Start-up Engineer

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:
Manufacturing Assembly

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Gent, East Flanders, Belgium

Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY

Are you inspired to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives?

CAR-T is an innovative treatment that harnesses the power of a patient's own immune system.

By genetically modifying a patient's T-cells to target and destroy cancer cells.

This groundbreaking technology offers hope to patients where other treatments have not been successful.

To support the CAR-T program in EMEA, Janssen is building two manufacturing centers in the Ghent area (Obelisc & Tech Lane).

As a Start-Up Engineer, you are part of the Build Operations team, working closely with Operations, Quality, and MSAT.

You are responsible for the implementation of technology and process improvements to the CAR-T manufacturing process within EMEA, to prepare the CARVYKTI footprint for the future, these are improvement, optimization, compliance, ramp-up and/or cost driven projects.

Key Responsibilities


* Act as Project Lead to implement Major Strategic Programs (e.g.

New Technologies) and proactively manage project risks.


* Represent Operations in Process Design.

Ensure Process Design & implementation plan is in line with overall site strategy for CAR-T Tech Lane, Obelisc & Beerse.


* Develop budget plan and ensure management of budget during project execution.


* Ensure facility & operational readiness in line with defined implementation plan.


* Ensure quality and compliance, including change controls, inspection readiness, and acting as spokesperson during audits.


* Drive cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment (QA, QC, MSAT, EHS, IT, Planning, external partners), with strong presence in global project teams.

Qualifications


* A Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field (e.g., Engineering, Bioscience, Pharmacy, Biochemistry) or equivalent experience is required.

Candidates with a Master's degree or higher may qualify with fewer years of professional experience.


* 4 - 6 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry expe...