Manager, Apheresis & Cryopreservation services

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 . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing Job Sub Function: Plant Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium 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 Manager, Cryopreservation Operations Growth & Partnerships to join our Team! Summary: The Apheresis & Cryopreservation Services Manager will be responsible for base business supply commercial cryopreserved starting material for CAR-T, Advanced Therapies. The role manages cryopreservation centers (CPCs) to ensure that starting apheresis material meets customer needs, provides the highest quality at the lowest total cost of ownership, and achieve maximum relationship value through accelerated innovation, supplier integration, process improvements, and collaboration. The external require extensive interaction with key business functions, critical supplier leadership, and other segment/functional leadership. The role acts as Virtual GM for assigned relationships, providing oversight for all activities and leads Virtual Management teams (VMTs) including Quality, Technical, Procurement, Planning and Finance to drive high performing sites. The role will shape external cryopreservation network strategy to drive innovative solutions that allow for growth and scale. Key Responsibilities Deeply understand and communicate evolving market opportunities. Lead partner assessment and new product implementation in coordination with cross-functional partners (MSAT, Quality, Planning, etc.), including site visits. Define tech transfer expectations and supply strategy with partners. Serve Virtual General Managers with external partners and lead JNJ team in partner management, providing oversight of all activities and financials. Establish and maintain performance metrics and targets with the goal of improving supply, processes, and systems Partner with procurement in agreement negotiations and ensure proper functional inputs. Align cross-functional partners to ensure compliance to agreements, as well as overall cost management including seeking cost reduction opportunities. Partner with internal partners to ensure optimized and harmonized operations for overall network efficiency Manage cryopreservation network optimization and budget for global network Qualifications: Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's or equivalent University Degree required Experience and Skills: Required: Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience and/or business management Experience within Pharmaceutical Cell Therapy, Biologics, or other similarly regulated industry Solid understanding of functions including Quality, Technical Operations, Finance, Planning, and/or Procurement and driving continuous improvement Experience leading supplier/external relationships and understanding of end-to-end supply chain Strong influencing skills, with the ability to understand issues from multiple viewpoints Preferred: Demonstrated experience influencing external partners Demonstrated ability to develop long range strategy based on delivering future needs of customers Other: Requires up to 25% domestic or international travel This position requires ability and flexibility to work on weekends/off hours for patient support. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Agile Manufacturing, Developing Others, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Manufacturing Compliance, Manufacturing Safety, Motivating People, Organizational Project Management, Organizing, Plant Operations, Process Improvements, Resource Planning, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Processes, Tactical Planning, Team Management The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €79,800.00 - €137,770.00 Benefits: In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement