Quality Director

We are currently seeking a Quality Director to join the Quality Team in Wilson, North Carolina. The role supports both the project phase across design and construction—working with design teams in the Greater Philadelphia region—and the subsequent construction and operational start‑up of the site. Travel requirements are expected to be less than 10%. J&J is expanding manufacturing capacity with a $2billion investment to support a new U.S.-based biotherapeutic facility producing biologic medicines in oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. This Quality Director will lead and manage all quality-related programs and activities to support these operations. Key Responsibilities Provide overall quality leadership and guidance to all site functional areas and management teams to ensure business goals are achieved in compliance with all regulations and with a high level of quality. Develop and champion a quality culture that promotes behaviors leading to superior business performance and organizational excellence. Partner with peers in equivalent roles at other Innovative Medicine Supply Chain sites to ensure harmonization and alignment with quality policies, guidelines, programs, and systems. Ensure proper staffing and development of the quality organization, including mentoring, coaching, and implementing training programs. Provide financial leadership by developing operating and capital expense budgets for the quality department. Lead the quality aspects of the project lifecycle—including conceptual design, basis of design, detailed design, construction, commissioning/qualification, process validation, and regulatory submission/approval for the new facility. Qualifications Minimum bachelor’s degree in science, pharmaceutical engineering, engineering, pharmacy, biochemistry, microbiology, biology, chemistry or molecular biology. Advanced degree preferred. 10–15 years of experience in a significant leadership position within the biological and/or pharmaceutical industry and at least 5 years in a quality leadership role. Experience with FDA/EMEA regulatory requirements applicable to biologics or pharmaceuticals; ability to apply GMP regulations and other FDA and international guidelines. Proven success managing within a global organization and strong knowledge in regulatory compliance, quality systems, and pharmaceutical methods and procedures. Quality management skills such as problem solving, statistical thinking, and design of experiments. Relationship and communication skills including negotiation, presentation, active listening, and the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally. Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, strong time‑management, and the ability to drive change and lead cross‑functional teams. Demonstrated success as a people leader with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision. Commitment to ethical conduct, integrity, and Credo‑based decision making. 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (View email address on click.appcast.io) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #J-18808-Ljbffr