Director, Technical Fellow, ATSC MSAT (Duration-based role – 12 Months)

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:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Technical Fellow, ATSC MSAT (Duration-based role – 12 Months) to join our team.

This position is a duration-based role and requires understanding that the anticipated duration may conclude at, prior to, or after 12 months (based on business needs) from one’s start date in this role.

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

SUMMARY:

This highly visible technical leadership role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of cell therapy manufacturing by driving scientific understanding, manufacturing excellence, and patient impact across a global network. The Technical Fellow serves as a recognized subject matter expert in CAR-T manufacturing, quality control analytics, and T-cell biology, leading complex investigations and partnering across internal and external organizations to solve critical manufacturing challenges.

This role is designed to bridge the gap between investigation execution and mechanistic root cause understanding, enabling faster resolution of manufacturing trends, reduction of product non-conformances, and improved patient access to life-changing therapies. The successful candidate will influence network strategy, support regulatory readiness, and serve as a scientific thought leader across the CARVYKTI manufacturing organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead complex manufacturing trend investigations and provide deep scientific expertise to accelerate root cause identification and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.

• Design and execute advanced analytical approaches, including multivariate modeling, mechanistic hypothesis testing, and data-driven investigations to establish process and product quality relationships.

• Partner across MSAT, Manufacturing Operations, Quality Control, Data Science, and technical teams to develop a unified investigation and control strategy framework.

• Drive scientific understanding of manufacturing performance through analysis of complex process, analytical, and biological datasets.

• Support lifecycle management initiatives including technology transfer, process optimization, automation, and implementation of emerging manufacturing technologies.

• Provide technical support for regulatory submissions, health authority interactions, inspection readiness activities, and compliance-related assessments.

• Influence cross-functional and cross-organizational teams as a scientific thought leader while maintaining alignment with network quality, supply, and operational objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.  Master's, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline is preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Required:

• Minimum of 10 years of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related industry experience.

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing operations and/or research and development within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• Experience supporting cell therapy, gene therapy, vaccines, biologics, or other advanced therapy medicinal products.

• Experience working with contract manufacturing organizations and/or global manufacturing networks.

• Deep knowledge of T-Cell Biology.

• Extensive knowledge of cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes.

• Advanced understanding of GMP requirements and quality considerations for commercial manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of evolving global regulatory expectations and health authority requirements for advanced therapies.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex investigations and influence cross-functional stakeholders in a matrix environment.

Preferred:

• Advanced expertise in statistical analysis, multivariate data analytics, and mechanistic modeling approaches.

• Experience leading network-wide technical or operational improvement initiatives.

• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and health authority engagements.

• Demonstrated success translating scientific findings into practical manufacturing solutions.

• Experience evaluating and resolving complex product quality, process performance, and manufacturing compliance challenges.

• Recognized technical expertise within cell therapy, gene therapy, or related advanced therapeutic modalities.

• Strong publication, presentation, and scientific communication skills.

OTHER:

• Travel up to 20% is required, including domestic and international travel.

• Significant technical leadership and matrix influence responsibilities.

• Ability to work effectively across multiple internal functions and external manufacturing partners.

• This position is a duration-based role and requires understanding that the anticipated duration may conclude at, prior to, or after 12 months (based on business needs) from one’s start date in this role.

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

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.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via J&J Careers Accommodation Support, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Consulting, Crisis Management, Developing Others, Disruptive Innovations, Emerging Technologies, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Standards, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Improvements, Product Costing, Program Management, Project Schedule, Resource Planning, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Research

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$150,000.00 - $258,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits