Lab Equipment Lead

Biopharma Careers; Zwijnaarde; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Zwijnaarde, Belgium, seeks an AIQ Lead to guide analytical instrument qualification for CAR-T Ghent. You will manage a team of AIQ engineers, ensuring compliant, qualified, and fit-for-use instruments across projects and operations.

You will drive operational excellence, lead performance management, and partner with stakeholders to deliver high-quality AIQ services in a regulated environment. This role requires strong leadership and technical expertise in quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Leads, coaches, and develops a team of AIQ engineers and specialists.
• Conducts effective performance management, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement activities.
• Establishes clear priorities, objectives, and performance expectations aligned with organizational goals.
• Supports recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Job description

# Lab Equipment LeadZwijnaarde, Belgium Full timeOther / Corporate FunctionsNotify me about similar jobsView Full Job & Apply at Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson is the source of truth for this posting and owns the application process. We surface normalized context and market comparison you won't find on the original listing.## About this opportunityAt 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. Learn more at jnj.com .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. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.**Job Function:**Supply Chain Engineering**Job Sub Function:**Manufacturing Engineering**Job Category:**People Leader**All Job Posting Locations:**Zwijnaarde, Belgium**Job Description:**The AIQ Lead is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, resource management, and strategic direction of the Analytical Instrument Qualification (AIQ) team within the CAR-T Ghent organization.The team supports both operational laboratories and project-related activities by ensuring analytical instruments remain compliant, qualified, and fit for intended use throughout their lifecycle. The AIQ Lead drives operational excellence, project execution, stakeholder engagement, and team development while ensuring compliance with Johnson & Johnson quality standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices.The role combines people leadership, operational support, project portfolio management, and technical expertise to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of AIQ services across CAR-T Ghent.Duties & ResponsibilitiesPeople LeadershipLeads, coaches, and develops a team of AIQ engineers and specialists.Conducts effective performance management, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement activities.Establishes clear priorities, objectives, and performance expectations aligned with organizational goals.Supports recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.