Senior Process Engineer, New Product Introduction

Job title:

Senior Process Engineer, New Product Introduction

Company:

Johnson & Johnson

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer within the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team located in Geel, Belgium.At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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 atFor more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.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 atThe chemical production facility in Geel is part of the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines Supply Chain organization and is the largest manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and spray dried powders (SDP) within the network and our API Launch and Grow site. The APIs/SDPs we manufacture are sent for further processing through pharmaceutical production into tablets, ointments, syrups, and other formulations, which are distributed to our patients around the globe.The NPI Senior Process Engineer will become member of the MSAT Small Molecule Drug Substance NPI (SM DS NPI) team who are responsible for supporting New Product Introductions (NPI), handle product transfers, support process validation and improvements and deploy standard/new technologies. They will represent MSAT as part of multi-functional teams. The focus will be supporting the new product portfolio as well as building knowledge on new technologies. Working in partnership with multifunctional groups and collaboration with the business across departments is a crucial aspect to this role. Solid understanding of chemical synthesis and API manufacturing and knowledge of process technology is required. Experience with introduction of APIs to manufacturing sites or global technology transfers or introducing new technologies is a plus.Key Responsibilities:

• Leading/supporting your own projects within the NPI portfolio or product tech transfers. Technical and manufacturing integration of new products into the commercial manufacturing site Geel.
• (Co-)leading the manufacturing site team, collaborate with global MSAT functions and R&D, support plant readiness and execution (e.g. tech transfer implementation, site-based documentation, process validation, risk management, campaign prep and follow-up, support in process-related quality investigations, …).
• Find opportunities to increase process efficiency, promote and implement innovative initiatives for process optimizations.
• Gain expertise in current equipment capabilities and new process technologies linked with new products, from a process viewpoint. Be contributor to drive technological vision.
• Contribution, review and approval of API technical documents (e.g. protocols, reports, submissions, criticality analysis, control strategies, etc.).
• Technical support on any regulatory audits and inspections.
• Build knowledge as a process engineer and integrate this knowledge into the organization. Provides comprehensive process advice. Facilitates resolution of complicated operational problems.
• Build a strong network with departments like operations, quality, technical engineering, global MSAT, R&D, planning, EHS&S.
• to be able to develop and complete these projects and deliver process requirements.

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.
• Experience in an API manufacturing, engineering or development environment is an asset.
• Technical knowledge of API assets is highly valued : reactor/centrifuge/dryer or new technologies, process analytical technologies (PAT), data analytical tools.
• Awareness of API manufacturing site systems and procedures (SAP, change control, qualification, process validation, etc.).
• Owns good project management, organizing, planning and coordination skills (FPX or similar). Able to set up and maintain communication with stakeholders and wider network organization.
• Motivated, able to work independently and take decisions autonomously, with demonstrated problem solving skill and result driven personality.
• Strong social skills, eg influencing and conflict handling.
• Strong analytical skills, high level of accuracy.
• Develops collaborations with internal and external business partners. Is an excellent teammate.
• Working knowledge of English (both verbally and written) and Dutch (or willing to develop proficiency in Dutch).

We will ensure the space and opportunities to lead and grow and learn via various professional trainings and certifications, but also strong future perspectives for variate career path opportunities. Moreover, you will become one with a competent, dedicated and purpose-infused team!Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Expected salary

Location

Geel, Anvers

Job date

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:02:30 GMT

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