Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Lead CAR-T Cell Collection Lead to join our TEAM!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/.For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.Janssen Biotech, Inc., one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, and Legend Biotech USA Inc., have entered into a global, strategic collaboration to develop, manufacture, and commercialize a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. This innovative strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of two companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy CAR-T platform and investigational treatment.Are you interested in joining a team that is positively impacting patients' lives by ensuring high quality in our cell therapy products? Apply today for this exciting opportunity to be part of the #CAR-T team!Supported by their direct manager, the CAR-T Cell Collection Operations Lead coordinates, and maintains virtual supplier network of apheresis and cryopreservation starting material for clinical and commercial CAR-T products. With subject matter expertise, they lead the technical relationship with Operating Company-level cell therapy teams and closely collaborate with commercial CAR-T teams. They will facilitate cell collection site certification activities related to apheresis and cell lab, support/provide training for technicians/nurses as needed, and facilitate near-real-time apheresis and/or cryopreservation quality investigation when required.The Lead is responsible for effectively collaborating with "hospitals as suppliers" and completes appropriate technical analysis to assure quality services. They will maintain positive collaborations with other operation groups, identifying options to improve performance. The Lead may implement programs to reduce supply base and achieve cost reduction goals. They will lead supplier capabilities including capacity planning and inventory management.Key Responsibilities:
Lead and maintain commercial CAR-T apheresis and cryopreservation activities in support of 400-500 CAR-T patient commercial supply chain activities.
Serve as primary POC for apheresis center, local cryopreservation cell laboratories, as well as, contracted third party apheresis/cryopreservation centers within assigned regions.
Serve as apheresis Subject Matter Authority for internal and external teams.
Facilitate and conduct site qualification and training for collections and/or cryopreservation requirements.
Activate site as approved supplier, prior to First Patient In (FPI) date.
Ensure timely receipt of recall communications from apheresis centers and evaluate impact to product quality.
Ensure timely release of quality fresh/cryopreserved apheresis starting material.
Complete quality issues management within 24-48 hours post apheresis.
Complete risk and change management.
Develop solid understanding of information technology, logistic transport and regulatory requirements affecting collection and cryopreservation of apheresis starting material.
Maintain metrics to manage site performance.
QualificationsEducation:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s of Science or equivalent University Degree required; focused degree in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent scientific or engineering field is preferred.
Experience and Skills:Required:
Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience
Minimum 2 years of relevant hands-on experience with Immunology, Cell Biology, Cell Therapy, or Apheresis
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment, to effectively support supplier relationship with 10-15 collection sites
Ability to engage with hospital personnel to communicate specific and technical requirements for apheresis and cell cryopreservation
Proven experience with Good Tissue Practices (GTP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and ambiguity, to prioritize tasks according to objectives, and provide problem resolution
Preferred:
Hospital experience or understanding of drug development and regulatory submission requirements
Experience with quality issues management
Other:
Requires up to 25% domestic travel
This position requires ability and flexibility to work on weekends/off hours for patient support.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $91,000 to $147,000.
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work
Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market."This job posting is anticipated to close on October 26, 2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applicationsJohnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.