Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Project Lead (MES)

Location: Gurabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America; onsite site deployment role

Employment type: Full time

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and pharmaceutical solutions, including innovative medicines and medical technologies.

What you will do

• Lead delivery of the MES project for BioTherapeutics, Synthetics, and Drug Product operations at the Gurabo site.
• Drive the transformation from document-based manufacturing records to integrated digital workflows.
• Coordinate integration with manufacturing equipment, SAP, LIMS, TruVault, and other site and enterprise platforms.
• Own end-to-end execution across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Align stakeholders, manage change, provide steering updates, and support issue escalation.
• Prepare the organization for the sustain phase after project completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Science, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• At least eight years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, operations, automation, digital transformation, or project management.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, validation principles, quality requirements, and GMP regulations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a global matrix through influence, negotiation, and partnership.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, execution leadership, and stakeholder-alignment capabilities.
• Fluent English required; Spanish proficiency strongly preferred.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Automation, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Understanding of GAMP, SDLC, and computerized system lifecycle requirements.
• Knowledge of automation, MES, and IT systems in regulated manufacturing environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment centered on diversity, dignity, and equal opportunity.
• Work on healthcare innovations and pharmaceutical manufacturing transformation.
• Travel of up to 5% may be required.
• Inclusive interview accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.