Technology Leader

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Job Function:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Technology Operations Support

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Zug, Switzerland

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Technology is recruiting a Technology Leader & Senior Alliance Manager to support our Advanced Therapies Supply Chain (ATSC) organization. This highly visible and strategically critical role will serve as the primary IT liaison between Johnson & Johnson and the alliance partner for the commercial cell therapy product, CARVYKTI.

The position plays a key role in enabling robust operational support and strategic digital collaboration for cell therapy manufacturing and product release across partner sites in Ghent, Belgium and Raritan, New Jersey. The successful candidate will ensure strong governance, compliant process execution, transparent communication, and a high-performing partnership model between organizations.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

US - Requisition Number: R-043957

Netherlands and Belgium - Requisition Number: R-045783

Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-045785

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Key Responsibilities

The Technology Leader & Senior Alliance Manager will:

• Serve as the strategic IT point of contact for the partnership supporting CARVYKTI, ensuring alignment of digital priorities across both organizations.
• Lead the development, coordination, and submission of the annual and multi-year joint IT & Manufacturing strategic plan, ensuring integration with the broader ATSC and IMT strategy.
• Own the integrated digital architecture roadmap for the partnership, ensuring technology direction, system interdependencies, and data strategies are fully aligned.
• Drive shared IT strategy initiatives, including lifecycle management, cybersecurity compliance, business continuity, data governance, and digital innovation opportunities.
• Chair the IT Working Group (ITWG), the core governance forum, ensuring structured decision-making, transparent communications, risk management, and timely progression of strategic and operational priorities.
• Establish and oversee partnership governance processes, including escalation pathways, operational handshakes, performance indicators, and adaptations required for evolving commercial demands.
• Enable seamless system connectivity and data access in line with the partnership agreement, including oversight of technology interfaces and digital platform enablement.
• Anticipate and communicate future technology requirements associated with manufacturing scale-up, new product introduction, and network expansion.
• Maintain senior stakeholder relationships and provide proactive insights and recommendations to leadership on risks, opportunities, and partnership performance.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including project or program management in a regulated, manufacturing, or high-complexity environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups without direct authority.
• Exceptional communication skills, including preparation and presentation of content to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to operate independently and deliver results in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with IT systems supporting manufacturing (ERP, MES, LIMS, QMS).
• Background in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and/or cell therapy operations.
• Understanding of GxP/regulatory requirements for digital systems.
• Alliance management or partnership governance experience.

Up to 10% travel may be required.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Case Modeling, Compliance Management, Developing Others, Empowering People, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, IT Service Management (ITSM), Leadership, Product Knowledge, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Quality Assurance (QA), Resource Planning, Service Request Management, Software Development Management, Team Management, Technical Credibility, Technical Support, Technical Writing

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