Sr. Manager, Cryopreservation Operations
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
Requirements
- 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
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s /University degree is required
Benefits
- Sick time
- Holiday pay
- Floating holidays
- Parental leave
- Condolence leave
- Caregiver leave
- Volunteer leave
- Military spouse time-off
Company overview
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson, leading the way in medical innovation with a relentless focus on bringing transformational treatments to patients worldwide. The company applies rigorous science and compassion to address the most complex diseases of our time, developing groundbreaking medicines across key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiopulmonary medicine. With deep expertise and global reach, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine reimagines how devastating diseases are treated and cured, delivering hope and better care for millions of patients and their families. The organization pioneers the path from laboratory research to clinical application, championing patients every step of the way while maintaining an unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and patient-centered innovation.