Senior Plant System Engineer
Company: 6084-Janssen Research & Development Legal Enti
Location: Spring House
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job 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
jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible
to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide
an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an
individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and
dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function:
R&D Product Development Job Sub Function: R&D
Software/Systems Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations: Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of
America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, 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. Learn
more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching
for the best talent for Senior Plant System Engineer in Malvern, PA
or Spring House, PA . Job Description At J&J IM we are an
R&D focused organization striving to improve life and medical
outcomes for millions of patients worldwide. If you want to be a
true pioneer and advance the use of data to lead our journey
towards the development of innovative therapeutics, then seize this
opportunity and join our team! Within the Digital Operations &
Strategy (DOS) department of Therapeutics Development & Supply
(TDS) we harness the power of data, technology, predictive
modeling, and informatics to inform decisions. We aim to enable a
digital enabled organization that speeds up life-saving treatment
development. Our Plant Systems team has responsibility for
developing and implementing systems strategies for the R&D
development API and Drug Product pilot plants, in support of
process development, manufacturing, tech transfer and lifecycle
management, in close partnership with the development functions and
IT. As a key member of the Business System Ownership team, the
Senior Plant Systems Engineer will drive the strategy and
implementation of manufacturing systems in the Therapeutics
Development & Supply (TDS) pilot plants in close collaboration with
the pilot plant leadership. The TDS pilot plants (spanning
Synthetics, Advanced Therapies, and Proteins) play a pivotal role
in the development of new medicines, from lab scale to pilot and
clinical scale, to commercial scale manufacturing. The successful
candidate will be a proactive and effective problem solver who is
intellectually curious and has a proven track record of
implementation of manufacturing systems in life sciences. Role and
responsibilities Design & Implement Software Solutions : Together
with functional business leaders, data architects and IT, define
future state plant systems landscape for the TDS pilot plants (MES,
PI and Seeq), driven by business value Data Lifecycle Management :
Have a solid understanding of the entire data process for the plant
systems (systems (MES, PI and Seeq)) from collection to analysis,
adhering to FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)
data principles. Collaborate with Scientific Experts : Partner with
scientists, engineers, and IT teams to optimize manufacturing
systems, ensuring seamless data integration and usability.
Stakeholder Alignment : Work closely with TDS stakeholders to align
strategies, prioritize system enhancements, and promote widespread
adoption of data solutions. Vendor Management : Manage
relationships with vendors of laboratory, manufacturing, and data
analytics systems to ensure quality, compliance, and innovation.
Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement : Identify and resolve
system and data issues, proposing both immediate fixes and
long-term improvements. Regulatory, Audit & SOP Management Support:
Represent business user requirements during system upgrades,
validations, and regulatory inspections to ensure compliance, data
integrity, and operational excellence. Own and coordinate SOP
lifecycle management for relevant manufacturing systems, ensuring
procedures remain aligned with the validated system state. Ensure
robust support and incident management processes are in place,
safeguarding continuous compliance and maintaining the validated
state of manufacturing systems, under the leadership of the Plant
Systems Business Owner. Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead or
contribute to projects across departments, fostering collaboration
and innovation. Drive adoption and business value realization of
systems and data. Business value realization: Drive adoption and
business value realization of systems and data. Connect: Actively
network within the industry and enterprise supply chain to
proactively benchmark, exchange knowledge and bring in best
practices. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree or higher in
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharma, Information Technology or
related sciences/engineering disciplines is required. Minimum of 6
years of relevant industry experience in pharmaceutical, biotech,
or related sectors is required. Hands-on experience with MES
(Körber PAS-X), Historian (AVEVA-PI), or Advanced analytics (SEEQ)
in manufacturing environments is required. Experience with
PLC-controlled equipment, process automation hardware and software,
OT networks infrastructure and systems is highly preferred.
Commissioning/qualification/validation experience is preferred.
Thorough knowledge of ISA S88/S95 standards is required. Proven
experience with the drug development process, including tech
transfer and product lifecycle management is preferred. Hands-on
experience with advanced data analytics relevant to pharmaceutical
development (at least two of the following areas): plant systems,
process analytics, or digital tools is required. Demonstrated
knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations; proven
understanding of GAMP and SDLC requirements is required. Experience
with FAIR data principles and digital transformation projects is
preferred. Organizational and project management skills, balancing
multiple complex projects with effective customer management is
preferred. Skills & Competencies Strong passion for digital
transformation and innovation Ability to thrive in a fast-paced,
dynamic environment that values agility, precision, and creative
problem-solving. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
capable of influencing diverse audiences and fostering
collaboration. Strategic thinker with personal leadership skills,
attention to detail, and a track record of effective
cross-functional teamwork. Proven problem-solving abilities,
translating complex concepts into actionable solutions. Experience
leading cross-functional projects and inspiring teams toward shared
goals is preferred. Global, end-to-end attitude. Fluency in English
required. Limited travel ( If you’re ready to be a pioneer in
digital innovation and want to contribute to life-changing
therapies, we’d love to hear from you! This job posting is
anticipated to close on April 11, 2026. The Company may however
extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain
available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional
applications. 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, external
applicants please contact us via
https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact
AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. LI-Hybrid
Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Agility Jumps, Analytical
Reasoning, Coaching, Collaborating, Critical Thinking, Model-Based
Systems Engineering (MBSE), Product Design, Report Writing,
Requirements Analysis, Research and Development, SAP Product
Lifecycle Management, Scripting Languages, Software Architectures,
Software Development Management, Software Engineering Practices,
Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Systems Development Lifecycle
(SDLC), Technologically Savvy
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