Global Leader - Compound Logistics & Automation

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Beerse; On-site; EUR 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Beerse, Belgium, seeks a Strategic Leader to manage Compound Logistics, ensuring reliable access to the global small molecule collection for research programs. The role partners across DTMP, R&D, and external collaborators to scale operations and drive continuous improvement.

The position emphasizes leadership of a high-performing team, implementation of automation and digital solutions, and adherence to safety and quality standards within a matrixed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in compound logistics, sample management, lab automation, or related field.
• Experience leading teams in a matrixed, global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Compound Logistics in Beerse, ensuring inventory, storage, distribution, and fulfillment.
• Drive automation, analytics, and Lean initiatives to improve productivity and quality.
• Partner with global teams and external collaborators to align with discovery priorities.

Skills

Data management

Data reporting

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Operational excellence

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Team management

Inclusive leadership

Molecular diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Life Sciences or related

Tools

Laboratory automation

Robotics

Automation systems

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Beerse, Belgium, seeks a Strategic Leader to manage Compound Logistics, ensuring reliable access to the global small molecule collection for research programs. The role partners across DTMP, R&D, and external collaborators to scale operations and drive continuous improvement.

The position emphasizes leadership of a high-performing team, implementation of automation and digital solutions, and adherence to safety and quality standards within a matrixed