Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare company working across innovative medicine and medical technology. Its teams develop solutions in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, specialty ophthalmology, interventional care, and orthopaedics, combining science and technology to address complex health needs. The company also emphasizes health equity, environmental sustainability, diversity, and inclusion as it serves providers, patients, and communities worldwide.

Manager, Apheresis and Cryopreservation Services - Johnson & Johnson, Beerse Hybrid

Lead Johnson & Johnson’s global cryopreservation centers and supplier partnerships supporting CAR-T and advanced therapies. Drive supply, quality, cost efficiency, network growth, and operational performance.

Description

  • Manage commercial supply of cryopreserved starting material for CAR-T and advanced therapies
  • Oversee cryopreservation centers to ensure apheresis starting material meets customer requirements
  • Advance quality, cost efficiency, partner value, innovation, supplier integration, process improvement, and collaboration
  • Lead partner evaluations and new product implementation with cross-functional teams, including site visits
  • Set technology transfer requirements and supply strategies with external partners
  • Act as Virtual General Manager for external partners and lead Johnson & Johnson partner-management teams
  • Oversee partner activities and financial performance
  • Lead Virtual Management Teams across Quality, Technical, Procurement, Planning, and Finance
  • Define and maintain performance metrics and targets
  • Support Procurement with agreement negotiations and functional input
  • Ensure agreement compliance and manage total costs, including reduction initiatives
  • Optimize and standardize operations to improve network efficiency
  • Manage global cryopreservation network optimization and budget
  • Develop the external cryopreservation network strategy for growth and scale
  • Monitor and communicate changing market opportunities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent university qualification is required
  • At least six years of relevant professional experience and/or business management experience
  • Background in pharmaceutical cell therapy, biologics, or another comparably regulated industry
  • Working knowledge of Quality, Technical Operations, Finance, Planning, and/or Procurement, with experience driving continuous improvement
  • Experience managing suppliers or external partners and understanding end-to-end supply chains
  • Strong influencing ability and a demonstrated capacity to assess issues from multiple perspectives
  • Willingness to travel domestically or internationally up to 25%
  • Availability and flexibility to work weekends or outside standard hours to support patients

Benefits

  • Inclusive work environment
  • Up to 25% domestic or international travel
  • Ability and flexibility to work on weekends/off hours for patient support

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