Drug Product Tech Transfer Lead Role (Biologics)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Schaffhausen; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Beerse, Belgium, and Schaffhausen, Switzerland, seeks a Technical Launch Integrator (TLI) to lead DP technical transfer and site readiness for new products. You will drive cross-functional efforts between R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure robust launches.

The role emphasizes process engineering, project management, and QbD implementation, with significant involvement in tech transfer and site integration across global sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• MS or PhD with minimum 6 years of relevant pharma R&D/manufacturing/MSAT experience required.
• Experience with technical transfer of biopharmaceutical products into manufacturing sites.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements in manufacturing site systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of DP late-stage development preferred.
• Experience with document management systems such as RIMdocs, TruVault, SAP, MS Office, Comet, Planisware preferred.
• FPX, PMP or equivalent PM certification preferred.
• Proficient in English; up to 20% domestic/international travel required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fit-for-plant and commercial readiness during technical development and transfer of drug products.
• Coordinate transfer of pharmaceutical processes into the supply chain and global marketplace.
• Lead site-to-site transfers maintaining BPAL (Best Process/Product at Launch) mindset.
• Develop site execution plans per product aligned with cross-functional strategy.
• Coordinate product introduction at the site from transfer through launch (materials, formula, process, packaging, device).
• Optimize NPI process and accelerate development timelines, leveraging technology platforms.

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivated

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MS or PhD

Tools

RIMdocs

TruVault

SAP

MS Office

Comet

Planisware

Job description

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 jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function: Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function: Process Engineering

Job Category: Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland, Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Zug, Switzerland

Job Description

The Technical Launch Integrator (TLI), posted as Drug Product Tech Transfer Lead, has overall accountability for ensuring fit for plant and commercial readiness during technical development, including implementation of new innovations & technologies. The TLI is also responsible for the execution of the transfer of pharmaceutical processes and products into the supply chain and the global marketplace, as well as site-to-site transfers keeping the Best Process/Product at Launch (BPAL) mindset. Areas of key functions include DP technical support and oversight for supply chain, planning and execution of DP manufacturing site level support of new product launch. Objectives of the Position Technical and manufacturing integration of new and re-developed drug products from R&D into the supply chain while using new innovations & technologies keeping the Best Process/Product at Launch (BPAL) mindset. Contribution, review, and approval of drug product technical and regulatory documents, routine technical support, integration of supply chain technical expertise into project execution, and Quality by Design (QbD) technical implementation at the manufacturing site level. Single point of contact for supply plant readiness and execution and launch support between the Development and Commercial supply chain organizations. Identify and implement opportunities for active decrease of Cost of Goods (COGs) and partner with Development and supply chain groups to implement strategies to improve process robustness, fit for plant, and commercialization of new products into the supply chain. Develop the manufacturing site execution plan per product, in line with the overall strategy and plan as outlined by the relevant cross-functional teams; ensure alignment and endorsement of this strategy within the manufacturing site and TLI function. Coordinate and implement product introduction at the site from transfer through launch covering raw materials, formula, process, packaging, and device integration into the finished product. Optimize the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, make use of technology platforms, accelerate development timelines, and streamline the technical transfer process.

What you will need to succeed Ability to foster team efficiency and cohesiveness and to work collaboratively to implement, deliver and get results through the various matrix teams, and influence with or without direct authority. Motivated, self-starter able to work independently with proven problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's or equivalent degree (required).
• M.S. or PhD Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience with pharmaceutical product R&D and/or Manufacturing / MSAT functions, or equivalent (required).
• Experience with technical transfer of biopharmaceutical products into manufacturing sites, including technical knowledge of DP unit operations (required).
• Knowledge of manufacturing site systems and procedures, including an understanding of GMP requirements (required).
• Knowledge of DP late-stage development (preferred).
• Experience with document management systems such as RIMdocs, TruVault, SAP, MS Office applications, Comet, and/or Planisware (preferred).
• FPX, PMP, or equivalent Project Management certification (preferred).
• Proficient in English (required) language Up to 20% domestic and international travel, depending on project needs (required).

Preferred Skills

• Agile Decision Making, Business Savvy, Coaching, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Crisis Management, Critical Thinking, Disruptive Innovations, Emerging Technologies, Industrial Hygiene, Lean Supply Chain Management, Organizing, Process Control, Process Engineering, Product Costing, Program Management, Project Schedule, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technical Research