MES Project Lead: Digital Manufacturing Transformation

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Gurabo (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Project Lead at the Gurabo site to steer a major digital transformation. You will lead the MES deployment across BioTherapeutics, Synthetics and Drug Product, coordinating with site teams and the NGM program to deliver an integrated, compliant digital workflow.

The role requires strong leadership, program management expertise, and experience with GMP, SDLC, and IT-enabled manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, operations or automation.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations and quality requirements in regulated pharma environments.
• Ability to work across a global matrix with stakeholders at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MES project for Gurabo site within BioTherapeutics, Synthetics and Drug Product platforms.
• Serve as primary contact between site project team, sponsor and steering committee.
• Ensure alignment of objectives and deliver an integrated MES solution for Gurabo.
• Drive disciplined execution and deployment readiness across all workstreams.
• Set up organization for sustain phase after project completion.

Skills

AI

Compliance Management

Developing Others

Inclusive Leadership

Innovation

Leadership

Lean Supply Chain Management

Management Systems Implementation

Operations Management

Process Improvements

Science

Technology

Engineering

Math (STEM) Application

Team Management

Workflow Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or related discipline

Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Automation, IT, or related field

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Project Lead at the Gurabo site to steer a major digital transformation. You will lead the MES deployment across BioTherapeutics, Synthetics and Drug Product, coordinating with site teams and the NGM program to deliver an integrated, compliant digital workflow.

The role requires strong leadership, program management expertise, and experience with GMP, SDLC, and IT-enabled manufacturing.