Operations Manager, CAR-T

• Job title Operations Manager, CAR-T
• Function Supply Chain Manufacturing
• Sub function Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations
• Category Manager, Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations (P7)
• Location Raritan / United States of America
• Date posted Aug 14 2025
• Requisition number R-027407
• Work pattern Fully Onsite

This job posting is anticipated to close on Aug 22 2025. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Description

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

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations

Job Category:

Professional

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.

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We are searching for the best talent for an Operations Manager, CAR-T to join our Team in Raritan, NJ.

Are you interested in joining a team that is passionate about improving the lives of cancer patients? We work on the most sophisticated treatment options available today. To support the global

CAR-T program, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is rapidly growing its manufacturing and laboratory capabilities. This position offers a perfect environment to transform CAR-T Cell Therapy manufacturing and the underlying supply chain systems, into something unique given the limited amount of Cell Therapy manufacturers worldwide. Apply today for this exciting chance to be part of the #CAR-T team!

The Raritan CAR-T facility manufactures a personalized autologous cell therapy product, in collaboration with our partner Legend Biotech, that is significantly improving the lives of patients with Multiple Myeloma. The manufacturing of this CAR-T therapy takes several days through various processing steps and quality control procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads production unit responsible for portions of the personalized cell therapy process, supporting both clinical and commercial patients, in a cleanroom environment.

• Fosters a culture of safety and compliance according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements in manufacturing operations.

• Leads supervisor and operations personnel working in the Value Stream, including hiring and developing talent at all levels to grow within and beyond their current roles.

• Partner with all functions including Quality, Maintenance, Planning and Operations Support to ensure flawless execution of daily production schedules.

• Lead completion of objectives and projects.

• Support production related investigations, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor plant performance metrics and lead plant operating review meetings.

• Maintain permanent inspection readiness and actively support regulatory inspections.

• Promote a mentality of continuous improvement, problem solving, and problem prevention.

Qualifications:

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, preferably with a focus in Science or Engineering.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum (6) years of manufacturing experience in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment

• Experience managing direct reports / teams.

• Proficiency in English (verbal and written), strong communication skills and the ability to influence in all directions

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Preferred:

• Experience working in sterile biological / pharmaceutical manufacturing environments

• Experience with continuous improvement, Lean/6-Sigma Manufacturing

• Experience with electronic batch records

• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities thriving in a fast-paced work environment

Other:

• This role may require up to 10% domestic or international travel.

• This role is expected to be on site 5 days per week.

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, please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$100,000 to $172,500

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. 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)). 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 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 Condolence Leave - 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave - 10 days Volunteer Leave - 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.