Validation / Technical Transfer Planner
About The Position
As a Validation & Technical Transfer Planning Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful introduction, validation, and site transfer of pharmaceutical products into commercial manufacturing. Working within the Supply Chain organization, you will ensure planning system readiness, demand alignment, and uninterrupted supply continuity throughout the validation lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with Commercial Demand Planning, Business/Project Management, Operations, Quality, and Technical Operations to maintain accurate ERP master data, support MRP execution, and enable a seamless transition to steady-state commercial planning. Your work directly supports product availability for patients and customers around the world.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 3–5 years of professional experience; supply chain or customer-facing experience preferred.
- Strong ERP experience (SAP preferred).
- Experience supporting product launches, validation builds, or site transfers.
- Understanding of GMP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of supply chain planning principles, MRP, and S&OP processes.
- Strong proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional internal and external customer service.
Nice To Haves
- Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain accurate planning parameters in SAP to support validation builds and technical transfers.
- Configure and validate material master data, MRP settings, lead times, lot sizes, and safety stock levels.
- Ensure appropriate planning strategies and procurement settings during new product introductions and site transfers.
- Support SKU setup, extensions, and lifecycle changes in alignment with data governance standards.
- Translate validation and technical transfer timelines into executable supply plans.
- Align forecast signals with Commercial Demand Planning during product ramp-up and ramp-down phases.
- Support S&OP processes by providing visibility to validation-related supply plans, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Develop inventory bridge strategies to mitigate service disruptions during validation and site transitions.
- Monitor excess and obsolescence exposure related to lifecycle changes.
- Identify material, capacity, or system risks and implement cross-functional mitigation plans.
- Track service level performance and inventory health during validation execution.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Project Management, Quality, Regulatory, and Procurement to ensure supply readiness.
- Support smooth handoff of validated products to the assigned Commercial Demand Planner.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product introduction and site transfer planning processes.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits — effective Day 1
- Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Annual incentive plan bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
