MSAT Strategy & Deployment Director

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Spring House, PA

4d•$164,000 - $278,000

About The Position

The Advanced Manufacturing Deployment Leader defines and owns the platform-based advanced manufacturing strategy for Biotherapeutics. The role translates business and manufacturing priorities into technology roadmaps, deploys standards and capabilities across platforms, and provides technical leadership for product life-cycle management, network reconfiguration, new product introduction, capacity expansion, and major cost-improvement initiatives. Working in a global, matrix environment, the Director partners across Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Value Chain Management, and Biotherapeutics platform and site leadership. The position directs managers and/or senior individual contributors, builds organizational capability through coaching and succession planning, and aligns the team’s work with Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives. The position may involve partnering across international time zones. Remote work may be considered case by case and requires company approval.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Technology, or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of experience.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Ability to partner in an international environment across different time zones.
Ability to define strategy and translate business objectives into executable MSAT technology priorities.
Ability to implement new technologies on the GMP manufacturing shop floor, including technical and automation readiness, change management, and alignment with product/CMC milestones.
Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with a strong drive for continuous learning and improvement.
Experience or familiarity with document control systems such as TruVault; financial systems such as Planisware and gCRAFT; contract management tools for Confidential Disclosure Agreements; Microsoft Teams; and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or relevant certifications.
Skills listed as preferred include Agile Decision Making, Coaching, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Developing Others, Disruptive Innovations, Emerging Technologies, Inclusive Leadership, Intellectual Property Licensing, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Process Control, Process Engineering, Product Costing, Program Management, Project Schedule, Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Talent Management, and Technical Research.

Responsibilities

Define and own the platform-based advanced manufacturing strategy, including technology roadmaps, governance, capability building, and value capture.
Partner with Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Leadership on business planning, including the long-range financial plan, and translate business goals into MSAT objectives.
Align advanced manufacturing strategy with new product introductions, technology transfers, product strategy roadmaps, lifecycle management, and network reconfiguration projects; provide expertise and resources to support these efforts.
Partner with Emerging Technologies leaders to guide the intake of new technologies onto platform roadmaps and enable future deployment.
Research emerging technology and regulatory trends to help maintain competitive advantage.
Evaluate and deploy technologies, technology standards, and applications through platform assets and products.
Support new technologies and applications, including proof-of-concept development, prototyping, systems algorithm development, and project management protocols.
Lead major cost-improvement programs and implementation of new capabilities and capacity.
Provide technical leadership for technology lifecycle management.
Partner with Process Science and Modeling leadership to deploy process-science and data-science solutions into platforms.
Communicate key requirements and coordinate Digital Architecture and Automation readiness with GET Automation and JJT.
Partner with R&D on manufacturing strategy and new development platforms.
Build and sustain relationships with Global Platform Leads, Site General Managers, R&D, Quality, Value Chain Leads, and External Manufacturing.
Serve as the single point of contact for platform technology and innovation to MSAT platform leads.
Allocate resources, prioritize projects, and drive realization of platform goals.
Direct managers and/or senior individual contributors in a matrix environment.
Conduct career-development conversations and provide coaching, feedback, mentoring, and developmental opportunities for staff and local high-potential talent.
Manage organizational budget, performance, and compliance.
Implement workforce and succession plans aligned with business needs.
Evaluate performance and initiate corrective action when necessary.
Own platform advanced manufacturing strategy, associated roadmaps, and technology deployment.
Account for technology portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, execution, and value realization against platform goals.
Provide direction on complex technical approaches, deployment standards, and lifecycle-management priorities.
Balance near-term manufacturing needs with longer-term technology, capability, workforce, and succession requirements.

Benefits

Participation in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Eligibility for the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to applicable policies and hire date.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington, subject to applicable policies and hire date.
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, or foster care of a child.
Condolence Leave: 30 days for an immediate family member and 5 days for an extended family member.
Caregiver Leave: 10 days.
Volunteer Leave: 4 days.
Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours.