Job Function:
Supply Chain Manufacturing
Job Sub Function:
Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Job Description:
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As part of a newly established team, this role offers an outstanding opportunity to help build a greenfield Drug Product facility from the ground up. You will work in close partnership with parenteral DP sites across the J&J network, providing leadership in crafting the organization, culture, and capabilities while driving the recruitment rampup to support project timelines and budget. This role will transition from a single contributor role into a Senior Manager role with responsibility for the warehouse and logistics team.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the warehouse and logistics Subject Matter Authority for the design, startup, commissioning, qualification, and routine operation of an aseptic Drug Product manufacturing facility
Provide technical and operational leadership to ensure warehouse and logistics processes, equipment, and systems follow cGMP and global regulatory expectations.
Author, review, and approve User Requirement Specifications (URS) and ensure alignment with logistics and warehouse strategy
Review and approve engineering results across project phases, including but not limited to Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, functional design specifications, equipment specifications, automation strategies, and process descriptions
Provide critical input to warehouse design, including material and personnel flows, environmental controls, segregation, cold chain storage and shipment strategies, and contamination prevention measures related to warehousing
Collaborate closely with other JNJ sites, engineering partners, other site functions, and global cold chain operations to ensure harmonization, bestpractice adoption, and successful project delivery
Hire and develop the warehouse staff
Develop and implement operator training strategies, including qualification plans, technical training, and knowledge transfer.
Writing and/or review of Process Support Operational documentation (SOPs, WIs)
Ensure timely and accurate responses to information requests, regulatory questions, and audit inquiries.
Complete all responsibilities within approved project timelines and budgets, proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies to support timely facility startup and commercialization readiness.
Qualifications
Education:
A Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Logistics, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Engineering is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
A minimum 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with proven people leadership in warehousing and logistics
A minimum 3 years of hands-on experience serving as a subject matter authority in warehousing and logistics
Strong expertise in automated warehouses (ASRS - Automated Storage and Retrieval System) and cold chain handling / shipment
Experience applying and maintaining cGMP compliance, including participation in regulatory inspections and audit readiness activities
Proficiency with automated, digital, and robotic logistics systems (AGVs and AMRs).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of identifying and implementing practical solutions in sophisticated manufacturing environments
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence partners such as operations, engineering, quality, automation, MSAT, and supply chain organization
Preferred:
Other:
This position will be located in Wilson, North Carolina, and will require full time on-site support. However, the design of the facility will occur at an Engineering firm with frequent travel (> 75%) required until the project shifts to the plant site of Wilson, NC.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agile Manufacturing, Business Intelligence (BI), Change Management, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Competitive Landscape Analysis, Consulting, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Developing Others, Gap Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Industry Analysis, Manufacturing Standards, Operational Excellence, Organizational Knowledge, Organizing, Plant Operations, Process Optimization, Program Management, Technical Credibility
