Network Program Technical Lead

Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking Network Program Technical Lead join our TEAM.The role is based in Cork (Ireland) / Raynham (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/. 

About J&J MedTech

As a senior member of the Network Technical team, this role will be responsible for the implementation of stable, compliant and capable processes into the DPS Internal Manufacturing Network and for meeting projects FPO’s of capacity, product cost, budget and timeline. Within this leadership scope will be a talent development strategy that both delivers the project and ensures continuity of knowledge transfer to manufacturing operations whilst leveraging expertise developed throughout the existing manufacturing.

The role will work in collaboration with the existing DPS functional organisations to ensure standardisation and the implementation of Best-in-Class industry practices.

Overview

As a senior member of the Network Technical team, this role will be responsible for the implementation of stable, compliant and capable processes into the DPS Internal Manufacturing Network and for meeting projects FPO’s of capacity, product cost, budget and timeline. Within this leadership scope will be a talent development strategy that both delivers the project and ensures continuity of knowledge transfer to manufacturing operations whilst leveraging expertise developed throughout the existing manufacturing.

The role will work in collaboration with the existing DPS functional organisations to ensure standardisation and the implementation of Best-in-Class industry practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project management in the execution of the specific manufacturing workstream on time and within budget.
• Oversee technical execution of related projects.
• Ensure that all project activities are conducted in line with procedures and controls outlined in the QMS and that the quality and performance of the product conforms to specified standards and in compliance with the recognised Regulatory Standards for relevant markets.
• Collaborates with functional stakeholders to ensure that technical, validation and regulatory strategies are implemented in an efficient and compliant manner and at an appropriate risk level.
• Partner with Regulatory to execute the strategy necessary for all filings, inspections, and registrations in multiple sites and countries.
• Communicates with internal and external partners to coordinate and execute project plans.
• Provides technical leadership and supports execution of EHS&S policies and procedures.
• Ensures capital equipment appropriations are executed to required technical standards and within timing and budget requirements.
• Facilitates technical decision making of multi-functional teams within the project scope and leads strong inter-functional collaboration.
• Leads effective and timely communication processes and stakeholder management processes within the project scope and ensures project and program activities are consistently documented.
  
  

Qualifications:

Experience, Skills & Proficiencies Required

• Experienced in working a Medical Device and/or regulated manufacturing work environment.
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant professional work experience.
• Demonstrated track record in leadership of large-scale capital projects within a regulated environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills & demonstrated ability to lead a technical team.
• Track record of innovation and adaptability in project execution, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven competence to evaluate communicate and act upon significant risks, demonstrating leadership of the high standards of quality and compliance.
• Demonstrated background in talent development and performance leadership of team members and colleagues.
• Act with speed, flexibility, and accountability to achieve goals. Understands how own work impacts the enterprise and use understanding to make effective decisions and take actions and lead priorities effectively to deliver expected results.
• Experience in Medical Device technologies such as CNC Machining, Finishing Processes, Product Coating, Injection Molding and Packaging will be an advantage.
• Experienced in process development and Process/Tech Transfer.
  
  

Education/Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or University degree required; focused degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• Ideally Post-Graduate Degree Qualified, (MSc, MBA or similar)
  
  

Other

• This role may require up to 25 % of domestic & international travel.
  
  

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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