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Get Access To All JobsAt 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: Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function: Process Engineering
Job Category: Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description
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.
We are searching for the best talent, Senior Processing Engineer. This Hybrid position can be based in Titusville, New Jersey, Springhouse PA, or Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology) is a division of the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC) of Johnson & Johnson. MSAT is a worldwide organization with members located across the geography in close vicinity to the Internal Manufacturing Network (MTO) and External Manufacturers, providing Technical Competence and Manufacturing Excellence to Johnson and Johnson’s pharmaceutical environment and product portfolio.
The MSAT Synthetics DP External Site Senior Processing Engineer is responsible for providing technical oversight to external manufacturing (EM) sites. They will also be responsible for site ownership in performing due diligence, auditing, and site onboarding. The Scientist will conduct technical/risk assessment, execution, and/or oversight of New Product Introduction (NPI), technical transfers, and Product Life Cycle (LCM) management. They will be involved with standards and new technology deployment, Multi-Variate Analysis (MVA) & statistical analysis, Proactive assessments and de-risking of products and process through collaboration with various other MSAT teams, different functions, and partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle execution of drug product technology transfer, product life cycle activities, material qualification, and cleaning validation.
- Support NPI using applicable tools and standards in collaboration with Virtual Management Team (VMT), key supply chain functions, Technical launch integrators / owners, and EM site.
- Act as Technical coordinator for CMO process technology proficiency assessment, technology standards, and implementation of MSAT Technology Roadmaps.
- Serve as primary contact and site owner for technical issues related to EM and represent in VMT by being a single technical voice including EM, thus supporting decision / actions.
- Maintain and develop good understanding of the status regarding ongoing and future planned technical activities at site.
- Engage in Site Lifecycle processes (due diligence / selection, onboarding, engage, ongoing monitoring, disengage) including support to localization; also be involved in technical assessment / due diligence of product portfolio / in- licensing.
- Support working models and tools in handling EM from technical perspective which includes Technical risk metrics & Switching Effort / Complexity metric for fit-for-purpose segmentation model, and account planning/adherence.
- Conduct technical assessment of change controls and other quality related activities by associating with Quality for audits and inspections.
- Provide technical support on site for investigations and resolution of deviation / OOS (process, cleaning, troubleshooting) by collaborating with engineering, product launch, and technical owners.
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum of a Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree required; Master's or PhD and/or focused degree specialization in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent technical subject is preferred.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience/expertise with various dosage forms, including experience with solids manufacturing technology, process, and transfer.
- Experience working with external manufacturing network (EM).
- Basic knowledge of Small Molecule Supply chain (products, customers, suppliers, plants).
- Strong communication and teamwork/networking skills with the ability to interact at different levels of the organization/sector.
- Ability to lead activities under general direction, and demonstrate a good sense of prioritization of assigned tasks & goals and handle time accordingly.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of Q&C (Quality & Compliance) and the regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, EHSS, etc.) related to pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Preferred
- Experience in new pharmaceutical manufacturing technology especially OROS technology, continuous manufacturing, or related technology.
- Understanding and application knowledge in statistics and process excellence / investigation tools.
Other
- May require up to 25% travel, domestic and/or international depending on business needs.
- Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on-site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays each week and depending on business needs.
- The anticipated pay range for this position is 94,000-170,000.
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.
Required Skills
Agile Decision Making, Coaching, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Product Costing, Product Improvements, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing, Vendor Selection
The anticipated base pay range for this position is: 94,000-144,500
Additional Description For Pay Transparency
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)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. 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.
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: Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function: Process Engineering
Job Category: Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description
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.
We are searching for the best talent, Senior Processing Engineer. This Hybrid position can be based in Titusville, New Jersey, Springhouse PA, or Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology) is a division of the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC) of Johnson & Johnson. MSAT is a worldwide organization with members located across the geography in close vicinity to the Internal Manufacturing Network (MTO) and External Manufacturers, providing Technical Competence and Manufacturing Excellence to Johnson and Johnson’s pharmaceutical environment and product portfolio.
The MSAT Synthetics DP External Site Senior Processing Engineer is responsible for providing technical oversight to external manufacturing (EM) sites. They will also be responsible for site ownership in performing due diligence, auditing, and site onboarding. The Scientist will conduct technical/risk assessment, execution, and/or oversight of New Product Introduction (NPI), technical transfers, and Product Life Cycle (LCM) management. They will be involved with standards and new technology deployment, Multi-Variate Analysis (MVA) & statistical analysis, Proactive assessments and de-risking of products and process through collaboration with various other MSAT teams, different functions, and partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle execution of drug product technology transfer, product life cycle activities, material qualification, and cleaning validation.
- Support NPI using applicable tools and standards in collaboration with Virtual Management Team (VMT), key supply chain functions, Technical launch integrators / owners, and EM site.
- Act as Technical coordinator for CMO process technology proficiency assessment, technology standards, and implementation of MSAT Technology Roadmaps.
- Serve as primary contact and site owner for technical issues related to EM and represent in VMT by being a single technical voice including EM, thus supporting decision / actions.
- Maintain and develop good understanding of the status regarding ongoing and future planned technical activities at site.
- Engage in Site Lifecycle processes (due diligence / selection, onboarding, engage, ongoing monitoring, disengage) including support to localization; also be involved in technical assessment / due diligence of product portfolio / in- licensing.
- Support working models and tools in handling EM from technical perspective which includes Technical risk metrics & Switching Effort / Complexity metric for fit-for-purpose segmentation model, and account planning/adherence.
- Conduct technical assessment of change controls and other quality related activities by associating with Quality for audits and inspections.
- Provide technical support on site for investigations and resolution of deviation / OOS (process, cleaning, troubleshooting) by collaborating with engineering, product launch, and technical owners.
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum of a Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree required; Master's or PhD and/or focused degree specialization in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent technical subject is preferred.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience/expertise with various dosage forms, including experience with solids manufacturing technology, process, and transfer.
- Experience working with external manufacturing network (EM).
- Basic knowledge of Small Molecule Supply chain (products, customers, suppliers, plants).
- Strong communication and teamwork/networking skills with the ability to interact at different levels of the organization/sector.
- Ability to lead activities under general direction, and demonstrate a good sense of prioritization of assigned tasks & goals and handle time accordingly.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of Q&C (Quality & Compliance) and the regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, EHSS, etc.) related to pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Preferred
- Experience in new pharmaceutical manufacturing technology especially OROS technology, continuous manufacturing, or related technology.
- Understanding and application knowledge in statistics and process excellence / investigation tools.
Other
- May require up to 25% travel, domestic and/or international depending on business needs.
- Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on-site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays each week and depending on business needs.
- The anticipated pay range for this position is 94,000-170,000.
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.
Required Skills
Agile Decision Making, Coaching, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Product Costing, Product Improvements, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing, Vendor Selection
The anticipated base pay range for this position is: 94,000-144,500
Additional Description For Pay Transparency
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)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. 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.
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Which healthcare companies in Puerto Rico sponsor visas for international workers?
Major healthcare employers sponsoring visas include Hospital Auxilio Mutuo, Centro Médico de Puerto Rico, Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital, and the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. The University of Puerto Rico medical facilities and Bella Vista Hospital also regularly sponsor H-1B and TN visas for physicians, nurses, and medical specialists.
What visa types are most common for healthcare jobs in Puerto Rico?
H-1B visas are most common for physicians and specialized medical roles, while TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican healthcare professionals. Nurses often qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship or H-1B status. J-1 exchange visitor visas are frequently used for medical residency programs at UPR and other teaching hospitals.
How to find healthcare visa sponsorship jobs in Puerto Rico?
Migrate Mate specializes in connecting international healthcare professionals with Puerto Rico employers offering visa sponsorship. Browse verified healthcare positions at major San Juan medical centers, regional hospitals in Ponce and Bayamón, and specialty clinics. Filter specifically for Puerto Rico healthcare roles with confirmed sponsorship availability.
Which cities in Puerto Rico have the most healthcare visa sponsorship opportunities?
San Juan leads with the highest concentration of sponsoring healthcare employers, including major medical centers and the VA system. Bayamón follows with significant hospital networks, while Ponce offers opportunities at regional medical facilities. Caguas and Carolina also host healthcare employers actively recruiting international professionals.
Are prevailing wages different for healthcare positions in Puerto Rico compared to mainland U.S.?
Yes, Puerto Rico has distinct prevailing wage determinations that are generally lower than mainland U.S. rates for comparable healthcare positions. However, the lower cost of living and unique tax benefits for residents can offset wage differences. Healthcare employers must still meet Department of Labor wage requirements for visa sponsorship.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored healthcare jobs in Puerto Rico?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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