About this opportunity
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 jnj.com .
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Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function:
Manufacturing Engineering
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Xian, Shaanxi, China
Job Description:
MSAT Staff Engineer
Position Summary
This role provides dedicated ownership of a CMO portfolio representing approximately 85% of the site's manufacturing volume. The position is responsible for translating customer requirements into actionable project plans, ensures seamless customer engagement, effective execution of projects, successful management of evolving customer needs, and the alignment of cross-functional resources to support sustainable business growth and uninterrupted product supply.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Relationship Management
Serve as the primary customer-facing contact for all CMO-related activities.
Understand customer needs and expectations and ensure effective translation into site execution plans.
Provide timely updates on project progress, risk assessments, and issue resolution.
Life Cycle Management (LCM)
Lead and coordinate LCM initiatives for CMO products, including: Process changes and optimization
Process validation activities
Cleaning validation activities
Packaging and artwork changes
Regulatory-driven changes
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
Project Management
Translate customer requirements into structured and executable project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional activities across MSAT, Quality, Operation, GETs, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs and other relevant functions.
Drive execution of customer commitments while ensuring alignment with site priorities and business objectives.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalate critical issues as appropriate.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree or above in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related disciplines.
Experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, MSAT, supply chain, project management, technical operations, or related functions.
Experience working with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) or external customers is highly preferred.
Experience leading cross-functional projects in a GMP-regulated environment.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical product lifecycle management.
Technical Knowledge
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of validation activities, including process validation and cleaning validation.
Familiarity with packaging operations and commercialization processes.
Understanding of GMP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
Competencies
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management capabilities.
Ability to convert complex customer requirements into actionable execution plans.
Strong communication and influencing skills across multiple organizational levels.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and changing environment.
Strong problem-solving and risk management capabilities.
Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Accelerating, Developing Others, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Performance Measurement, Product Design, Robotic Automation, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Supply Planning, Talent Management, Team Management
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