Senior Manager, Bioengineering & Cellular Technologies
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSpring House Tavern, 1032, North Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 19477, United States
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.
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.
About the Role
The Discovery Technology & Mechanistic Pharmacology Team is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Senior Manager to lead our Bioengineering and Cellular Technologies team in Spring House, PA. This role drives the design and implementation of advanced biofabricated tissue models, microphysiological systems, and cellular platforms to accelerate hit identification, lead discovery, and safety assessment.
You will combine expertise in bioengineering, tissue fabrication, and cellular model development with strong leadership skills to build and manage a multidisciplinary team. The position involves developing cutting-edge technologies including CRISPR-engineered cell lines, iPSC-derived models, organoids, and complex co-culture systems to enable high-throughput compound screening and mechanistic studies. As a lab-based leader, you will demonstrate scientific leadership at the bench and with data analysis, while swiftly handling shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Hiring Process
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Equal Opportunity
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.
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. We respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Spring House Tavern, 1032, North Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 19477, United States
Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDefine and execute the vision for bioengineering and cellular technology innovation to support drug discovery programs
- check_circleLead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of scientists and bioengineers specializing in cell line development and tissue engineering
- check_circleDesign and implement biofabricated tissue models and microphysiological systems compatible with automated screening platforms
- check_circleOversee development of CRISPR-edited cell lines, iPSC-derived systems, and complex multicellular models for lead discovery
- check_circleIntegrate advanced cellular technologies with high-throughput screening workflows and data analytics
- check_circleDevelop compelling scientific presentations and reports for internal review meetings and scientific journals
- check_circlePartner with therapeutic area teams, automation engineers, and data scientists to deliver robust, scalable solutions
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Requirements
- verifiedMaster's Degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, or related discipline
- verified12 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical or biotech drug discovery
- verifiedPhD preferred
- verifiedHands-on experience with CRISPR gene editing, iPSC differentiation, and primary cell culture
- verifiedHigh content imaging expertise
- verifiedKnowledge of organ-on-chip systems, 3D bioprinting, and microfluidics
- verifiedUnderstanding of immune cell biology and complex co-culture systems
- verifiedFamiliarity with automation platforms and high-throughput screening
- verifiedPrior leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Nice to Have
PhD degree. Experience with organ-on-chip systems, 3D bioprinting, and microfluidics. Skills in Developing Others, Drug Discovery Development, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Molecular Diagnostics, Operational Excellence, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Product Knowledge, Project Reporting, Scientific Research, Strategic Thinking, and Team Management.
