles
• Can write policy and procedures
• Can pull and analyze data against a Planning concept / policy
• Understands BOM structure and Routers / Recipes as entered into ERP and use in Planning
• Can sit with MPS, Production Scheduler and Material Planners and teach standard work performance cycle
• Can do work on Excel or ERP tool
• JD Edwards knowledge is a huge plus for setup, MDM structure, screens and levers for actual performance of job
• Understands material (RTE) Ready to Execute
• Understands planning cycle steps like start with reconciling BOM, Inv, Demand, Actual Production pipeline then do math into future monthly buckets
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in the Supply Chain function
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
• Demonstrated experience in leading CQV activities specific to Process Equipment
• Proficiency using PC and Microsoft Office tools
• Outgoing personality with strong ability to communicate effectively with peers in clear, concise terms
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication capabilities
• Experience with and tolerance for high levels of challenge and change
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients
• Proven ability to identify areas of business expansion and report to management team for follow-up

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

$107,800 - $164,446

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.