Sr Principal Eng Process Engineering
Job Summary
At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at .
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 EngineeringJob Sub Function:
Process EngineeringJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Geel Antwerp BelgiumJob 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!
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to align with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
Belgium - Requisition Number: R-071729
Athens GA USA - Requisition Number: R-075187
Remember whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers your applications will be considered as a single submission.
Position Summary
As the GET PE Synthetics Drug Substance (API) Manufacturing Senior Principal Engineer you will lead early design inputs and technical strategy for synthetic drug substance (API) manufacturing processes within strategic capital projects network studies and technology platforms across IMSC. You will provide technical expertise in synthetics API unit operations including chemical reaction phase separations distillation/solvent swap crystallization/precipitation filtration/centrifugation drying milling blending etc while supporting solving and optimization activities at internal and external manufacturing sites.
Joining our global engineering group you will collaborate with highperforming multi-functional teams across multiple sites and functions. This role offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment with significant opportunities to influence API technology direction standardization and capability building across the network.
Responsibilities and impact you will have:
Lead the intake scoping prioritization and resolution of synthetics drug substance (API) manufacturing technical requests across global sites
Lead and influence earlyphase process design and act as domain expert for synthetics API processes from technology and unit operation selection through scope definition and capital and schedule development
Provide technical expertise in critical API unit operations and enabling technologies (e.g. hazardous chemistry reactions crystallization filtration/centrifugation drying and particle engineering) with a strong emphasis on product quality process safety and robustness
Ensure robust fitforpurpose process design while promoting standardization and platform approaches (e.g. common reactor trains filtration/drying trains solvent recovery concepts) where they make valuable contributions
Ensure API cGMP standards are applied consistently and proactively assess emerging regulatory expectations and industry trends to keep API manufacturing solutions inspectionready and compliant
Drive the adoption of digital and dataenabled solutions for API manufacturing including realtime monitoring advanced process control advanced data analytics model and simulation and smart manufacturing use cases where they improve reliability and performance
Provide expert input and alignment on key process equipment and technology selection decisions for API manufacturing (e.g. reactors filters/centrifuges dryers contained transfer solvent recovery CIP/SIP where applicable)
Actively collaborate with other functions such as R&D/CMC MSAT Quality EHS and Operations leads across synthetic API sites to enable reliable technical solutions and fast decision making
Find opportunities for harmonization shared solutions and bestpractice exchange across the network (e.g. containment standards process safety approaches cleaning strategies etc)
Foster a culture of collaboration to reduce duplication accelerate implementation and improve speedtomarket for API process and equipment solutions
Maintain strong connections with industry experts and external networks (e.g. ISPE) to bring innovative API manufacturing and particle/solidstate solutions into the organization
Ensure alignment with enterprise strategies API GMP requirements (e.g. ICH Q7 as applicable) and technology roadmaps
Collaborate with External Manufacturing teams to prioritize support and resolve issues for highimpact programs including API CMOs intermediates and critical raw material processes
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum of a Masters degree or equivalent experience in Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related technical field is required
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in synthetics drug substance (API) manufacturing within pharmaceutical (or closely related) manufacturing environments with strong knowledge of chemical synthesis and API isolation/purification unit operations
Demonstrated expertise in API purification and solidstate/particle engineering including crystallization filtration/centrifugation drying milling and the impact of these steps on quality attributes (e.g. polymorph form PSD residual solvents impurities)
Proven experience with API scaleup technology transfer and process fixing across pilot to commercial scale including understanding of reactor systems solvent handling and process analytical/controls as applicable
Strong understanding of cGMP environments and regulatory expectations for API manufacturing across multiple enduse modalities (e.g. APIs for OSD and sterile/lowbioburden drug products) including data integrity and documentation practices. Experience with process safety (e.g. thermal hazard evaluation) and containment for potent compounds is a plus
Proven track record of leading multi-functional teams and influencing technical decisions in complex global organizations
Digital mentality with experience employing manufacturing data and systems (e.g. PI/data historians) to enable continuous improvement in API operations and adoption of smart manufacturing
Ability to support earlyphase design through detailed design of API manufacturing equipment and facilities (e.g. reactors centrifuges/filters dryers milling contained transfer solvent recovery and supporting utilities)
Proficiency in written and spoken English; additional languages (Dutch Spanish Italian) are an advantage
Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
Preferred:
Experience with inherently safe containment design for potent materials including contained charging/transfer dust control and exposure mitigation
Strong customer management and communication skills with the ability to influence across sites functions and external partners
Strategic perspective combined with handson technical capability
Intellectual curiosity to challenge the status quo influence without authority and cultivate an inclusive and collaborative culture
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agile Decision Making Coaching Consulting Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Crisis Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Disruptive Innovations Emerging Technologies Industrial Hygiene Lean Supply Chain Management Process Control Process Engineering Product Costing Program Management Project Schedule Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Application Tactical Planning Technical Credibility Technical ResearchThe anticipated base pay range for this position is:
96000.00 - 165025.00Benefits:
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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
About Johnson & Johnson A t Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. That’s why for more than 130 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Today, as the world’s larges ... View more