Senior Production Manager, Aseptic Device Packaging

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Kansas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Wilson, North Carolina, seeks a Senior Production Manager to lead Device Assembly and Packaging operations for an aseptic Drug Product facility. You will partner with global teams to shape the organization, culture, and capabilities while driving recruitment and project milestones.

The role requires 8+ years in pharma, DAP SME experience, and strong GMP knowledge. On-site work in Wilson with up to 75% travel supports startup and commercialization

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with sterile Drug Product manufacturing leadership.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience as a Subject Matter Expert in Device Assembly and Packaging (DAP) for aseptically filled parenteral products.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic processing, contamination control, and barrier technologies.
• Proven experience maintaining cGMP compliance and regulatory inspection readiness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the DAP SME for design, start-up, commissioning, qualification, and routine operation of an aseptic DP facility.
• Provide technical and operational leadership to ensure DAP processes, equipment, and systems meet regulatory expectations.
• Review URS and ensure alignment with aseptic processing strategy, device assembly, packaging, and product quality.
• Review engineering deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, design specs, equipment specs, automation strategies) for DAP and aseptic ops.
• Lead development of training plans and knowledge transfer for DAP operations.
• Support commissioning, qualification batches, process development, cleaning, and hold time studies.
• Define spare parts strategies and coordinate procurement with stakeholders.
• Ensure timely responses to regulatory questions and audit inquiries.

Skills

Sterile DP manufacturing

DAP SME

cGMP compliance

Automation & robotics

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Engineering

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Wilson, North Carolina, seeks a Senior Production Manager to lead Device Assembly and Packaging operations for an aseptic Drug Product facility. You will partner with global teams to shape the organization, culture, and capabilities while driving recruitment and project milestones.

The role requires 8+ years in pharma, DAP SME experience, and strong GMP knowledge. On-site work in Wilson with up to 75% travel supports startup and commercialization