Senior Supervisor (Team Lead) Biologics AD

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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Biotherapeutics R&D

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description:

Position Title: Senior Supervisor (Team Lead) Biologics AD Cork

Department: TDS-AD Cork

Report to: Associate Director/Senior Manager, Separation Sciences, Cork

Travel: 5%

Global Compensation Framework Band Number: 26

Therapeutics Development & Supply, Analytical Development (TDS-AD) Cork, is a department responsible for the clinical release and stability testing of drug substance and drug product materials and stability management of the large molecule (therapeutic proteins) portfolio. In addition to clinical release & stability activities, TDS-AD Cork is responsible for analytical support of large molecules through analytical method transfer, evolving method knowledge as part of the product lifecycle and investigations and manufacturing support.

This job description will outline the role of the Senior Supervisor Biologics AD who will be responsible for people leadership and talent development of a team of scientists that are responsible for the release and stability testing activities, NPI activities, technical transfers, API support and co-validations.:

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Director/Senior Manager, Separation Sciences (TDS-AD) Cork, the person will be focused on release testing of the large molecule clinical pipeline and be responsible for the resolution of product related issues. Data monitoring, method optimization, investigations, trouble shooting and strong communication with our partners within TDS will also form a key part of the role.

Given the diversifying of the Johnson and Johnson clinical portfolio, this may include a diverse class of molecules/entities including monoclonal antibodies, bis-specific antibodies, antibody drug conjugates and advanced therapeutic medicinal products (ATMP’s).

This individual should demonstrate technical leadership in analytical technologies and stability sciences and will represent the department on cross-functional and external teams and act as a technical expert.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the laboratory testing of a wide range of large molecule biologics across the Separations technologies.

• Drive and support a proactive safety culture within the Laboratory.

• Ensure laboratory activities are carried out in compliance with cGMP and appropriate regulatory standards.

• Motivate and develop reports in addition to developing and setting measurable and challenging goals for the group and enable regular constructive feedback.

• Co-ordinates and plans activities related to the successful transfer/qualification/validation of analytical methods for clinical products in partnership with the method development group.

• Collaborate with the method development group to ensure alignment between transferring and receiving lab and to increase the technical capability and knowledge of the AD Cork team.

• Anticipate and plan for future equipment and resource requirements within the group.

• Report on key performance indicators for the group.

• Act as AD Cork point of contact for tactical supply/batch release to ensure on-time delivery for the clinical supply unit.

• Promote a Lean/CI culture and identify and drive improvement initiatives.

• Work with site QA colleagues to increase the scope of the Adaptive Quality process.

• Participate in regulatory and internal audits as required.

• Drive laboratory investigations in a comprehensive and timely manner.

• Communicate effectively so that all relevant stakeholders are kept informed of potential bottlenecks, resource requirements and project progress.

• Represent AD Cork where appropriate in meetings and other communications with regulatory authorities, industry meetings, etc.

Key Skills and Competencies required:

• Problem solving and attention to detail. Efficient, flexible and dynamic.
• Ability to contribute to area management operational and strategic initiatives.
• Ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness and to work collaboratively in a matrixed global environment.
• Ability to involve all team members in the planning and delivery of results to ensure all team members are fully aligned.
• Coaching and mentoring style
• Customer focused and results driven.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of a BSc degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Technical expertise in Separations and/or excipient analytical technologies).
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• Knowledge of the biopharmaceuticals manufacturing process and the relationship to process impurity testing and data interpretation.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Biochemistry, Clinical Operations, Developing Others, Drug Discovery Development, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Inclusive Leadership, Laboratory Experiments, Leadership, Molecular Diagnostics, Pharmacogenetics, Pharmacovigilance, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Relationship Building, Scientific Research, Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€63 300,00 - €101 315,00

Benefits:

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 location’s 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.

Additional information:

63 300,00 - 113 700,00 EUR Annual

About Us

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. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

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