Beschrijving
At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of millions of patients around the globe. If you’re ready to be a pioneer in the development of innovative therapeutics, we want you to join us on this exciting journey! This role offers a unique opportunity for a dynamic Sr. Manager Engineering to make a real impact.
About the Department
Join the Global Pharmaceutical Product Development and Supply (PPDS) organization within the Therapeutics Development and Supply (TDS) team at Johnson & Johnson. Based in Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, our development centers span the US, Asia, and Europe, driving the creation of cutting-edge pharmaceutical dosage forms.
Your Role
As a Sr. Manager Engineering you will be a key player in our Pharmaceutical Supply and Engineering Sciences Organization. You will be leading a multi-disciplinary team of project and compliance engineers taking accountability for upgrading and introducing drug product manufacturing technologies in our state-of-the art drug product pilot plant.
As a key player of our organization, you will help shape the future of drug product formulation and process development. Your responsibilities will include:
- Be the leader and coach: Coach and coordinate multi-functional teams of engineers across different technology areas. Lead engineering execution of projects and initiatives in the pilot plant. Ensure documentation of project and program activities and deliverables in line with GMP compliance and EHS&S standards and policies.
- Collaborate for success: Establish effective working relationships with partnering departments as well as developing new partnerships to optimize processes. Leverage expert groups outside of your own organization to build expertise. Develop an operating model to pro-actively assess business needs do drive proper decision making and prioritization.
- Innovate: Lead and support specific strategic investments through feasibility studies, capacity analysis, technology screening and strategic project management. Provide technical leadership to drive the long-term strategic masterplan.
- Be the expert: Develop and deploy engineering standards for the drug product Pilot Plant in sync with IMSC MAM and E&PS organization. Provide ongoing technical support to clinical manufacturing operations through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and product impact assessments for non-conformance investigations and process changes/improvements.
Kwalificaties
Your Qualifications
- Education & Experience: Master's degree with 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with expertise in one or more core areas (project management, equipment design and engineering) – overall knowledge of all related engineering areas to enable program or technical leadership for critical programs.
- Detailed knowledge of GxP requirements and regulations
- Track record of successful working within a matrix environment for interacting with Drug Product Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Compliance, and Quality
- Managing risk, including escalation, prioritization and resolution of systems and support issues and developing and managing responses
- Showing initiative in innovative approaches to challenges in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Must have strong collaboration and influencing skills to partner effectively at all levels and across multiple groups. Ability to leverage internal and external expertise to drive innovative solutions
- Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and lead a group of approx. 20 project & compliance engineers (int/ext). Conflict resolution and team building instincts. Strong communicator.
- Strong organization and prioritization skills
Our Offer
- Exciting Opportunities: Join an international and dynamic environment that promotes continuous learning and personal growth.
- Prime Location: Work at a site that encompasses all aspects of drug discovery and development, just a stone’s throw from the vibrant city of Antwerp.
- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, on-site sports facilities, health programs, and family benefits that support your well-being.
- Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse team where your opinions are valued, and a healthy work-life balance is a priority.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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.