VP, Global Lead Biotherapeutics Engineering

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Vice President, Global Lead Biotherapeutics Engineering located in Wilson, North Carolina or Raritan, New Jersey.

The Vice President, Global Lead Biotherapeutics Engineering is a vital leadership role entrusted with shaping the technical future and operational excellence of our biotherapeutics network across multiple global sites. This leader oversees the successful execution of large-scale capital projects, drives regulatory compliance, and builds resilient, sustainable capabilities that enhance performance in a tightly regulated environment.

In this role, the VP will be responsible for developing and overseeing engineering strategies and governance models, while ensuring flawless execution across all internal biotherapeutics manufacturing sites. A core responsibility will be leading the development of multi-site CAPEX plans, aligning investment priorities with business and site strategies, and ensuring disciplined capital allocation. Working in close partnership with cross-functional global leads, site management, and platform stakeholders, the successful candidate will serve as a key influencer shaping engineering direction and execution across the biotherapeutics network, driving technical consistency, mitigating risk, and enabling operational excellence at scale.

Strategic Engineering Leadership and Capital Planning:

• Define and execute the long-term engineering vision for the biotherapeutics network, ensuring alignment with MTO strategy and enterprise priorities.
• Lead the development of multi-site capital investment strategies and Long-Range Financial Plans (LRFP) to enable growth, innovation, and supply resilience.
• Shape and oversee global engineering masterplans for facilities, utilities, and infrastructure, ensuring optimal lifecycle management of assets.
• Champion best-in-class engineering solutions that improve productivity, sustainability, and cost efficiency across the network.
• Drive business case development, CAPEX justification, and disciplined capital allocation to maximize value creation.
• Ensure successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital projects, meeting cost, schedule, quality, and compliance expectations across multiple global sites.
• Oversee the implementation of automation strategies to enhance reliability, connectivity, and digital maturity.
• Deploy site maintenance and asset management strategies to optimize technical performance, reduce downtime, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Facilities & Equipment readiness for audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with Health Authorities, FM Global, and other stakeholders.
• Lead the implementation of the Asset Management Framework and maturity roadmaps across all biotherapeutics sites.

Cross-Functional Collaboration And Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, EHS, Finance, Procurement, MSAT, and other global engineering leaders to enable flawless execution and consistency in standards.
• Foster strong collaboration across global platforms and sites, ensuring transparent communication and alignment of priorities.
• Streamline information flows and governance processes, ensuring smooth transitions from capital projects into operations and long-term maintenance.
• Represent Engineering in senior leadership forums, influencing strategic decisions impacting network capacity, technology, and competitiveness.

Digital Tools & Software:

• Support the evaluation of digital tools in partnership with digital and site engineering teams, ensuring alignment with business needs, global standards, and long-term strategy.
• Lead the implementation and integration of selected solutions to strengthen engineering performance, asset reliability, and transparency across the global biotherapeutics network.
• Ensure successful adoption of digital platforms by driving change management, training, and standardized usage across sites.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and network competitiveness.

Leadership & Development:

• Build and lead a high-performing engineering organization, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
• Develop future-ready technical leaders and subject matter experts through structured coaching, mentoring, and capability development
• Drive innovation by adopting digital tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies to improve project execution, automation, and asset reliability.
• Serve as a visible role model for leadership behaviors, inclusion, and cross-cultural collaboration, enabling engagement across global teams.

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure all engineering activities, including project delivery, automation, and maintenance, meet global standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Oversee governance frameworks and participate in platform-level steering committees to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Conduct regular reviews of engineering performance across the network, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging benchmarks and best practices from both inside and outside the pharmaceutical industry.

The annual base salary for this role: $194,000-$356,500.

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

(Include any required computer skills, certifications, licenses, languages, etc.)

• Bachelor’s, Masters or PhD degree in Engineering, Professional certifications in Asset Management (ISO 55000 or equivalent), Project Management (PMP), or related fields are an advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical engineering, with at least 10 years in senior leadership roles managing complex, multi-layered, and global/local engineering organizations.
• Proven expertise in Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) manufacturing environments, with deep knowledge of end-to-end biotherapeutics operations, facilities, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully leading and executing large-scale capital projects (>$300 million USD), including greenfield, brownfield, and complex network expansion projects, from concept through qualification.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks, cGMP requirements, and industry standards governing engineering, facilities, and operations.
• Extensive knowledge of contracting and construction management models (EPC, EPCM, design-build), and experience balancing in-house versus outsourced strategies in manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing automation and digital technologies, with proven experience in implementing innovative, data-driven solutions at scale.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities with a history of building, mentoring, and developing diverse global engineering teams; ability to inspire and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Advanced business and financial acumen, including cost structure optimization, capital investment planning, and business case development to support strategic decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders.
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making, risk management, and long-term value creation.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset for operating in a global environment. #LI-Hybrid

Travel: 35-50%

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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