Sr. Manager, Cryopreservation Operations

jj; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 122,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Raritan, NJ, is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for its cell therapy facility. The role leads Cryopreservation/MOI/QCCB operations, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring regulatory compliance while coordinating with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Operations Support teams.

You will manage talent development, build high-performing teams, and align milestones with ramp-up plans, while maintaining safety and quality as top priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant professional work experience.
• Experience working 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

GMP production

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function: Plant Management

Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Operations Manager to join our Team in Raritan, NJ.

Our Raritan, NJ Cell Therapy facility is scaling up operational flows to serve more patients and meet the highest quality standards without compromising manufacturing efficiency. The Senior Manager is responsible for leading and driving long-term strategy and regulatory compliance, while striving for world-class excellence and performance. This role will also maintain excellent communication with business partners to manage expectations effectively and will help build the organization in alignment with operational ramp-up.

Key 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.

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s /University degree is required; advanced degree or focused degree in Science or Engineering is preferred

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant professional work experience
• Experience working 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

Preferred:

• Experience working in a sterile biological/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean Methodologies, preferably certified Green or Black Belt
• Experience with electronic batch records and/or ERP systems

Other:

• May require up to 10% domestic or international travel

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Innovation, Manufacturing Compliance, Manufacturing Safety, Market Research, Mentorship, Organizational Project Management, Organizing, Plant Operations, Process Improvements, Product Development Lifecycle, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Innovation, Manufacturing Compliance, Manufacturing Safety, Market Research, Mentorship, Organizational Project Management, Organizing, Plant Operations, Process Improvements, Product Development Lifecycle, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : 122,000-208,250

Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits