Senior Processing Engineer

Johnson & Johnson•Hopewell Township, PR

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

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: Supply Chain Engineering Job Sub Function: Process Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: 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. We are searching for the best talent, Senior Processing Engineer. This Hybrid position can be based in Titusville, New Jersey, Springhouse Pa, or Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. #LI-Hybrid MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology) is a division of the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC) of Johnson & Johnson. MSAT is a worldwide organization with members located across the geography in close vicinity to the Internal Manufacturing Network (MTO) and External Manufacturers, providing Technical Competence and Manufacturing Excellence to Johnson and Johnson’s pharmaceutical environment and product portfolio. The MSAT Synthetics DP External Site Senior Processing Engineer is responsible for providing technical oversight to external manufacturing (EM) sites. They will also be responsible for site ownership in performing due diligence, auditing, and site onboarding. The Scientist will conduct technical/risk assessment, execution, and/or oversight of New Product Introduction (NPI), technical transfers, and Product Life Cycle (LCM) management. They will be involved with standards and new technology deployment, Multi-Variate Analysis (MVA) & statistical analysis, Proactive assessments and de-risking of products and process through collaboration with various other MSAT teams, different functions, and partners.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree required; Master's or PhD and/or focused degree specialization in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent technical subject is preferred.
Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrated experience/expertise with various dosage forms, including experience with solids manufacturing technology, process, and transfer.
Experience working with external manufacturing network (EM.
Basic knowledge of Small Molecule Supply chain (products, customers, suppliers, plants).
Strong communication and teamwork/networking skills with the ability to interact at different levels of the organization/sector.
Ability to lead activities under general direction, and demonstrate a good sense of prioritization of assigned tasks & goals and handle time accordingly.
Strong understanding and knowledge of Q&C (Quality & Compliance) and the regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, EHSS, etc.) related to pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
May require up to 25% travel, domestic and/or international depending on business needs.
Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on-site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays each week and depending on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in new pharmaceutical manufacturing technology especially OROS technology, continuous manufacturing, or related technology.
Understanding and application knowledge in statistics and process excellence / investigation tools.

Responsibilities

Handle execution of drug product technology transfer, product life cycle activities, material qualification, and cleaning validation.
Support NPI using applicable tools and standards in collaboration with Virtual Management Team (VMT), key supply chain functions, Technical launch integrators / owners, and EM site.
Act as Technical coordinator for CMO process technology proficiency assessment, technology standards, and implementation of MSAT Technology Roadmaps.
Serve as primary contact and site owner for technical issues related to EM and represent in VMT by being a single technical voice including EM, thus supporting decision / actions.
Maintain and develop good understanding of the status regarding ongoing and future planned technical activities at site.
Engage in Site Lifecycle processes (due diligence / selection, onboarding, engage, ongoing monitoring, disengage) including support to localization; also be involved in technical assessment / due diligence of product portfolio / in- licensing.
Support working models and tools in handling EM from technical perspective which includes Technical risk metrics & Switching Effort / Complexity metric for fit-for-purpose segmentation model, and account planning/adherence.
Conduct technical assessment of change controls and other quality related activities by associating with Quality for audits and inspections.
Provide technical support on site for investigations and resolution of deviation / OOS (process, cleaning, troubleshooting) by collaborating with engineering, product launch, and technical owners.

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)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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 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
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours