Johnson & Johnson · 1 month ago
Senior Manager, Bioengineering & Cellular Technologies
Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, committed to developing treatments and pioneering solutions for complex diseases. The Senior Manager, Bioengineering & Cellular Technologies will lead a multidisciplinary team to design and implement advanced biofabricated tissue models and cellular platforms to support drug discovery programs. This role requires a combination of expertise in bioengineering and strong leadership skills to drive innovation and collaboration across various teams.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Define and execute the vision for bioengineering and cellular technology innovation to support drug discovery programs
Lead and mentor a team of scientists and bioengineers specializing in cell line development, tissue engineering, and advanced cellular models
Design and implement biofabricated tissue models and microphysiological systems compatible with automated screening platforms
Oversee development of CRISPR-edited cell lines, iPSC-derived systems, 3D models, and complex multicellular models for lead discovery and pharmacological profiling
Design scalable assays with translationally relevant functional readouts using high content imaging, flow cytometry or other cutting-edge readout technologies
Integrate advanced cellular technologies with high-throughput-screening workflows and data analytics
Develop compelling scientific presentations and reports for internal review meetings and scientific journals
Partner with therapeutic area teams, automation engineers, and data scientists to deliver robust, scalable solutions
Represent the team in cross-functional strategy discussions and external collaborations
Stay at the forefront of emerging bioengineering and cellular technologies
Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory and safety standards
Qualification
Required
Minimum of Master's Degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, or related discipline with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech drug discovery setting is required
Proven track record in biofabrication, tissue engineering, and advanced cellular model development
Hands-on experience with CRISPR gene editing, iPSC differentiation, and primary cell culture
High content imaging expertise is a must
Knowledge of organ-on-chip systems, 3D bioprinting, and microfluidics
Understanding of immune cell biology and complex co-culture systems
Familiarity with automation platforms and high-throughput screening
Prior leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment
Preferred
Developing Others
Drug Discovery Development
Inclusive Leadership
Industry Analysis
Leadership
Molecular Diagnostics
Operational Excellence
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Product Knowledge
Project Reporting
Scientific Research
Strategic Thinking
Team Management
Company
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