Senior Manager, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) – Plant 4

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Geel, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

At Johnson & Johnson, we are shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing. We are looking for an experienced MSAT people leader to drive technical excellence, innovation, and portfolio performance for Plant 4 at our Geel manufacturing site. Geel is the largest internal chemical manufacturing site for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Spray Dried Powders (SDPs) in the Johnson & Johnson network.

The MSAT Sr. Manager Plant 4 coordinates process engineering resources in support of our portfolio in the Geel site, specific plant 4 and supports life cycle management strategies (launch and growth up to delisting), technical transfers, new process technology introductions, process improvements, cost improvement project portfolio management, and overall performance tracking.

This position strongly contributes to the global Synthetic Molecule, Drug Substance (SM DS) MSAT strategy and the productivity performance of the Geel site and plant 4 in specific. The Lead is a team member of Geel site MSAT leadership team and is expected to have a strong cross functional collaboration mindset. The key responsibilities are as follows:
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Geel based process engineers to represent MSAT and the portfolio in Plant 4 in Geel
• Take accountability as a single point of contact for all MSAT activities within the scope of Plant 4.
• Provide resources, strategic and technical leadership to deliver the MSAT service to meet the Geel site goals, including technical assessments, process improvements and site transfers, all in close collaboration with the global process technical owners and the Geel site production organization
• Deliver technical support in partnership with Quality on any regulatory audits and inspections.
• Partner with production on project oversight as well as day-to-day support (e.g. lead complex investigations, escalations).
• Monitor process and product performance, based on Continuous Process Verification (CPV)
• Works together with the other MSAT leads to optimize performance, share knowledge as to deliver value through enhanced collaboration.
• Translate the global MSAT and SM DS platform strategy into G&O’s for the site based team.
• Works with global technology, data and development expert functions to define and design innovative solutions for optimized synthesis processes.
• Takes a frontrunner role with the team on digitalization and data related initiatives to optimize or transform our current way or working within MSAT at the Geel sites. This includes supporting the introduction of data analytical tools, automatic reporting solutions, digital twins, PAT introductions, RTR and others.
• Create a dynamic and empowered team, strong in cross functional collaboration and assuring flexibility across the Geel site.

 

Qualifications:  

• Master’s Degree or PhD preferably in Chemical engineering or process technology (bioengineering, industrial engineering or chemistry), or proven record in an industrial, operational environment. 
• Solid understanding of API manufacturing. Affinity and pronounced interest with data analytical tools and proven understanding in chemical synthesis. 
• Ability to lead and encourage teams, strong interpersonal skills, e.g. influencing and handling conflicting interests. 
• Able to take decisions autonomously. Strong skills in communication and a result driven personality. 
• Strong analytical skills, high level of accuracy, good acumen on cost improvements. 
• Owns good project management, organizing, planning and coordination skills. Experience in process excellence, lean production concepts and tools (certification is a plus). 
• Develops strong collaborations with internal and external business partners.
• Big picture orientation with attention to detail – able to operate in two ‘worlds’ at one time, sees the why as well as the what; can zoom in or out as needed. 
• Working knowledge of English (both verbally and written) and Dutch (or willing to develop proficiency in Dutch) 

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€96,000.00 - €165,025.00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.