Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Principal Scientist

DescriptionThe Janssen Supply Group, LLC, a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies is recruiting for a Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Principal Scientist, that can be based in Spring House, PA, Malvern, PA, Horsham, PA, Titusville, NJ, Raritan, NJ or local to one of our NJ/PA offices. 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 The Principal Scientist we are looking for is responsible for leading the design of a new US based manufacturing site focused on ensuring the developed process can be transferred into the completed site once built.   Working closely with development teams and facility design firms to deliver a state of the art facility for future Advanced Therapy Manufacturing pipeline.  In this role you are charged with delivering a new facility for life saving drugs and/or drugs with high unmet medical need, such as cell and gene therapy products. You will also be responsible for Life-Cycle Management projects that will drive reliability, innovation and sustainability in our processes and plants, both internally and externally. In this role, you will partner with R&D, Quality, and Regulatory to ensure processes meet the needs of today and tomorrow. The Principal Scientist has the ability to shape, can work in close collaboration with other roles, and must have strong communication skills to influence other functions/levels outside of own group. In this role you will effectively lead global and cross organizational teams to generally attain desired results for all parties. Strong knowledge in cell and gene manufacturing processes and facility design experience is a must. Hands-on experience in both R&D and Manufacturing Operation is highly desirable. Do you have strong leadership and project management skills, and do you have a passion for biological processes and innovation? If so, then you may be the person we are looking for!Key Responsibilities:Provide GMP manufacturing guidance to an engineering design team.  Technical and manufacturing integration of new and re-developed processes from R&D into the supply chain (cell/gene therapy products, vaccines, or any other advanced therapy products).Leading the manufacturing site team and being the manufacturing site representative on the R&D team and the Value Chain Team. Ensuring site readiness and launch readiness.Ensuring product supply from the manufacturing site for which manufacturing performance, cost, and robustness requirements are met.Providing required manufacturing technical support, documented technical input, review, and approval and serving as the JSC technical expert. Representing Supply Chain in all Design-for-Manufacturability activities during the development process.QualificationsRequired: Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biotechnology or related area (Master’s degree or PhD is a plus) with proven experience in the biopharmaceutical development or manufacturing arena for 10+ years. Detailed technical knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing site unit operationsAbility to influence and lead peers, superiors, and external partners.Preferred:Shown experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, facility design and experience in cell & gene manufacturing is highly preferred. Demonstrated competency and experience with introduction of biological products to manufacturing sites.Design or start up experience of a biologics facility. Other:Fluent in written and spoken English.10-25% travel may be required, depending on project needs.The anticipated base pay range for this position in all other U.S. locations is $135,000 to $232,300.The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.  Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.  The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year.  Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar yearSick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearFor additional general information on company benefits, please go to: 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. Job Field: Clinical Development & Research & Non-MDOrganization: JANSSEN SUPPLY GROUP, LLC (6046)