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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Product & Packaging Operations

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

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We are searching for the best talent for a Global Cryopreservation & Cell Collection Director to join our Team!

Summary:

The CAR-T Global Cryopreservation and Cell Collection Director will be responsible for leading our new global team that will manage critical steps in our V2V supply chain for cell collection and cryopreservation of patient material. This includes the onboarding and management of cryopreservation and apheresis sites; leading the SMEs for issue / impact of starting materials, material equivalency, and manuals; and serving as investigation leads. This team will be structured to enhance operational performance for continuous improvement and drive the network strategy for cryopreservation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Cryopreservation & GCC teams to manage aph and cryo operations, develop the talent pipeline and succession planning to ensure robust continuity within this team, and optimize the global footprint as we scale our volume and launch in new countries

• Drive performance and execution of cryopreservation strategy including platform metrics / reviews for Make Step #1 of our cell processing. Proactive management of cryo network to prevent a constrained supply and provide sufficient availability for our aph slot bookings. Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities

• Partner closely with cross functional areas such as: Value Chain Management, MSAT, Autologous Platform (internal cryo operations), and PES to shape and implement the global cryopreservation strategy

• Lead escalations and strategy for external cryopreservation network. This includes T2T meetings and decisions that align to our network strategy.

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required, MA/MBA preferred

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• A minimum of eight (8) years relevant pharmaceutical/healthcare supply chain/planning experience

• Experience and understanding of manufacturing for a global customer base and associated regulatory complexities including allocation of materials by region/market

• Ability to communicate complex scenarios and recommendations to senior leadership

• Experience with SAP / ERP systems

• Ability to build robust working relationships cross-functionally and cross company

• Strong numerical aptitude with the ability to understand how operational processes and numbers relate

• People development and leadership, fostering high impact teams

• Ability to shape new spaces and processes

• Strong communication as this role will interface with key stakeholders, partners, and leadership

Preferred:

• Cell or gene therapy experience, operations and/or manufacturing experienced is most preferred

Other:

• Requires up to 25% domestic and/or international travel

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

$146, 000 to 252, 000

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. http: //www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.