Associate Director, Therapeutic Development & Supply API

Associate Director, Therapeutic Development & Supply API – 2406200741W

Description

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking Associate Director, Therapeutic Development & Supply API to join our Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Supply Chain organization located in Wilson, North Carolina.

While this role will ultimately support the site operations located in Wilson NC, this role will also be required to support the project phase across both design & construction. For the project design phase, the role will require you to be present with our design teams in the Greater Philadelphia region. Once the design phase is completed, this role will support the construction and operational start-up of the site. For this, you will be required to be on site in Wilson, NC. Based on your current location the hiring team will work with you to determine travel and relocation arrangements. In steady state, we expect travel to be less than 10%.

J&J is expanding our manufacturing capacity with $2 billion investment to support strong portfolio growth and continue delivering breakthrough innovation and transformational medicines for patients. The new facility will expand production of innovative biologic medicines in areas including oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. J&J’s significant supply chain investment ensures a resilient and reliable future supply of medicines to meet accelerating demand for our current portfolio of medicines and our future innovations.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide process and technical leadership on how current & future Drug Substance Manufacturing Process Development and Biotherapeutics Platform will influence large molecule manufacturing during detailed design future proofing the facility for new products in the pipeline

Responsibilities for building out a process support lab and standing up of a team to support start up activities and future technical transfer support

Responsibilities for building out a team to support NPI & Clinical programs which will be introduced to the facility post start up

Support operation readiness lead with detailed planning of the back-end schedule including identifying opportunities to re-risk the schedule and support facility start up

Assisting in manufacturing investigations as required

Qualifications

Required:

A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience

A minimum of Master of Science in Biology, Pharmacy, Bioprocess Engineering or similar field

Advanced proficiency in English speaking, reading, and writing.

Ability to speak clearly and exercise good judgment.

Track record of developing and maintaining strong partnerships at all levels within the organization.

Ability to lead and motivate multicultural teams and engage remote stakeholders

Process-oriented and strong process knowledge in large molecule process development and/or manufacturing

Excellent problem-solving skills when managing potential conflicts within the local context, while implementing global standards and guidelines.

Understanding complex technical/regulatory issues impacting products

Experience of supporting capital projects in the range of 100 – 200 MM$ is a plus.

Working knowledge of GMPs and Regulatory standards for Healthcare Supply Chains

Working knowledge of Large Molecule BioProcess Engineering and Scale up Principles

Preferred:

A knowledge of process development of protein therapeutics from clinical to commercial launch

This job posting is anticipated to close on 10/20/2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

Sick time – up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year

Additional information can be found through the link below.

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: – https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Primary Location NA-US-North Carolina-Wilson

Other Locations NA-US-North Carolina-Raleigh, NA-US-North Carolina-Goldsboro, NA-US-Pennsylvania-Horsham, NA-US-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, NA-US-North Carolina-Greenville, NA-US-North Carolina-Rocky Mount

Organization Janssen Biotech, Inc. (6014)

Relocation Eligible: Yes – Within Country

Job Function Biotherapeutics R&D

Req ID: 2406200741W