Geel Technical Operations Director.

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Janssen is recruiting for a TECHNICAL OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, for our small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing site located in Geel, Belgium.

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The site Technical Operations Director is responsible for directing and coordinating resources and critical business planning, new product launches, product optimizations, product lifecycle support, technical transfers, and business performance tracking within the Geel Site. This position contributes to the strategies and performance of the Small Molecule Technical Operations Platform. The site Technical Operations Director is a team member of both the Geel Site and the Small Molecule Technical Operations Platform leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Geel Technical Operations Team with a dedicated focus on:

• New Product Introduction (NPI) / Lifecycle Management (LCM)
• Delivery of Process Improvement and Cost Improvement Projects
• Validation execution (Process, Cleaning, Sterilization, Aseptic Process Simulation)
• Standards and new Technology Deployment
• Investigation resolution
• Team and talent development

Day-to-day Validation Management as well as related Project Execution, including supporting NPI or LCM initiatives.

Execution of standards and delivery of business results on site.

Accountable for Validation Master Plan, execution and any related performance monitoring of related Process, Cleaning, Sterilization and Aseptic Process Simulation Validation

System Owner of Validation and therefore accountable for Regulatory Inspections and audits for area of responsibility

Collaborates with key Stakeholders such as Site General Manager, Global Technical Operations teams and Chemical Process Research & Development in the delivery of business objectives

Actively contributes to the Geel site and Technical Operations Platform Business Strategies in line with overall Platform objectives

Partner with SM TO Innovation, Technology & Strategy workstream in the evaluation of new technology solutions that will drive value at the Geel Site and lead the delivery of Geel Technical Operations technology roadmap initiatives

Partner with the SM API LCM TO Lead in the sharing of best practice, knowledge etc in pursuit of process harmonization as appropriate across the SM API LCM sites and business units

Ensures all budgetary aspects for Geel TO are fulfilled

Establish strong End to End connections within the Supply Chain in relation to upstream and downstream connectivity for new product introductions.

Education

Qualifications

A master’s degree is required; engineering, science or related degree.

Required

Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong expertise in small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) technical transfer, manufacturing processes, validation, equipment, and regulations with focus on Small Molecule API technology.
• Proven understanding of Quality & Compliance / Regulatory Requirements/Safety (GMP/EH&S) especially for Small Molecule API Technology.
• Proven working knowledge in Supply Chain functions and financials.
• Collaborates optimally to achieve performance improvement.
• Establishes effective communications and common goals and objectives.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Personal and interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
  
  

Preferred

• Experience with introduction of pharmaceutical products to manufacturing sites and late stage development with working technical knowledge of manufacturing site unit operations, associated technologies, control strategies and data analytics
• Motivated, self-starter able to work independently with demonstrated problem solving skills
  
  

Other

• English: Fluent (written and spoken) is required
• Local language: Fluent Dutch (written and spoken)
• Position requires availability to travel to domestic and international destinations, ten percent (5-15%) of the time

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location

Belgium-Antwerp-Geel-

Organization

Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. (7555)

Job Function

Engineering

Requisition ID

2206005549W