Senior Planner & Scheduler

Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio); North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AskBio Inc. is seeking a Senior Planner and Scheduler for its RTP, NC site.

You will develop detailed maintenance plans and schedules in a GxP‑regulated environment, acting as the CMMS SME and driving data quality, metrics, and improvements across maintenance, engineering, metrology, quality, and operations. This onsite role reports to the Associate Director, Facilities Reliability, and requires strong CMMS experience, calibration program knowledge, and a track record of coordinating spare parts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Admin, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s with 3+ years; or HS diploma with 9+ years of related experience.
• Direct experience planning and scheduling maintenance in a pharma/biotech or GxP/GMP-regulated environment.
• Hands‑on maintenance planning covering spare parts, calibration programs, and facility/utility systems.
• Proficiency with at least one major CMMS (e.g., Blue Mountain RAM, IBM Maximo, SAP PM, eMaint, Fiix) including master data config and metrics reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance activities in a GxP-regulated setting.
• Own CMMS data quality and drive continuous improvement of planning processes.
• Coordinate spare parts and materials to align with maintenance plans.
• Lead calibration and utilities coordination and ensure compliance.
• Review maintenance plans for reliability and optimize scheduling across teams.
• Coordinate work assignments and logistics while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

CMMS

Maintenance planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Project management

Calibration programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

High School Diploma with related experience

Tools

Blue Mountain RAM

IBM Maximo

SAP PM

eMaint

Fiix

Job description

AskBio Inc., a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life‑saving medicines and changing lives. The company maintains a portfolio of clinical programs across a range of neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease indications with a clinical‑stage pipeline that includes investigational therapeutics for congestive heart failure, limb‑girdle muscular dystrophy, multiple system atrophy, Parkinson’s disease, and Pompe disease. AskBio’s gene therapy platform includes Pro10™™, an industry‑leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process, and an extensive array of capsids and promoters. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and European headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland, the company has generated hundreds of proprietary capsids and promoters, several of which have entered pre‑clinical and clinical testing.

Our vision:

Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.

Our mission:

Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people’s lives.

Our principles:

• Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries.
• Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need.
• Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential.

Our values:

• Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need.
• Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate, actively listen, openly communicate, and embrace diverse points of view.
• Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our mission.We hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients, families, and caregivers.
• Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action.
• Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through.

Position Summary

The Senior Planner and Scheduler is responsible for developing detailed plans and schedules for maintenance work execution in a GxP‑regulated environment, including preventative maintenance, calibrations, corrective work orders, and utilities support. This role serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for planning data in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), owning the quality of planning and scheduling data, generating metrics and reports that drive maintenance performance, and continually improving how the organization uses the system for planning and scheduling. The role is a critical link between maintenance, engineering, metrology, quality, and operations teams, ensuring that resources, spare parts, and compliance requirements are planned and that all stakeholders are aligned on the schedule.

This is an onsite position in RTP, NC reporting to the Associate Director, Facilities Reliability.

Job Responsibilities

• Planning & Scheduling:
• CMMS Ownership & Continuous Improvement:
• Spare Parts & Materials:
• Calibration & Utilities:
• Maintenance Plan Review & Reliability:
• Work Assignment & Logistics:
• Compliance:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma with 9+ years of role‑relevant work experience
• Direct experience planning and scheduling maintenance in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or other GxP/GMP‑regulated environment
• Hands‑on maintenance planning experience spanning spare parts management, calibration programs, and facility/utility systems
• Demonstrated proficiency with at least one major CMMS used in the pharma industry (e.g., Blue Mountain RAM, IBM Maximo, SAP PM, eMaint, Fiix, or equivalent), including configuring master data and extracting metrics and reports
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills; able to assess unusual circumstances, evaluate equipment and schedule data, and devise solutions with limited precedent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence and align cross‑functional stakeholders and advise others on difficult planning matters
• Complete working knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling principles and practices; works independently with review at critical points
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy suitable for a regulated environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to train new team members and coach peers on planning, scheduling, and CMMS best practices

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• Experience leading or playing an instrumental role in a CMMS migration or new CMMS startup, including data preparation, cleansing, and validation
• Experience with in‑house calibration program management and metrology workflows in a CMMS
• Knowledge of reliability and risk management principles (e.g., FMEA, RCM, criticality analysis) and project management methodologies (PMI, Lean)
• Certifications such as CMRP, CRL, or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)

AskBio Inc. (AskBio) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening by calling us at [phone] or sending us an email at [e-mail].