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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Production Planner - Supply Chain Planning

Production Planning & SchedulingUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeHamilton, ON, Canada$71.4k - $93.7k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, life sciences, or a related field is required.
  • Two to three years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience is required; experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical research sectors is preferred.
  • Strong command of enterprise resource planning and materials requirements planning systems and advanced data management tools, such as Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and workflow automation tools.
  • Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures within a regulated manufacturing environment is required.
  • Organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders are required.
  • Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate global time zones as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Clinical Supply Chain team, contract manufacturing organizations, and internal manufacturing sites to plan and schedule patient doses, calibration sample availability, and manufacturing operations.
  • Prepare and communicate weekly manufacturing demand reports to internal and external collaborators to align operations and plan ahead.
  • Maintain accurate data entry within planning systems and trackers, and perform regular data audits to support real-time visibility, schedule accuracy, reliable reporting, and operational planning.
  • Develop, draft, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions for departmental processes and supply activities to ensure Good Practice compliance and consistency.
  • Serve as a liaison between supply chain, quality assurance, and manufacturing partners to resolve scheduling bottlenecks.
  • Participate in optimizing planning workflows, system enhancements, and change control assessments.
  • Perform other related operational duties as required by the business.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with clinical trial phases I–III, blinding and randomization concepts, and timelines for patient-specific dosing.
  • Experience in cell therapy or radiopharmaceutical supply chain operations.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise resource planning or materials requirements planning systems, such as SAP, or specialized clinical supply management systems such as Perceptive RTSM.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data modeling, automated trackers, and complex formulas.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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