(Janssen / Quality) Fuji QC Lab Lead, Manufacturing and Supply Fuji Plant Quality Operations Quality Control Group

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine(JJIM) is recruiting for a(n) Quality Control Lab Lead, located in Janssen Fuji Site, Japan. In this role, you will be responsible in working with the team to lead the overall QC team at the site! This position will also be part of the Site Leadership Team(SLT) collaborating in delivering the site's overall objectives. In addition, you will work with the Site Quality Lead in delivering Local, Regional and Global Quality requirements working at a site supplying the second largest market collaborating with our diverse and dedicated team
Overall responsibility for all QC related activities conducted at site by team. This includes but not limited to sampling, QC testing, management of equipments, stability testing, validation, project management, New Product Launches and audit management of team's scope.
Able to follow our EHS rules and procedures and can drive a culture of safety
Handles the QC department's budget, human resources, overheads and capital expenditure.
We will develop a strategy for hiring and developing team members both in QC and QA anticipating changes in the role meeting the business needs.
Anticipates and plans for future requirements in the area, including such aspects as procedural requirements, capital planning, personnel recruitment planning, compliance requirements, and efficiency developments and anticipated changes needed to reflect future demand for services.
Liaise between global COEs to implement global projects and initiatives which meets our needs.
Participate in talent development, site strategy, EHS activities and resource planning in collaboration with the SLT.
Education:
The candidate must have a strong scientific background with a chemistry, biology, biomedical or pharmacy degree, or a higher (MSc or PhD) degree is an asset. For candidates without a higher degree, 7 year experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Knowledgeable of global regulatory requirements applicable to biologics and/or pharmaceuticals
Understanding of PMDA/MHLW/JP or equivalent industry standards relevant for the QC laboratory.
Experience leading and developing diverse talents!
Knowledge of different aspects of QC activities such as testing, equipment lifecycle management, data integrity, management of different systems in the lab and analytical method transfer.
Being able to liaise with global stakeholders to drive global and platform initiates for the site
Preferred:

• We are looking for candidates who value and act based on Our Credo Principles
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal with multicultural members
• Multicultural experience working with members from different backgrounds.

Other:

• English business level is required. No requirement for Japanese Language.
• Less than 5% travel requirements
• Pharmacist license is preferred

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The candidate will be eligible to all benefits provided for the JJIM employees here in Japan.
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