Pharma Ops Transformation Program Lead

Lupin Pharmaceuticals; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Lupin Pharmaceuticals in Somerset, NJ is seeking a Program Manager, Technical Operations to lead site strategic initiatives and drive cross‑functional teams in global technical operations programs.

The role emphasizes data‑driven process improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and collaboration with R&D, Quality, Material Management and Engineering to optimize KPIs, reduce waste, and ensure robust manufacturing performance across dosage forms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Process Engineering, or related Life Science/Engineering degree.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is mandatory; Black Belt preferred.
• 5–10 years of proven experience as a process engineer in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with solid, liquid, semi-solid, and nasal spray operations is desirable.
• Certification in project management (PMP) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement global process improvement program and culture of continuous improvement to deliver high performance and behaviors.
• Collect and analyze data using statistical tools and methods on key products and processes.
• Lead/facilitate root cause analysis using lean principles.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Material Management, Engineering, and site functional leaders to establish shared Goals and key performance indicators.
• Identify improvement opportunities through the lean Six Sigma program to improve products through statistical methodologies.
• Lean Principles that impact KPIs through facilitation of lean activities and mentorship of employees.
• Lead diagnosis of workflow impediments and other wastes throughout the manufacturing and testing process and provide experienced counsel on eliminating them.
• Implement Best Practices for process optimization to drive continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
• Perform value stream mapping, risk assessment and FMEA on business processes.
• Forms cross-functional teams and provides daily leadership to ensure all aspects of the GTO initiatives are executed according to plan.
• Routinely tracks budget items and facilitates reconciliation for all services against scopes of work.
• Acts as a liaison between the global network of manufacturing sites on sharing best practices and GTO tools for continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (desirable)

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Project management

Education

B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Process Engineering / Life Sciences

PMP certification

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Lupin Pharmaceuticals in Somerset, NJ is seeking a Program Manager, Technical Operations to lead site strategic initiatives and drive cross‑functional teams in global technical operations programs.

The role emphasizes data‑driven process improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and collaboration with R&D, Quality, Material Management and Engineering to optimize KPIs, reduce waste, and ensure robust manufacturing performance across dosage forms.