Pharmaceutical Scheduler – Oracle Primavera P6

Andvaris Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Andvaris Inc. is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Scheduler in Chicago, IL, with extensive Oracle Primavera P6 expertise to support pharmaceutical production planning and scheduling.

The role requires deep knowledge of batch production, GMP, and FDA regulations, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product delivery. The ideal candidate will develop, maintain, analyze, and optimize complex schedules, monitor progress, and implement recovery plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing and scheduling.
• Hands-on Oracle Primavera P6 experience.
• FDA GMP knowledge.
• ERP/MRP familiarity.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules using Oracle Primavera P6.
• Plan and sequence manufacturing activities, including batch production, packaging, testing, and finished-product release.
• Establish schedule logic, activity relationships, dependencies, critical paths, and milestones.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams.
• Ensure availability of raw materials, APIs, excipients, and packaging materials.
• Monitor production progress against schedules and identify delays or risks.
• Analyze capacity, equipment utilization, workforce availability, and production constraints.
• Develop recovery schedules and corrective actions for deviations.
• Ensure schedules align with GMP, FDA regulations, and internal quality requirements.
• Prepare scheduling reports, track KPIs, and communicate performance to management.
• Utilize ERP/MRP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics to support planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Client is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Scheduler with extensive hands-on Oracle Primavera P6 experience to support pharmaceutical manufacturing and production scheduling operations in Chicago, IL.

This position is ideal for a seasoned scheduling professional with a strong background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, batch production environments, and regulatory requirements, including FDA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, analyzing, and optimizing complex production schedules while coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and timely product delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage daily, weekly, and monthly pharmaceutical production schedules using Oracle Primavera P6.
• Plan and sequence manufacturing activities, including batch production, packaging, testing, and finished-product release.
• Establish schedule logic, activity relationships, dependencies, critical paths, and key milestones.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams.
• Ensure availability of raw materials, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), excipients, and packaging materials.
• Monitor production progress against established schedules and identify potential delays or scheduling risks.
• Analyze manufacturing capacity, equipment utilization, workforce availability, and production constraints.
• Develop recovery schedules and recommend corrective actions to address schedule deviations.
• Ensure production schedules align with GMP standards, FDA regulations, and internal quality requirements.
• Prepare scheduling reports, track KPIs, and communicate schedule performance to management and stakeholders.
• Utilize ERP/MRP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics to support production planning and material coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or related manufacturing operations.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Oracle Primavera P6, including schedule development, maintenance, updates, critical-path analysis, dependencies, and progress monitoring.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including batch manufacturing, packaging, testing, and product release.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP standards, and pharmaceutical quality requirements.
• Experience coordinating with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical and communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing operations or complex manufacturing programs.
• Experience integrating Primavera P6 schedules with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), Critical Path Method (CPM), and schedule risk analysis.
• Experience with capacity planning, resource loading, schedule forecasting, and recovery planning.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical batch documentation, validation, quality control, and batch release processes.

Location & Relocation

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Candidates currently residing in Illinois are encouraged to apply. Candidates located outside Illinois must be willing to relocate to the Chicago area. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates, with details discussed during the interview process.

Interested?

If you have extensive Oracle Primavera P6 scheduling experience combined with a strong pharmaceutical manufacturing background, we would like to hear from you.