Drug Product Tech Transfer Lead Role (Biologics)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Leiden; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Technical Launch Integrator to ensure fit-for-plant readiness during drug product development. You will transfer products from R&D into the supply chain, coordinating site readiness and launch execution with global teams.

The role requires 6+ years in pharma, GMP knowledge, and experience with DP transfer, project management, and technical documentation. Willingness to travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; advanced degrees preferred.
• 6+ years of pharma product R&D and/or manufacturing/MSAT experience.
• Experience with biopharma tech transfer into manufacturing sites.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements in manufacturing sites.
• Experience with document management systems (RIMdocs, TruVault, SAP, Planisware).
• PM certification (FPX, PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own DP technical transfer and site readiness for new products.
• Support regulatory and technical documentation review and approval.
• Coordinate supply plant readiness and launch execution.
• Identify opportunities to reduce Cost of Goods and improve robustness.
• Develop site execution plans aligned with cross-functional strategies.
• Lead product introduction from transfer to launch within site scope.

Skills

Team collaboration

Project management

English proficiency

Lean / Six Sigma

Agile decision making

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MS or PhD (preferred)

Tools

RIMdocs

TruVault

SAP

Planisware

MS Office

Comet

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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.

Supply Chain Engineering

Process Engineering

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.

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

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