Manager, Cryopreservation Operations Growth & Partnerships

Johnson & Johnson•Raritan, NJ

1d•$102,000 - $177,100

About The Position

The Cryopreservation Operations Growth & Partnerships Manager will be responsible for base business supply commercial cryopreserved starting material for CAR-T, Advanced Therapies. The role manages cryopreservation centers (CPCs) to ensure that starting apheresis material meets customer needs, provides the highest quality at the lowest total cost of ownership, and achieve maximum relationship value through accelerated innovation, supplier integration, process improvements, and collaboration. The external require extensive interaction with key business functions, critical supplier leadership, and other segment/functional leadership. The role acts as Virtual GM for assigned relationships, providing oversight for all activities and leads Virtual Management teams (VMTs) including Quality, Technical, Procurement, Planning and Finance to drive high performing sites. The role will shape external cryopreservation network strategy to drive innovative solutions that allow for growth and scale.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's or equivalent University Degree required
Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience and/or business management
Experience within Pharmaceutical Cell Therapy, or other similarly regulated industry
Solid understanding of functions including Quality, Technical Operations, Finance, Planning, and/or Procurement and driving continuous improvement
Experience leading supplier/external relationships and understanding of end-to-end supply chain
Strong influencing skills, with the ability to understand issues from multiple viewpoints

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience influencing external partners
Demonstrated ability to develop long range strategy based on delivering future needs of customers

Responsibilities

Deeply understand and communicate evolving market opportunities.
Lead partner assessment and new product implementation in coordination with cross-functional partners (MSAT, Quality, Planning, etc.), including site visits.
Define tech transfer expectations and supply strategy with partners.
Serve Virtual General Managers with external partners and lead JNJ team in partner management, providing oversight of all activities and financials.
Establish and maintain performance metrics and targets with the goal of improving supply, processes, and systems
Partner with procurement in agreement negotiations and ensure proper functional inputs.
Align cross-functional partners to ensure compliance to agreements, as well as overall cost management including seeking cost reduction opportunities.
Partner with internal partners to ensure optimized and harmonized operations for overall network efficiency
Manage cryopreservation network optimization and budget for global network

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year