Drug Product Tech Transfer Lead, Biologics

Johnson & Johnson

. Ensure fit for plant and commercial readiness during technical development .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSchaffhausen • SwitzerlandSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical transfer of biopharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with GMP requirements and optimizing new product introduction processes. Proven ability to manage site-level support for drug product manufacturing and integrate supply chain technical expertise into project execution.

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Technical Transfer Of Biopharmaceutical ProductsGMP Requirements KnowledgeDrug Product Manufacturing SupportProject Management CertificationDocument Management Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

Pharmaceutical Product R&DDP Unit OperationsNew Product Introduction ProcessQuality By Design ImplementationCost Of Goods Optimization

Soft Skills

Team Efficiency FosteringCollaborative Work Through Matrix TeamsInfluencing Without AuthorityProblem-Solving SkillsMotivated Self-Starter

Tools & Technologies

RIMdocsTruVaultSAPMS Office ApplicationsCometPlanisware

Certifications & Qualifications

FPX CertificationPMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ManufacturingSupply Chain IntegrationRegulatory DocumentsTechnical SupportProcess Robustness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure fit for plant and commercial readiness during technical development
Implement new innovations and technologies
Execute transfer of pharmaceutical processes and products into the supply chain and global marketplace
Manage site-to-site transfers using the Best Process/Product at Launch mindset
Provide drug product technical support and oversight for supply chain
Plan and execute drug product manufacturing site-level support for new product launches
Integrate new and re-developed drug products from R&D into the supply chain
Contribute to, review, and approve drug product technical and regulatory documents
Provide routine technical support and integrate supply chain technical expertise into project execution
Implement Quality by Design technical activities at manufacturing sites
Act as single point of contact for plant readiness, execution, and launch support
Identify and implement opportunities to decrease Cost of Goods and improve process robustness and commercialization
Develop manufacturing site execution plans and ensure strategy alignment
Coordinate product introduction from transfer through launch, including raw materials, formula, process, packaging, and device integration
Optimize the New Product Introduction process and streamline technical transfers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor's or equivalent degree (required)
Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience with pharmaceutical product R&D and/or Manufacturing / MSAT functions, or equivalent (required)
Experience with technical transfer of biopharmaceutical products into manufacturing sites, including technical knowledge of DP unit operations (required)
Knowledge of manufacturing site systems and procedures, including an understanding of GMP requirements (required)
Proficient in English (required)
Up to 20% domestic and international travel, depending on project needs (required)
Ability to foster team efficiency and cohesiveness and work collaboratively through matrix teams
Ability to influence with or without direct authority
Motivated self-starter able to work independently
Proven problem-solving skills
Knowledge of DP late-stage development (preferred)
Experience with document management systems such as RIMdocs, TruVault, SAP, MS Office applications, Comet, and/or Planisware (preferred)
FPX, PMP, or equivalent Project Management certification (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive work environment
Continuous professional development opportunities
Business improvement opportunities
Up to 20% domestic and international travel