Senior Cryopreservation Operations Leader

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 122,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Raritan, NJ is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for our cell therapy facility. You will lead Cryopreservation/MOI/QCCB operations, drive continuous improvement, and manage a team across multiple value streams to meet clinical and commercial needs.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Operations, and developing talent to sustain world-class performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant professional work experience.
• Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) production environment.
• Experience leading teams, developing talent, and championing diversity and inclusion.
• Resilience to address challenges, changes, and unexpected setbacks in a positive way.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to effectively influence in all directions.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities, thriving in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Cryopreservation/MOI/QCCB operations for a personalized cell therapy, supporting both clinical and commercial requirements.
• Build and maintain an environment of innovative continuous improvement, focusing on quality, value creation, performance management, and capacity.
• Lead managers and operations personnel working in the Value Stream, including hiring and developing people at all levels to grow within and beyond their current roles.
• Partner effectively with all functions including Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Operations Support to ensure seamless execution of planned activities.
• Develop, coordinate, and drive a vision for operations; be passionate about continuously improving performance, technology utilization, and cost competitiveness.
• Accountable for and foster a culture of regulatory compliance and strong environmental, health, and safety performance.
• Coach, mentor, and provide development opportunities for all employees in the manufacturing function, building highly capable teams, and developing skills and expertise.

Skills

Agile Manufacturing

GMP

Innovation

Manufacturing Compliance

Manufacturing Safety

Market Research

Mentorship

Organizational Project Management

Organizing

Product Development Lifecycle

Tactical Planning

Technical Credibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in Science or Engineering preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Raritan, NJ is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for our cell therapy facility. You will lead Cryopreservation/MOI/QCCB operations, drive continuous improvement, and manage a team across multiple value streams to meet clinical and commercial needs.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, collaboration with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Operations, and developing talent to sustain world-class performance in a fast-paced environment.