This role focuses on ensuring the quality of chemical and microbiological testing and controls for products, raw materials, media, and manufacturing processes. It involves overseeing validation and maintenance activities within the chemical and microbiological laboratory, acting as a process owner for the UQC/UQM laboratory process, and an equipment owner for laboratory systems. The position also includes reviewing and approving various laboratory documentation and investigations.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the laboratory to ensure AMO Uppsala AB and UQ achieve objectives regarding quality and compliance, delivery reliability, and cost efficiency
Plan and allocate resources and budget for QC Chemistry, Incoming Goods Inspection, and Microbiology
Be responsible for cost centers 1213203550 and 1213203650 in accordance with the company's current approval authority policy
Provide line management responsibility for QC Chemistry, Incoming Goods Inspection, and Microbiology, as delegated
Be a member of the Quality Leadership Team
Ensure that all required chemical, physical, and microbiological tests and controls are performed on products, raw materials/input materials, media, and manufacturing processes in accordance with pharmacopoeial requirements and other applicable regulations
Ensure that processes are validated and qualified within the chemical and microbiological laboratories, and that maintenance and calibration activities comply with applicable requirements
Review and approve documents related to chemical, physical, and microbiological testing, test methods, and annual summaries/reports
Review and approve assessments and rationales related to chemical and microbiological testing and results
Review and approve investigations related to laboratory investigations and non-conformities
Ensure support and maintenance of quality specifications for products
Review and approve documentation, test methods, and processes for the Quality Control laboratory
Review and approve laboratory investigations and non-conformity investigations
Replace Head of UQ during short-term absences, in accordance with a specific delegation of authority
Requirements
Five-year university degree in microbiology, chemistry, pharmacy, natural sciences, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience within the pharmaceutical industry or another process industry
Relevant leadership training for the position
Basic knowledge of financial accounting and budgeting
At least three to five years of professional experience in quality-related work within a quality-certified laboratory or manufacturing environment
Experience in project management
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Experience in people management and leadership
Strong knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and/or ISO standards, as well as applicable regulations and guidance documents (e.g., CFR, pharmacopoeias)
Good IT skills
Demonstrates an understanding of AI concepts and frameworks, including awareness of responsible and ethical AI practices, and has experience generating effective prompts to boost efficiency and productivity
Proficiency in both Swedish and English, spoken and written
Detail-oriented
Able to perform effectively under pressure
Goal-oriented
Structured and organized
Strong communication skills
Proactive and results-driven
Well-organized
Flexible and adaptable
Easy to collaborate with and able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Self-motivated and capable of working independently
Strong initiative and drive
High level of integrity
Efficient working style
Ability to apply situational leadership
Ability to plan and prioritize departmental objectives as well as own work
Ability to collaborate across functions and departments while maintaining a holistic business perspective and understanding of the bigger picture
Nice to have:
Benchmarking
Compliance Management
Developing Others
Human-Computer Relationships
Inclusive Leadership
Leadership
Operational Excellence
Performance Measurement
Product Testing
Quality Control (QC)
Quality Control Testing
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Quality Standards
Quality Validation
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Tactical Planning
Team Management
Benefits
Annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions
Vacation days
Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
Bereavement leave
Caregiver leave
Volunteer leave
Well-being reimbursement
Programs for financial, physical and mental health
Service anniversary and recognition awards
Participation in several insurance plans, subject to the terms of their respective plans, for employees and in some locations eligible dependents
Important Details
Work location: Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden
About the Company
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. 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.
At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we are working to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges through innovations at the intersection of biology and technology.
