Kelly · 17 hours ago
Senior Material Excellence Engineer
Raritan, NJ
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$63/hr - $63/hr
5+ years expKelly, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, is hiring a Senior Material Excellence Engineer to lead the global implementation of dual sourcing for Lentivirus materials. The role involves managing detailed project plans, optimizing resource utilization, and driving organizational change through effective project management strategies.
OutsourcingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Identify and lead process improvement projects, specifically dual sourcing of materials utilized in lentivirus manufacturing, to deliver innovations and increase the reliability of our processes and plants
Manage detailed project plans for dual sourcing of LV materials under Project S.U.R.G.E, and collaborate with cross-functional team members to track deliverables, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance
Execute deliverables required for the identification of vendors, including but not limited to identification of materials for dual sourcing, creation of URS documents, technical review and approval of vendor drawings, performance of formal comparability assessments, determination of material quality attributes, and change control creation and implementation
Implement standard processes for supply chain management, logistics, and distribution to enhance operational effectiveness
Work closely with production and manufacturing teams to optimize resource utilization and reduce costs
Drive organizational change by implementing effective project management strategies and communication plans
Effectively delegate tasks and provide clear direction to ensure smooth and efficient project execution
Continuously monitor and analyze manufacturing performance, and design projects and initiatives to enable manufacturing performance, cost reduction, and process robustness objectives
Conduct risk analysis to identify mitigation opportunities
Generate custom visuals and analytics detailing critical path, key handoffs/transitions, and high-level summary schedules
Collaborate effectively with local and global stakeholders, including project teams and site and global Leadership Teams, ensuring seamless integration and communication of project requirements
Represent the Site MSAT group at internal and external meetings, effectively communicating manufacturing requirements and insights
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree. Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field is preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
In-depth working knowledge and familiarity with cGMP guidelines and Health Authority regulations (EMA, FDA, etc.)
Strong expertise in biological manufacturing processes, including upstream and downstream processing
Familiarity with material specifications, URSs, and change controls
Demonstrated expertise in MS Project
Proficiency with technology-enabling tools including PowerPoint and Excel
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges independently and in a team setting
Preferred
Specific advanced therapies or lentiviral vector experience
Project management experience
Professional project management certification (i.e., PMP, CPM, etc.)
Experience working in a global matrix organization
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