Manager Manufacturing Science & Technology; MST

Overview

Johnson & Johnson is a global company focused on health innovation across Innovative Medicine and Med Tech. Learn more at

Guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to its employees worldwide, providing an inclusive environment where each person is respected and valued.

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Biotherapeutics R&D

People Leader

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

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

Johnson & Johnson s Clinical Manufacturing & Technology team is recruiting for a Manager Manufacturing Science & Technology (MST), located in Schaffhausen
, Switzerland. This role establishes Manufacturing Sciences expertise across equipment and system platforms for drug product development, manufacturing, and digitalization for parenteral/injectables and device assembly.

• Provide technical support for biologics drug product manufacturing and combination products/device assembly transferred into the Fill & Finish Pilot Plant (F2P2).
• Serve as the subject matter expert for current and emerging manufacturing technology platforms used in drug product R&D, pilot-scale and commercial production.
• Evaluate new technologies, applications, and process analytical technologies (PAT) by conducting feasibility studies, developing business cases, and delivering proof-of-principle and proof-of-concept studies through installation and implementation.
• Lead equipment and process characterization efforts, support scale‑up/scale‑out activities, and apply process modeling.
• Drive and support process optimization initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturability, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee F2P2 laboratory operations, ensuring reliable test performance and compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Manage CAPEX requests.
• Provide people leadership for a team of scientists, including coaching, performance management, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Education:

• PhD in Pharmaceutical, Biochemical, Chemical, Life Sciences or a related field with 4+ years of experience OR Master s degree with 7+ years of experience OR Bachelor s degree with 9+ years of experience is required.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in biopharmaceutical process design.
• Understanding and experience in fill/finish and/or combination product (device assembly) operations.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience.
• Experience in clinical and/or commercial manufacturing.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Proven track record of creativity and problem solving skills.
• Excellent analytical skills to identify gaps and root causes, and to develop practical solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in project management with FPX methodology.

Preferred:

• Proven proficiency and experience in biologics drug product development within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Solid understanding of and experience in technology transfer operations.

• Excellent oral and written language skills in German and English are required.

Required Skills:

Biopharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, People Leadership, Project Management

Preferred

Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Dataset Management, Fill and Finish, Leadership, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Team Management