Manager, Cryopreservation Operations Growth & Partnerships 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:

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We are searching for the best talent for a Manager, Cryopreservation Operations Growth & Partnerships to join our Team in Raritan, NJ.

Summary:

The Cryo Ops Growth and Partnership Manager will be responsible for base business supply of commercial cryopreserved starting material for CAR-T, Advanced Therapies.

The role manages cryopreservation centers (CPCs) to ensure that starting apheresis material meets customer needs, provides the highest quality at the lowest total cost of ownership, and achieve maximum relationship value through accelerated innovation, supplier integration, process improvements, and collaboration.

The external require extensive interaction with key business functions, critical supplier leadership, and other segment/functional leadership.

The role acts as Virtual GM for assigned relationships, providing oversight for all activities and leads Virtual Management teams (VMTs) including Quality, Technical, Procurement, Planning and Finance to drive high performing sites.

The role will shape external cryopreservation network strategy to drive innovative solutions that allow for growth and scale.

Key Responsibilities


* Deeply understand and communicate evolving market opportunities.


* Lead partner assessment and new product implementation in coordination with cross-functional partners (MSAT, Quality, Planning, etc.), including site visits.


* Define tech transfer expectations and supply strategy with partners.


* Serve Virtual General Managers with external partners and lead JNJ team in partner management, providing oversight of all activities and financials.


* Establish and maintain performance metrics and targets with the goal of improving supply, processes, and systems


* Partner with procurement in agreement negotiations and ensure prope...