Specialist, Shutdown Coordinator

Ferring Pharmaceuticals SA; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ferring Pharmaceuticals in Parsippany, New Jersey, is seeking a Specialist Shutdown Coordinator to oversee facility-related activities during shutdowns. The ideal candidate will manage project execution, ensuring safety and compliance whilst maintaining clear communication.

This hybrid role requires a Bachelor’s degree, five years' experience in an FDA-regulated environment, and strong project management skills. Benefits include competitive salary, healthcare coverage, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills.
• Expert understanding of regulations governing supported processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversees facility-related activities and projects during shutdowns.
• Manages relationships with key stakeholders effectively.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and purchasing policies.

Skills

Project management

cGMP principles

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

Ferring, a privately owned biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Specialist Shutdown Coordinator to oversee facility‑related activities and projects during shutdowns, ensuring safety, budget compliance, and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Takes full ownership of the end‑to‑end process, ensuring execution and accountability across every stage.
• Ensures that all relevant staff and departments are informed of construction and maintenance activities, maintaining clear communication regarding the status of utility shutdowns.
• Collaborates with the Maintenance Leadership Team, Validation, Quality, and Operations to develop a comprehensive shutdown schedule using Microsoft Project or similar software, enabling thorough tracking of outages, documentation execution, and shutdown closeout activities.
• Creates and oversees a shutdown planning action list, ensuring its timely execution.
• Manages relationships effectively with key stakeholders, including Maintenance and Production Team Leaders, Reliability Coordinators, and Operations Leadership.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for improvement.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and purchasing policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Evaluates and challenges the asset planning and coordination strategy before and during shutdowns.
• Drives a culture change within the plant to establish...
• Establishes preparatory work required before scheduled equipment downtime.
• Chairs the daily shutdown planning coordination meeting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of experience, preferably in engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an FDA‑regulated environment.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills.
• Comprehensive background in cGMP principles and concepts.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and general familiarity with Windows. SAP experience is a plus.
• Expert understanding of regulations governing supported processes and systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members at all levels, vendors, and departmental stakeholders involved in the shutdown process.
• Highly self‑motivated and detail‑oriented, with a keen attention to detail.
• Capacity to quickly identify and address issues that arise during shutdown activities, making timely decisions to ensure the smooth progression of the shutdown process.
• Strong leadership abilities with a high level of personal and departmental accountability and responsibility.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to make informed decisions regarding quality and compliance‑related matters with minimal oversight.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate and prioritize tasks effectively, manage multiple responsibilities, and ensure that shutdown activities stay on schedule.
• Ability to remain focused under pressure, especially during critical phases of the shutdown process where unexpected challenges may arise.
• Customer‑oriented mindset with a commitment to quality.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move around the manufacturing facility to oversee shutdown activities, inspect equipment, and communicate with team members.
• Ability to work long hours and potentially irregular shifts during shutdown periods, which may involve extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity.
• Adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range for this role is $77,000 to $98,000, a reasonable estimate of the base compensation. The actual amount paid may differ based on non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and primary work location.

Additional compensation will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus, with payouts based on individual and company performance.

Benefits include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential to be paid by employees, a 401(k) plan with company match, short and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, sick time, vacation time, 15 paid holidays per year, and paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment.

Work Location

This position is classified as a hybrid role, requiring onsite work at the Parsippany office four days per week and remote work for one day per week. The role will be located in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ferring is an equal‑opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

We are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (including disability/protected veterans). We maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Parsippany, New Jersey