Specialist, Facilities Operations

Job Overview Ferring is a privately‑owned, biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing life‑changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. The Specialist, Facilities Operations supports a GMP manufacturing site by ensuring effective governance, visibility, and compliance of facilities, engineering, and metrology work through accurate system management, proactive coordination, and strong cross‑functional communication. Responsibilities Serve as SME for the SAP PM / Work Order Management system for facilities, engineering, and metrology activities. Create and maintain accurate SAP master data, including equipment creation and hierarchy, functional locations, maintenance and calibration requirements, task lists, and frequencies. Translate engineering and metrology requirements into compliant and accurate SAP configurations, ensuring data integrity and alignment with GMP, Quality, and audit expectations. Provide clear and proactive visibility of work order status to Engineering, Metrology, Quality, and Operations teams; monitor open, in‑progress, and upcoming work orders to ensure completion within required timelines. Identify, flag, and elevate risks related to overdue or upcoming calibration and maintenance activities, and equipment availability impacting Production, Packaging, or QC; proactively raise escalation when equipment is at risk of going overdue to avoid production stoppages. Work closely with Engineering and Metrology teams who plan and execute work orders. Act as a key liaison between Facilities, Engineering, Metrology, Quality, and Operations. Support alignment across teams by providing transparent data, reports, and status updates. Ensure all SAP configuration and work order processes align with GMP and site Quality Systems. Support audit readiness by maintaining accurate system records and documentation. Understand and apply applicable SOPs, change control, deviation, and GMP documentation requirements. Partner with Quality as needed to support investigations or inspections related to facilities or equipment records. Qualifications College (Associate/Bachelors) degree with substantial hands‑on facilities/utilities experience in GMP manufacturing. Strong experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment (pharma, biotech, or medical devices). Hands‑on experience with SAP PM / Work Order Management systems. Solid understanding of Quality Systems, GMP documentation, and audit expectations. Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Experience supporting facilities, engineering, or metrology functions. Familiarity with calibration programs and equipment lifecycle management. Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment. Ability to analyze data and create dashboards or reports for leadership visibility. Physical Job Requirements Primarily office‑based with routine presence in a GMP manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse environment. May require entry into controlled areas, including cleanrooms, utility spaces, and equipment areas. Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during facility walkthroughs or coordination activities. Ability to occasionally lift and carry items up to 15lbs (e.g., files, laptops, small equipment or supplies). May be required to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and humidity typical of manufacturing and utility areas. Ability to comply with all site safety, GMP, and gowning requirements. Role location: Parsippany, NJ. Compensation and Benefits Base salary range: $80,000 - $95,000. Additional compensation: annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance. Benefits: comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential; 401k plan with company match; short and long‑term disability coverage; basic life insurance; wellness benefits; tuition reimbursement for certain expenses; sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked; vacation time up to 120 hours in the first four years and 160 hours in the fifth year; 15 paid holidays per year; paid parental leave (subject to minimum employment period). Equal Opportunity Employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ferring Holding SA