Manager - IT Lab Operations & Scientific Systems

7555-Janssen Pharmaceutica NV Legal Entity; Geel; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager - IT Lab Operations & Scientific Systems to lead the lab IT and data platforms across Beerse or other eligible sites. The role requires steering the technical roadmap for secure, connected lab operations and managing instrument control systems and data flow.

The ideal candidate brings a 10+ year background in life sciences IT, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to translate lab needs into scalable technology solutions using modern AI-assisted

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Software Eng, CS, Chemistry/Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years running IT platforms in life sciences, lab IT, and instrument integration.
• Ability to translate lab needs into technology solutions and support strategies.

Responsabilités

• Shape the technical roadmap and operational model for secure lab IT operations.
• Manage lab software, instrument control systems, and data acquisition tools.
• Partner with managers, vendors, and IT to develop secure architectures and onboarding.
• Connect lab data platforms (LIMS/ELN/SDMS) for secure, traceable data.
• Apply AI-assisted engineering tools to improve design, docs, automation, and delivery.

Connaissances

Lab IT

Instrumentation integration

OT/IoT connectivity

AI tools awareness

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Software Eng/CS/Chemistry/Chemical Eng

Outils

LIMS

ELN

SDMS

Description du poste

About Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 and Location

Job Function: Technology Product & Platform Management
Job Sub Function: Technology Operations Support
Job Category: Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description

We are searching for the best talent for a Manager - IT Lab Operations & Scientific Systems to be based in one of the following locations: Raritan, NJ; Spring House, PA; Malvern, PA; Beerse, BE. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): United States (Raritan, Spring House or Malvern) - Requisition Number: R-088217 Belgium (Beerse) - Requisition Number: R-092910 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape the technical roadmap, and operational model for secure, connected, and observable lab IT operations and scientific systems.
• Across the lab estate, manage lab software and instrument control systems, facility management systems, process automation platforms, data acquisition tools.
• Be responsible for the full lifecycle of for these systems, Partner closely with lab managers, vendors and technical partner to develop secure architectures and operational practices for instrument onboarding and connectivity, secure remote access patterns, network segmentation, Windows 11 rollouts and system integrations.
• Connect operational systems and scientific data platforms such as LIMS, ELN, and SDMS to ensure data is secure, traceable, and AI-ready Partner with lab operations, business partners, vendors, security, compliance, and IT teams to align on priorities, risks, and deliver scalable solutions in a multi-functional environment.
• Apply modern engineering practices, including the effective use of AI-assisted development and productivity tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies, to improve solution design, documentation, automation, and delivery efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master degree, or equivalent experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering 10+ years of relevant experience running IT platforms in life sciences, lab IT, scientific systems, instrument/system integration, OT/IoT connectivity Good understanding of drug discovery workflows and the role of lab informatics platforms, scientific operations systems, and data management in enabling secure, traceable, AI-ready data Ability to translate lab and business needs into technology solutions and support strategies Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with a focus on quality, reliability, continuous improvement, and accountability. Proficiency with AI-assisted engineering and efficiency tools with the ability to use these tools responsibly to accelerate analysis, development, documentation, and problem-solving.

About Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 https://www.jnj.com/.