Manager, GD Quality Management

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in High Wycombe is seeking a Manager in Process & Personnel Qualification Management to drive compliance and quality excellence in pharmaceutical development. You will lead process and training projects, including mapping and delivery of qualification activities within a data-centric system.

As a key quality partner for Global Development, you will foster cross‑functional collaboration, manage tasks and risks, and report progress to stakeholders while shaping the GxP framework

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Business required (Masters preferred).
• At least 5 years in a medium to large-scale matrix organization with 5 years in pharmaceutical/device compliance.
• Excellent oral and written English communication.
• Understanding of global (pre)clinical safety and pharmacovigilance regulations.
• Strong project management skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Analytical thinking with attention to detail and process improvement.
• Leadership and networking with inclusive, autonomous work style.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and training related projects, including process development, mapping, training development/qualification and delivery.
• Act as a quality partner for Global Development, linking business partners, quality groups and governance.
• Manage tasks, timelines, and deliverables, address issues, mitigate risks, and report progress to management.
• Support the digital transformation roadmap, driving data-centric content and qualification management.
• May support or lead additional projects, meetings, audits/inspections as directed.

Skills

English communication

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Analytical thinking

Leadership and networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Business

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in health care 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

Quality

Job Sub Function

Business Process Quality

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Manager, Process & Personnel Qualification Management Expert

Join Johnson & Johnson's R&D Quality Team! Are you eager to learn, collaborate, and make a positive impact? As a Manager in Process & Personnel Qualification Management, you will drive compliance and quality excellence in the pharmaceutical industry. In this role, you will lead process improvement projects and use the latest digital tools to support the transformation from traditional processes and training into a data centric content and qualification management system.

What You’ll Do

• You will lead process and training related projects, including process development, mapping, and training development/qualification and delivery.


• You will be a vital quality partner for Global Development, promoting collaboration and serving as a link between business partners, quality groups, and governance. This role ensures that our GxP Quality Framework effectively adapts to both business and regulatory changes in a proactive manner.


• Your ability to manage tasks, timelines, and deliverables will be crucial for achieving successful project outcomes. Additionally, you will address issues, managing risks, and providing timely updates to management and business owners regarding project progress.


• You will support the implementation of our digital transformation roadmap, driving our evolution towards data-centric content and a robust qualification management system.


• You may support or lead additional projects, meetings, audits/inspections, etc. as directed.

Qualifications And Required Knowledge

• Education: At a minimum a Bachelor's degree in Science or Business is required (Masters degree is preferred).


• Experience: A minimum of 5 years in a medium to large-scale matrix organization, with at least 5 years focused on pharmaceutical/device compliance. Preferred experience includes process design and training design.


• Communication Skills: Exceptional proficiency in both oral and written English communication, with a talent for articulating complex ideas in a clear and effective manner.


• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of global (pre)clinical safety and pharmacovigilance compliance regulations and guidelines, coupled with experience in the life sciences industry's regulatory framework.


• Project Management Skills: Demonstrated expertise in managing intricate projects and fostering collaboration among diverse teams and departments.


• Analytical Skills: Keen attention to detail and robust analytical thinking abilities to evaluate business processes and implement improvements.


• Leadership and Networking: Established track record in personal leadership, building relationships, working autonomously, and cultivating an inclusive work atmosphere that values diversity.

Preferred Skills

Business Process Management (BPM), Business Requirements Analysis, Coaching, Compliance Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Savvy, Fact-Based Decision Making, ISO 9001, Leverages Information, Process Governance, Process Improvements, Process Optimization, Quality Control (QC), Quality Standards, Quality Validation, Stakeholder Engagement, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Tactical Thinking, Technical Credibility