Technology Staff Engineer

MSAT Emerging Technology Staff Engineer 

Location: Schaffhausen - Hybrid working, 3 days a week on site

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40 hours

Imagine your next project working as a MSAT Emerging Technology Staff Engineer for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. 

Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Emerging Technology plays a key role in driving technology innovation for the J&J Innovative Medicine Supply Chain. Emerging Technology is responsible for the definition of new opportunities, technology scouting, lab-scale proof-of-principle studies, and demonstrating proof-of-concept at large scale. 

The team develops and delivers projects that are primarily related to two key MSAT strategic pillars: Process Intensification and Integrated Quality & Real-Time Release. Our team reimagines the way we run and control our manufacturing processes! Thereby, driving key advancements in yield, reliability, and efficiency end-to-end. 

To accelerate the delivery of proof-of-principle & proof-of-concept packages for technologies on our IQ RTR roadmap, we are looking for a contractor based in Schaffhausen. 

roles and responsibilities

Your key responsibility is to deliver an overall PoP and PoC package for IQ RTR technologies in close collaboration with our lab-based Scientists. Through partnering with key functions across the supply chain, like Quality, Operations, R&D, and Digital, you play a key role in demonstrating GMP readiness at the end of the PoC stage.

This will involve: 

• URS creation and alignment with stakeholders

• Coordination of vendor assessments and supplier agreements

• Digital intake and coordination of system/software/equipment integration assessments

• Business case development, in close alignment with Strategy & Deployment

• Project Leadership PoC studies, including project portfolio and funding activities.

• Facilitation and execution of technology risk assessments

• Preparation of and starting GMP integration. 

• Knowledge management & creation of documentation standards

Other tasks:

• Support other activities in the team and work area according to appropriate procedures, values, and standards on an ad-hoc basis as the need arises.

how to succeed

Qualifications

Education:

• B.S., M.S. or PhD in either Science or Engineering

Experience and Skills:

Required: 

• 5+ years of (industrial) work experience with MSc OR 3+ years with advanced degree MBA/Ph.D. or equivalent.

• Past proven field experience in one of the following areas: biopharmaceutical (GMP) manufacturing technology (Drug Substance or Drug Product), Process Analytical Technology, Analytical Development, Process Engineering and/or system integration & automation

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience with Process Analytical Technology

• Hands-on experience with defining and assessing a digital architecture for system integration.

• The ability to develop and/or assess Business Cases, and develop action plans related to Processes Improvements, Costs and/or Quality improvements.

• Prior exposure to Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance cGMP and EH&S

• Project management qualification and experience 

• Operational Excellence experience in Lean, Process Excellence, and/or Design Excellence

• Experience with equipment qualification for a GMP regulated environment.

Key competencies required:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Technological and digital curiosity

• Results and performance driven. Ability to work with limited supervision and guidance.

• Adaptable and flexible

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months and has chance of extension. 

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow.

Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina.

We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.