Operational Readiness Lead CAR-T

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:
Manufacturing Deployment

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Zwijnaarde, Belgium

Job Description:

At Johnson & Johnson Advanced Therapies, we are dedicated to building a world without disease.

We draw inspiration from improving lives by discovering new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat, and cure diseases.

We unite the best minds and pursue the most promising science, collaborating globally for the health of everyone!

Do you want to contribute to the manufacturing of innovative, life-changing cell therapy products for our patients and be part of an engaged and inclusive team at Johnson & Johnson Advanced Therapies Supply Chain Ghent?

AsOperations Readiness Lead,your main responsibilities include:



* You are responsible for end-to-end operational readiness for major programs in the Belgian Cell Therapy nodes in Ghent & Beerse.

These range from process improvements, new system implementation, and process automation to new, innovative clinical/commercial Cell Therapy manufacturing/QC units.

Critical metrics include safety, quality, on-time delivery in full, and adherence to budget.


* You will lead a cross-functional team with representatives from all relevant departments, including Health and Safety, Operations, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering, Project Delivery and Information Technology.

This team will support system/facility readiness, technology transfer, regulatory approval, and the timely start-up and ramp-up of clinical and commercial manufacturing.

You will be the leader in the required change management.



* You will collaborate with local and global partners and communicate progress to global steering teams.



* You champion continuous improvement, challenge the status quo, and lead the development and implementation of initiatives that sustainably enhance overall performance.

Qualifications

You meet the following qualifications:


* a master's degree or equivalent experience in engineering or sciences.



* at least 8 years of work experience, preferably in the biopharmaceutical industry.



* experience w...