PADRAIG HERNON
Mendham,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated global leader with a proven track record in engineering management, manufacturing site start-up, talent development, technology transfer, and new product introduction across Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, and Combination Technologies sectors. Possessing international cross-sector and multi-platform experience, excels in analytical, communication, influencing, and collaborative skills to drive successful outcomes in diverse operational environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Engineering
Surgery, Johnson & Johnson
04.2019 - Current
- Lead the GTO Engineering function across WCH Americas manufacturing sites, developing and mentoring a team of Senior Managers, Managers and an extended team of approximately 200 engineering associates in five global locations.
- Oversee the deployment of the manufacturing capacity roadmap, capital investment planning, and performance metrics for manufacturing technology and product LCM support.
- Collaborate with Site Leadership and the WCH supply chain operations leadership team to create and implement operational LRFP, ensuring alignment with business strategic objectives.
- Focus on improving customer service with proactive communication, addressing concerns promptly, and driving improvements.
- Spearheaded development of innovative technologies, enhancing product performance and patient outcomes. Encouraging new ideas from team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Manage the prioritization and execution of E2E WCH supply chain strategic initiatives and base business programs focused on environmental health, safety, supply reliability, growth, and cost, with an annual investment expenditure of c. $250 million.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with key stakeholders, in R&D, Commercial and Quality through consistent communication and effective contact.
- Functioned as primary point of contact for high-profile issues, addressing stakeholder concerns and driving positive business outcomes.
Senior Program Manager, Product Management
Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson
06.2016 - 04.2019
- Responsible for supply chain integration of the WCR portfolio of new products and product line extensions.
- Driving the alignment, interdependencies, and clarity among all key functions (i.e., R&D, Commerical, Quality & Supply Chain) to deliver the projects through the NPD Stage Gate Cadence, launch, stabilization, and life cycle management.
- Responsibilities included the development and ownership of the programs, development of the program teams and resources, cross functional alignment, and overall supply chain integration of the NPD/NPI portfolio.
- Owning and driving program portfolio governance, integrated schedule development, risk management and budgets, including multimillion-dollar capital appropriation management.
- Key measures of success include the on-time launch of WC&R and MD sector priority new products, driving the 100% launch attainment of the NPI portfolio in conjunction with LCM support of existing products.
Senior Engineering Manager
Biosurgery, Johnson & Johnson
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Led the establishment of a state-of-the-art $80MM med tech facility specializing in combination sterile products, featuring advanced cleanrooms and complex aseptic manufacturing technology, laboratories, and integrated business systems.
- Served as a key member of the Site Leadership Team and acted as the primary leader of the project core team, overseeing a cross-functional delivery team of over 120 professionals.
- Owned green field organizational design, talent acquisition, and the development of a high-performance engineering function.
- Managed responsibilities including the design, construction, qualification of the facility and equipment, transfer and validation of sterile manufacturing processes, and preparation of regulatory submissions.
Engineering Manager
Biosurgery, Johnson & Johnson
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Led to the remediation efforts and successful attainment of FDA approval for a bulk biologics manufacturing facility.
- Developed and led the Site Engineering team during the integration into Johnson & Johnson, overseeing $50MM in technical remediation, commissioning, and qualification of the biologics manufacturing facility.
- Spearheaded the feasibility, appropriation, and establishment of a cross-franchise and cross-sector expert team of Janssen and Omrix employees to design and implement a large-scale lyophilized and milled drug product intermediate line.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in navigating and adapting to significant multicultural dynamics; awarded the Johnson & Johnson Standards of Leadership award for exemplary performance in this area.
Engineering Manager
Cordis, Johnson & Johnson
12.2008 - 09.2011
- Established and developed the Engineering group at a high-tech combination product start-up facility, forming a high-performance, goal-oriented technical team.
- Oversaw technology transfer and capacity installation, mentoring a multi-skilled team to meet the needs of R&D and Global Operations stakeholders. Successfully transferred complex processes for scale-up, validation, and commercialization, while meeting schedule and budget targets.
- Implemented Engineering tools like Red-X Statistical Engineering (SE) methodology to enhance manufacturing processes, resulting in significant improvements in Process Yields (42% to 93%), Process Availability (25% to 75%), and Process Capability (Ppk improved from 0.4 to 1.1).
Engineering Lead
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson
11.2006 - 12.2008
- Leading the Transdermal value stream team in a high volume, automated FDA regulated pharmaceutical environment.
- Established a data driven and goals orientated team culture to deliver improvement through use of six-sigma tools, technology & innovation to realize cost competitiveness for the operation.
- Managed the transfer of New Products within the Janssen Global Transdermal Technology Platform to the Cashel Transdermal Value Stream.
Regional Asset Manager
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson
07.2004 - 11.2006
- Responsible for the creation, implementation, and performance of J&J’s Global Manufacturing Equipment (ME2) program in Johnson & Johnson Europe & Asia (Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Consumer manufacturing sites).
- Managed global site implementation teams with the objective of improving capital efficiencies, COGS reduction and improved Supply Chain reliability.
- On-boarded ~90% of J&J Sites in EMEA/AP, improved ~70% of sites at least 1 level, ~25% of sites achieved ‘A Standard’. Program realized savings of average ~$2MM per year per site and step change improvements in in OEE.
Reliability Engineer
Vision Care, Johnson & Johnson
10.2002 - 07.2004
- Spearheaded the introduction, development, and implementation of the Johnson & Johnson Maintenance Excellence program, achieving a transformation from a ‘Reactive Class D’ to a ‘World Class A’ site within 18 months.
- Identified and led reliability and maintenance improvement initiatives, collaborating with multi-disciplinary expert teams in an automated, high-volume environment.
Education
Master of Science - Reliability & Maintenance Management
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
Galway, Ireland08.2001
Bachelor of Science (Tech) - Manufacturing Engineering
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
Galway, Ireland06.1998
Skills
- DMAIC / 6 Sigma Green Belt
- J&J FPX Project Management
- Strategic Investment planning
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent presentation and communication ability
Timeline
Director of Engineering
Surgery, Johnson & Johnson
04.2019 - Current
Senior Program Manager, Product Management
Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson
06.2016 - 04.2019
Senior Engineering Manager
Biosurgery, Johnson & Johnson
09.2013 - 06.2016
Engineering Manager
Biosurgery, Johnson & Johnson
09.2011 - 09.2013
Engineering Manager
Cordis, Johnson & Johnson
12.2008 - 09.2011
Engineering Lead
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson
11.2006 - 12.2008
Regional Asset Manager
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson
07.2004 - 11.2006
Reliability Engineer
Vision Care, Johnson & Johnson
10.2002 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science (Tech) - Manufacturing Engineering
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Reliability & Maintenance Management
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
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