Sr Principal Process Engineer - Aseptic DP

Accountable for the delivery of sophisticated engineering design, and construction solutions for manufacturing facilities, systems, and equipment. Support the discovery and development of new engineering standards for sophisticated technologies across the network. Collaborate with the Manufacturing Technology (MSAT), Environmental and Health Safety, Engineering and Property Services, Quality Assurance, Sterility Assurance, Network Strategy, Automation, and Operations to ensure alignment with technology evaluation and technical standards. Offer technical support for Global Business Development by leading technical assessments for L&A; (license/acquisition)/M&A; (merger/acquisition) business development opportunities. Assess network capabilities and strategic planning capacity across the platform. Proactively research and implement new technologies to drive business growth and efficiency. Stay on top of industry trends through benchmarking. Lead the business case development and engineering design through the concept phase/capital approval of capital project appropriations and process improvement projects. Regularly update senior management on project status, costs, and performance against targets. Ensure detailed documentation of all engineering activities. Provide technical support to both the internal and external (CMO) Biotherapeutic and Synthetic aseptic drug product network to solve sophisticated technical engineering and manufacturing problems. Cultivate a culture of technical excellence, partnership, and innovation to enable multi-functional learning and standard methodology sharing.

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. 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.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required. Master’s/MBA preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of process engineering and capital execution experience in a Biotherapeutic aseptic drug product manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience in the C&Q; (commissioning and qualification) of Biotherapeutic aseptic drug product process equipment (compounding, filtration, filling, and automated visual inspection) is required.

• Ability to synthesize strategies, business needs, engineering elements, and technology inputs into data driven business solutions is required.

• Large capital project management experience in the range of $1 million to $20 million is required (preferred).

• Able to balance multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and communicate and operate with poise and integrity in a sophisticated, high-profile, and evolving environment is required.

• Track record of developing and maintaining strong partnerships at all levels within the organization, including key stakeholders.

• Understanding complex technical/regulatory issues impacting facility equipment design.

• Must be fluent in written and spoken German and English. Fluency in Dutch is a plus.

• The position requires a minimum of 20% domestic travel and international travel; business needs could require up to 50% domestic or international travel.