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Job Function: Project/Program Management Group
Job Sub Function: Project/Program Management
Job Category: Professional
All Job Posting Locations: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Job Description: Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Senior Program Manager - Aseptic Manufacturing Capex Investment.
Cilag AG manufactures high quality pharmaceutical products, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and medical devices. Today Cilag AG is one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in Switzerland supplying all the major global markets. The Schaffhausen facility is a strategic launch and growth site for parenteral products, and we have an impressive pipeline of new and innovative products.
We are looking for a Program Lead to lead the Compliance Master Program (CMP). As Program Lead you are responsible to lead the Compliance Master Program from funding, to design, construction, commissioning, qualification, startup and regulatory approval of the facility.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the execution of a major investment program at J&J IM Schaffhausen, including funding, design, construction, commissioning, qualification, startup and regulatory approval of the facility.
* Establish roles and responsibilities for all core team members and organize core team meetings.
* Develop and execute final project objectives.
* Lead and facilitate program / site leadership alignment meeting.
* Manage relationships with sponsor and senior leadership through regular reviews.
* Manage relationships with Engineering firms, supporting the project.
* Identify and manage risk throughout project.
* Remove barriers to success and be available to support the team and project managers.
* Formally close project and recognize success including benchmarking.
* Lead the program communication process.
* Ensure required program financials and schedule controls. Cashflow management is crucial.
* Responsible and accountable for the safe execution of job activities in compliance with EHS guidelines, sustainability, regulatory (cGMP), corporate site and team practices and procedures.
* Handle communications with external regulatory authorities and the local community to ensure alignment with project objectives.
* Maintain relationship with corporate organizations and interface between Project Team, E&PS, Site Operations and Global Planning for new capacity ramp up.
* Handle communications with external regulatory authorities and the local community to ensure alignment with project objectives.
* The successful applicant will strive to perform to high standards at all times in line with our Credo and Standards of Leadership
* Leadership and development of all colleagues within the core team. Provide a clearly identifiable work ethos and culture.
* Customer focused and Results Driven.
* Facilitate an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.
* Work as a strategic partner with all other departments within the company and to align across J&J SC.
* Apply Strategic Thinking
* Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS und SOX guidelines and regulations applicable for the function as Program Lead
Qualifications
Education:
* University degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical or Chemical discipline.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
* A minimum of 10 years of related business experience and a proven track record in Project Engineering in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry
* Experience of managing large capital projects > 50 MM CHF
* Excellent organization and communication skills with the ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
* Familiarity with project management approaches, engineering processes and design thinking methodology. Certification in FPX or Lean processes are a plus.
* Detailed knowledge of aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment.
* Managerial experience in leading teams.
* Self-driven, well-organized and able to set own targets
* Decisiveness, brainpower and aim to take care of various issues and projects simultaneously
* Collaboration with others and work well in project teams
Other:
* Language skills: Fluency (oral and written) in German and English with exceptional communication skills
* This role may require occasional regional travel, as needed (less than 20%)
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