Johnson and Johnson

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Chemical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Geel, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

J&J Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Operations Modeling Team Lead reporting to the MES Next Gen Lead and to be based in Geel (Belgium).

Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Geel serves as Centre of Excellence for the development and manufacturing of Synthetic APIs used in treatments that improve the health and lifestyle of people worldwide. The Operations Support team supports the Geel site in its mission as Launch & Grow site and is responsible for manufacturing systems support (MES, Delta V, PCS7, SAP,…).

As Modeling Team Lead, you are responsible for leading the team of modelers (4 internal & 4/6 external resources) on the Geel site.

Next to the role of Team Lead this role will also deliver MES business support (SME) and on call 24/7 support to the business.

The best candidate for this role has specific expertise in Manufacturing Execution & DCS Systems and has expertise in Chemical Manufacturing (Operations/Execution Systems/MSAT background). They have good communication skills and knowledge of Quality & Compliance guidelines (including GMP). You are eager to learn continuously and like to work with many colleagues and partners across other functional areas who are involved in the creation of Master Batch Records and Batch recipes. Making good relationships and aligning team members is something that gives you energy.

Key responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead the team of modelers (MES, Delta V and PCS7) in MBR & recipe management, ensuring clear communication and collaboration amongst team members
• MBR & Recipe management: Oversee all aspects of designing, creating, maintaining Master Batch Records in PAS-X and recipes in Delta V / PCS7, ensuring adherence to defined deadlines and budget
• Safety and Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with Safety regulations and Quality standards throughout the lifecycle of MBRs & recipes
• Documentation management: Oversee proper management of Modeling SOP/WIs and Best Practices
• Daily Oversight: Conduct day to day reviews of work progress, focusing on Safety, Quality and Compliance as primary factors. Member of the 24/7 base business MES support team
• Regulatory Inspections: Act as spokesperson in Health Authority inspections and Internal & External Audits
• Continuous improvement: lead small continuous improvement projects for both PAS-X and DCS systems (Delta V / PCS7)
• Collaboration: Act as a liaison between Operations, MSAT and Quality assuring flawless execution & collaboration
• Accountable for the transition of the current team (individual modelers in either MES or DCS) to the future team (group of individuals that can model in both systems).

Qualifications:

• Degree (chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, …) or equivalent through experience.

Preferred

• Prior experience in Chemical Production, MSAT or Execution Systems.
• Strong skills in IT and/or Manufacturing execution & DCS systems

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

Required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Chemical and/or Pharmaceutical Supply Chain.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while staying connected with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries through influencing, negotiation and partnering. Negotiation, communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization are important.
• Strong analytical thinking skills and able to work in a flexible way under time pressure.
• Experience in GMP, regulatory requirements and computer system validation.

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