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Johnson & Johnson · 1 day ago

Senior Cell Therapy Engineer

Johnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to developing treatments and cures for complex diseases. The Senior Cell Therapy Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the setup of supply chain technology and processes for a new facility design, ensuring compliance and efficiency in the CAR-T process while collaborating with various functions to support clinical and commercial manufacturing.

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Responsibilities

Provide operational expertise based upon a combination of GMP knowledge of facility design, knowledge in aseptic techniques and process knowledge in development of technology either in ATMPs or equivalent industry that is transferrable to cell and gene therapy products
Provide operational expertise in GMP support processes, for instance, cleaning, environmental monitoring, gowning, waste, GMP documentation needs, etc. Translates input into operational performance efficiencies for user requirements for new technology and processes. Ensure completion of user acceptance testing to deliver user requirements and performance efficiencies
Provide operational input to the facility resource model. Leverage the model to shape the development and operability of GMP support processes to deliver solutions for cost competitiveness
Support development and implementation of change control strategy, risk assessment strategy, and qualification strategy to ensure operability and scale out considerations within the quality and regulatory requirements
Immerse yourself in CAR-T processes, build up solid expertise, ensure timely development and implementation of a robust operational documentation framework, including operating procedures, work instructions, (electronic) batch records etc., and ensure adequate training of the organization
Ensure end-to-end overview of the flow of all material required in your area, including process material, documents, waste, samples
Identify risks and opportunities in relation to process, contamination, cross-contamination and mix-up control on the shop floor and drive follow up initiatives for improvement in close cooperation with operators, QA, QC and operations management
Act as a lead in root cause related to safety/quality issues in your area
Act as a spokesperson for your area during health care inspections
Support the lean design and implementation of Information Technology systems (SAP, MES,etc) including future releases to continuously improve performance and compliance
Develop an appropriate governance structure to monitor the operational performance of your area at acceptance testing, startup and ongoing
Furthermore, a portion of your time will be focused on developing detailed knowledge of the CAR-T production system: Develop & maintain in depth understanding of the mfg. processes (incl. sound scientific understanding), operational procedures and manufacturing environment (Facilities, Utilities, Equipment, Systems, Processes)
Develop & maintain robust understanding of aseptic and cell processing techniques
Develop & maintain understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks (general GMP and specific focus on ATMP)
Understand biosafety

Qualification

CGMP manufacturingProcess validationCell therapy (CAR-T)Operations technology developmentQuality managementLean supply chain managementAgile decision makingCoachingCorrectivePreventive actionTechnical researchVendor selectionCritical thinkingProblem solving

Required

Minimum of a Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Engineering, Bioscience Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Pharmacy, Biochemistry or related field
Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience
Experience in one of more of the following areas: cGMP manufacturing, operations technology development, tech transfer, process and equipment validation, and/or quality management
Ability to collaborate internally and externally within a matrix environment
A start-up/can-do attitude and proactively search for solutions
Thrive in a rapidly changing environment and lead as a change agent to promote flexibility, creativity, and accountability while at the same time handling procedures/ guidelines which require strict execution
Work independently and successfully, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and integrating cross-functional issues
You are able to concisely summarize and present results

Preferred

Experience working in a plant manufacturing environment
Experience with equipment/systems commissioning/qualification/validation, deploying new technology into operations, IT/Automation systems, cell therapy (CAR-T) is an asset

Benefits

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours

Company

Johnson & Johnson

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Funding

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Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Alex Gorsky
Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
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Joaquin Duato
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