Manufacturing Process Owner - Drug Product Formulation (SAP S/4 HANA Enablement)

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 86,500 - 96,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Billerica is seeking a Manufacturing Process Owner to optimize drug product formulation operations while supporting the SAP S/4HANA rollout. The ideal candidate will bridge operational needs and digital transformation, ensuring compliance with GMP standards. Responsibilities include training operators, validating master data, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. A Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or engineering is required, along with 7-12 years of experience in pharma manufacturing. A competitive compensation range of $86,500 to $96,500 along with an annual performance bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Engineering related field required.
• 7 to 12 years of experience in pharma manufacturing necessary.
• Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead optimization of drug product manufacturing operations.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/GxP and data integrity.
• Train operators and support manufacturing execution.

Skills

SAP PP/PI

GMP knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s in pharmacy

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

MES

EBR

LIMS

Job description

Manufacturing Process Owner - Drug Product Formulation (SAP S/4 HANA Enablement)

Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc (USA)

Date: Feb 27, 2026

Job Summary

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

Process Design & Operational Enablement

• 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

Implementation & Testing

• Lead FIT–GAP, testing, UAT to ensure operational readiness and continuity of manufacturing execution and integration validation

Go‑Live & Adoption

• Train operators, update SOPs, support hypercare to ensure stable and compliant manufacturing operations
• Track KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost), and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• 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

Other Duties as assigned

Work Conditions

• Office
• Controlled/manufacturing area

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear
• Be able to multitask
• Operate computer/office machines

20% of time in the initial phase

Education and Job Qualification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
• Working knowledge of SAP PP/PI in a manufacturing environment
• Strong GMP and regulatory understanding

Preferred Qualifications

• Regulatory exposure

Experience

• 7–12 years in pharma manufacturing
• Experience with MES/EBR/LIMS as part of manufacturing operations

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.