Senior Operations Manager - CAR-T

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Plant Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

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We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Operations Manager to join our Team in Raritan, NJ.

Our Raritan, NJ Cell Therapy facility is scaling up operational flows to serve more patients and meet the highest quality standards without compromising manufacturing efficiency. The Senior Manager is responsible for leading and driving long-term strategy and regulatory compliance, while striving for world-class excellence and performance. This role will also maintain excellent communication with business partners to manage expectations effectively and will help build the organization in alignment with operational ramp-up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of manufacturing operations for a personalized cell therapy, supporting both clinical and commercial requirements.

• Build and maintain an environment of innovative continuous improvement, focusing on quality, value creation, performance management, and capacity.

• Lead managers and operations personnel working in the Value Stream, including hiring and developing people at all levels to grow within and beyond their current roles.

• Partner effectively with all functions including Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Operations Support to ensure seamless execution of planned activities.

• Develop, coordinate, and drive a vision for operations; be passionate about continuously improving performance, technology utilization, and cost competitiveness.

• Accountable for and foster a culture of regulatory compliance and strong environmental, health, and safety performance.

• Coach, mentor, and provide development opportunities for all employees in the manufacturing function, building highly capable teams, and developing skills and expertise.

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s /University degree is required; advanced degree or focused degree in Science or Engineering is preferred

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant professional work experience

• Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) production environment

• Experience leading teams, developing talent, and championing diversity and inclusion

• Resilience to address challenges, changes, and unexpected setbacks in a positive way

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to effectively influence in all directions

• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities, thriving in a fast paced work environment

Preferred:

• Experience working in a sterile biological/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of Lean Methodologies, preferably certified Green or Black Belt

• Experience with electronic batch records and/or ERP systems

Other:

• May require up to 10% domestic or international travel

• This role is expected to be on site 5 days per week.

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$120.000 to $207,000

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. 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 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 Additional information can be found through the link below. The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.