Production Scheduler-Drug Product/Drug Substance Manufacturing - FUJIFILM Biotechnologies : Job Details

Position Overview

The Production Scheduler, Drug Product Finished Goods is responsible for creating, maintaining, and optimizing daily and long-term production schedules across drug product manufacturing, filling, inspection, and packaging operations. This role ensures timely product delivery and efficient use of resources while adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Acting as a central coordination point, the scheduler partners with other departments (e.g., Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain) to align material availability, equipment capacity, and staffing needs with the production plan.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is building the future of bioproduction in Holly Springs, North Carolina. By end of 2025, well open North Americas largest end-to-end CDMO biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, offering drug substance production, fill-finish, and packaging under one roof.

Were looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us realize this exciting vision and deliver the next vaccine, cure, or therapy. We offer a dynamic work environment and were proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your purpose, energy, and drivewhat we call Genki. Ready to shape the future of medicine? Lets transform healthcare together!

Holly Springs, North Carolina, combines small-town warmth with proximity to Raleighs thriving tech scene, making it the perfect blend of community and opportunity.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of giving our world more smiles. Visit:

Job Description

What Youll Do

Develops and manages detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory goals, and equipment and labor capacity

Collaborates with cross-functional teams (e.g., Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, Warehouse) to align production activities and meet operational objectives

Monitors execution of production schedules and makes proactive adjustments in response to delays, equipment issues, or deviations

Communicates schedule updates, challenges, and risks clearly and promptly to stakeholders

Coordinates with materials management to confirm availability of raw materials and components needed for production

Contributes to long-term capacity planning and resource forecasting in support of strategic business initiatives

Utilizes enterprise systems (Enterprise Resource Planning [ERP]/Manufacturing Execution System [MES]) to issue work orders, monitor progress, and track key performance metrics

Participates in daily and weekly planning meetings to support real-time operational decisions

Basic Requirements - Drug Product - #35514

High school diploma with 8+ years related experience OR

Associates Degree in Life or Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field with 6+ years of direct experience OR

Bachelors in Life or Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field with 4+ years of direct experience

Equivalent military experience or training

Preferred Requirements - Drug Product - #35514

Experience in drug product manufacturing, sterile processing, or quality assurance

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MES platforms (e.g., PAS-X)

BioWorks or BTEC coursework

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Basic Requirements - Drug Substance Mfg (DSM) - #35669

High school diploma with 9+ years related experience OR

Associates Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of direct experience OR

Bachelors in Life Science, Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of direct experience

Equivalent military experience or training

Preferred Requirements-Drug Substance Mfg (DSM) - #35669

Proficiency in Tableau and/or Alteryx or similar software

5+ years of direct cGMP experience