Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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

Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Cork, Cork, Ireland, Latina, Italy, Leiden, Netherlands, Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine .

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United States and Puerto Rico – Requisition Number: 2506238001W

Switzerland, Italy, Ireland, Belgium and Netherlands - Requisition Number: R-000600

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. #Li-Hybrid

We are searching for the best talent for Senior Manager, MSAT COE Technology Transfer Process Strategy! This onsite/hybrid position will be in Titusville, New Jersey. Alternate onsite/hybrid locations may be considered at other Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC) sites such as Schaffhausen, Switzerland; Latina, Italy; Gurabo, Puerto Rico; Cork, Ireland; Beerse, Belgium; or Leiden, Netherlands.

Are you interested in joining a team that is positively impacting and improving patients' lives by ensuring high quality in the manufacturing of our products? Apply today for this exciting opportunity!

The Senior Manager will be integral to the Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Center of Excellence (COE), directly contributing to the development of business and functional strategies within MSAT related to technology transfer. They will have a primary focus on shaping, driving, and optimizing the technology transfer process, with an emphasis on ensuring robust process governance to provide a framework for accountability, adherence, and continuous improvement. The Senior Manager is responsible for defining process objectives, ensuring adherence to standard methodologies, optimizing process efficiency and effectiveness, and serving as a key liaison between stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and align processes with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the technology transfer process across the product lifecycle, including New Product Introduction (NPI), secondary technology transfer, and lifecycle management, and across Small Molecule and Large Molecule Platforms.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs, to ensure effective technology transfer.

• Work with MSAT Platforms and business leaders to improve agility in technology transfer, focusing on cost, risk, and cycle time efficiencies.

• Communicate performance, progress, challenges, and achievements to stakeholders at all levels, including senior management.

• Identify risks associated with technology transfer and develop proactive mitigation strategies.

• Cultivate a culture of innovation and partnership to support the successful development and commercialization of new technologies.

• Benchmark and collaborate with internal and external teams to uphold high standards of process execution and delivery across Manufacturing & Technical Operations (MTO).

• Integrate Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team objectives and decision-making processes.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's / University or equivalent degree is required

Experience & Skills:

Required:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience

• Experience within a Manufacturing and/or Technical pharmaceutical environment

• Demonstrated experience in technology transfers across Small Molecule (SM) and/or Large Molecule (LM) platforms

• Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry guidelines specific for the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., FDA, GMP, ICH, etc.)

• Strong cross-functional business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing without authority, at all levels of the organization, and managing partner relationships effectively with various stakeholders

• Proficient in tracking process improvements and measuring business value realization

• Effective system and process thinking capabilities, with a strategic vision aligned to organizational goals

• Strong multitasking abilities, thriving in a complex and dynamic environment

Preferred:

• Project management experience or certification (e.g., PMP or FPX)

• Digital competence with supply chain systems and data analysis/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Minitab, and/or Planisware)

• Lean, Six Sigma, or Process Excellence experience, training, or certification

Other:

• Requires proficiency in English (written and verbal) to communicate effectively and professionally

• Ability to work internationally across various time zones

• May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel, depending on project requirements

• Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on-site a minimum of three days each week, with the option of two remote workdays each week