Supervisor, Calibration

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.  

The Supervisor, Calibration is responsible for overseeing the site calibration program, ensuring all measurement and test equipment is calibrated, maintained, and documented in compliance with applicable quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role supervises calibration technicians, manages calibration schedules, and ensures timely investigation and documentation of out-of-tolerance conditions, including the creation and management of deviations.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country. 

Responsibilities:  

• Supervise daily operations of the calibration and metrology program. 
• Manage and maintain the calibration schedule to ensure all instruments are calibrated within required intervals. 
• Oversee calibration activities, including coordination with third-party calibration vendors. 
• Review and approve calibration records, certificates, and documentation for accuracy and completeness. 
• Investigate out-of-tolerance (OOT) calibration results and assess potential product impact. 
• Create and manage deviations to address out-of-tolerance calibration findings, including root cause evaluation and corrective actions. 
• Maintain and improve the calibration database. 
• Periodically review calibration procedures, work instructions, and SOPs. 
• Provide technical guidance for calibration technicians and other departments on instruments. 
• Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections related to calibration and measurement systems. 
• Trend calibration data to identify recurring issues or equipment drift. 
• Work cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Validation teams to resolve measurement system issues. 
• Ensure traceability of measurement standards to national or international standards such as National Institute of Standards and Technology. 
• Drive continuous improvement of the site metrology and calibration program.

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in calibration, metrology, or quality systems in a regulated or manufacturing environment. 
• Experience supervising or leading calibration personnel or programs. 
• Strong experience with calibration management systems or CMMS software. 
• Experience investigating out-of-tolerance calibration events and performing product impact assessments. 
• Familiarity with deviation, CAPA, and quality event systems. 
• Working knowledge of calibration standards, traceability, and measurement uncertainty. 
• Experience supporting quality audits and regulatory inspections. 

Preferred Experience

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or GMP-regulated manufacturing. 
• Familiarity with root cause investigation tools and risk assessment methods. 
• Experience managing third-party calibration vendors. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout production, laboratory, and warehouse environments for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while reviewing calibration records, analyzing data, and managing the calibration database.
• Capability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift up to approximately 25lbs.

Role will be in Parsippany, NJ. 

Ferring + you    

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry’s most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.    

Our Compensation and Benefits   

At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $119,000 to $140,000 which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance. [For sales employees] Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of sales commissions - payouts are based on individual and geography/company performance. 

Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment as well as 15 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring. 

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.   

Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in.    

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug-free workplace.