Operations Director Parenteral

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 Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:
Plant Management

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Gurabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

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We are searching for the best talent for an Operations Director Parenteral to join our team in Gurabo, PR.

Summary:
Lead the Parenteral and Combo Product manufacturing cells to deliver safe, compliant, high‑quality products on time and within cost targets.

This role requires strong technical pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise, proven leadership and coaching ability, and experience driving continuous improvement and reliability in a regulated environment.

Key responsibilities:


* Develop and implement retention, rewards and recognition programs to retain critical talent and drive engagement.


* Lead special projects and site‑wide improvement initiatives; transfer proven process innovations across shifts and functions.


* Partner with Product Management and Technical Operations to pilot and deploy new technologies and process improvements that reduce cost, improve quality, and shorten cycle time.


* Define, deploy and maintain cell performance measures and standards; effectively use the performance management system to drive pay‑for‑performance and individual development plans.


* Lead and support regulatory inspections and audits for the cell; ensure documentation, records, and processes are inspection‑ready and implement corrective actions as required.


* Prioritize, plan and manage capital projects and equipment upgrades for the cell, including budget oversight and coordination with Engineering and Technical Operations.


* Coordinate with supply chain and suppliers to ensure material availability, minimize disruptions, and manage vendor performance impacting production continuity.


* Partner with EHS on audits, training, communications and incident investigations; lead critical task analyses and corrective actions as needed.

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