Scientific Manager, Analytical Development – Biologics

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:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:
Biotherapeutics R&D

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine:
 

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 for a Scientific Manager, Analytical Development – Biologics to be located in Spring House, PA. 
 

Purpose: 
The Scientific Manager Analytical Development – Biologics will be part of an exciting team establishing an at-line automated analytical testing lab and leading the daily operations and analytical scientists.

 
 

You will be responsible for:
•    Lead a team to efficiently deliver clinical at-line analytical results while working in a dynamic automation environment.
•    Lead all aspects of the daily operations of the GMP automation lab, ensuring efficient utilization of resources.

Managing sample logistics and prioritizing testing.
•    Ensure equipment is managed efficiently so the lab is operating at optimal capacity.
•    Identify and resolve first line technical issues related to automation systems.
•    Collaborate and troubleshoot equipment issues with the automation team.
•    Ensure the team performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
•    Drive process improvements and ensure safety and quality compliance.
•    Ensures staff is trained on procedures and provide guidance to staff and contractors on data verification and integrity.
•    Manage a team of workcell leads, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal performance and career development.
•    Ability to cultivate team efficiency and cohesiveness in a complex, matrix environment.

Qualifications / Requirements:
 

Education:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or other related scientific field is required
•    Master’s degree or PhD preferred 

Required:
•    Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant industrial exper...