Scientific Experienced Engineer – External Supply Integration (esi) (contractor)

Johnson & Johnson UK

Shanghai, China
Gmp-regulated pharmaceutical development
Clinical drug product manufacturing
Supplier relationship management
This temporary ESI role sits in the Pharmaceutical Supply & Engineering Sciences (PSES) organization and will be based in Shanghai, working closely with the global PSES and DP development teams

Job Summary

  • This temporary ESI role sits in the Pharmaceutical Supply & Engineering Sciences (PSES) organization and will be based in Shanghai, working closely with the global PSES and DP development teams.
  • The role’s primary focus is the day-to-day management, coordination and technical oversight of clinical manufacturing activities at that supplier, ensuring right‑first‑time introductions, robust tech transfers and ongoing supplier performance aligned with global GMP and project timelines.
  • Serve as the single PSES point of contact and the primary technical lead for our main supplier in China, managing the supplier relationship and acting as the interface between the supplier and internal DP development, QA, regulatory and supply chain teams.

Matching Summary

This temporary ESI role sits in the Pharmaceutical Supply & Engineering Sciences (PSES) organization and will be based in Shanghai, working closely with the global PSES and DP development teams.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • GMP-regulated pharmaceutical development
  • clinical drug product manufacturing
  • supplier relationship management
  • technical oversight of manufacturing
  • process validation
  • risk management

Nice-to-have

  • innovative technologies
  • process analytical technologies
  • international cross-functional teams

Key Requirements

  • MSc or PhD in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, (bio)chemical or mechanical engineering
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical development/engineering
  • Proven experience managing an external manufacturing partner in China
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Proficiency in Mandarin is strongly preferred
  • Willingness to travel 10-20%

Work Rights

Not specified

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