Start-up Engineer

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Are you inspired to make a meaningful impact on patients lives

CAR-T is an innovative treatment that harnesses the power of a patients own immune system. By genetically modifying a patients T-cells to target and destroy cancer cells. This groundbreaking technology offers hope to patients where other treatments have not been successful.

To support the CAR-T program in EMEA Janssen is building two manufacturing centers in the Ghent area (Obelisc & Tech Lane).

As a Start-Up Engineer you are part of the Build Operations team working closely with Operations Quality and MSAT. You are responsible for the implementation of technology and process improvements to the CAR-T manufacturing process within EMEA to prepare the CARVYKTI footprint for the future these are improvement optimization compliance ramp-up and/or cost driven projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Project Lead to implement Major Strategic Programs (e.g. New Technologies) and proactively manage project risks.
• Represent Operations in Process Design. Ensure Process Design & implementation plan is in line with overall site strategy for CAR-T Tech Lane Obelisc & Beerse.
• Develop budget plan and ensure management of budget during project execution.
• Ensure facility & operational readiness in line with defined implementation plan.
• Ensure quality and compliance including change controls inspection readiness and acting as spokesperson during audits.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment (QA QC MSAT EHS IT Planning external partners) with strong presence in global project teams.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in a scientific or technical field (e.g. Engineering Bioscience Pharmacy Biochemistry) or equivalent experience is required. Candidates with a Masters degree or higher may qualify with fewer years of professional experience.
• 4 - 6 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience in manufacturing operations or project management ideally in aseptic manufacturing and GMP-regulated environments.
• Proven experience managing projects in a regulated fastpaced or technologydriven environment with ability to manage scope schedule budget risks and crossfunctional alignment.
• Proven ability to manage priorities communicate clearly and influence stakeholders
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to simplify complexity and maintain stakeholder engagement.
• Strong problemsolving capabilities and ability to independently drive actions to completion with a proactive quality- and patient-focused mindset.
• Professional proficiency in English both written and spoken is required.

Our Offer

• The opportunity to participate in a progressive treatment that gives hope to patients in need
• The ability to help shape a new venture from the start
• An innovative and dynamic working environment
• Opportunities to continue developing and growing within a strong and expanding organization
• An open-ended contract with a competitive remuneration package

At Johnson & Johnson we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear fair and respectful of your time.

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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 locations 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.