Pharmaceutical Development Program Manager (1 of 2)

Biopharma Asia; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 81,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Volunteer leave

Well-being reimbursement

Health programs

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Pharmaceutical Development Program Manager to drive program outcomes across DPDS with a focus on CMC and PSTS. The role emphasizes proactive risk management, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver development and lifecycle management programs.

The candidate will provide insights on timelines, translate strategies into end-to-end plans, and serve as a key partner with finance and PMTs. Travel is up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical development.
• Hands-on knowledge of CMC and nonclinical aspects of pharmaceutical development.
• PM/PMO skills with strong partner management and communication.
• PMP or another project management certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management support to pharmaceutical development and lifecycle management programs from late lead optimization up to and including transfer of ownership.
• Translate compound development strategies into end-to-end operational CMC and PSTS plans, scenarios, budgets, and risk management approaches.
• Be an active member of assigned CMC and PSTS teams and PMTs and act as a communication bridge between CMC, PSTS, CDT, and finance.
• Participate in initiatives for continuous improvement and simplification across the PDPM role to provide project management support more efficiently.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Project planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Advanced degree

Job description

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.

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):

Belgium R-110142, United States of America R-107224

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

R&D Project Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for a Pharmaceutical Development Program Manager.

Purpose:

The Pharmaceutical Development Program Manager (PDPM) is part of the Discovery, Product Development & Supply (DPDS) organization and has the following key areas of responsibility to deliver program outcomes:

Provide insights into project timelines and resources, exhibit proactive risk and issue management, and enhances asset value for pharmaceutical development and lifecycle management programs within the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) and Preclinical Sciences & Translational Safety (PSTS) areas of expertise.

Drive strategic decisions and achieve key deliverables for the CMC team, PSTS team, and Project Management Team (PMT), based upon available data, assumptions, scenario development and critical path analysis.

Provide expert advice on seamlessly implementing the development plan in line with key decision points and risk mitigation and avoidance activities.

Represent CMC and PSTS in PMTs to contribute to cross-functional planning, budgeting, and risk management, and act as key partner towards finance.

Participate in initiatives for continuous improvement and simplification across the PDPM role to provide project management support in a more efficient and effective manner.

You will be responsible for:

Providing program management support to pharmaceutical development and lifecycle management programs from late lead optimization up to and including transfer of ownership.

Working closely with functional experts on the CMC and PSTS teams to translate compound development strategies into end-to-end operational CMC and PSTS plans, scenarios, budgets, and risk management approaches, while considering, documenting, and communicating assumptions and opportunities.

Being an active member of assigned CMC teams, PSTS teams, and PMTs and key communication bridge between CMC functions, PSTS functions, CDT, and finance.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education:

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field is required. An advanced degree is preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

A minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience is required.

Hands-on knowledge of CMC and nonclinical aspects of pharmaceutical development is required.

Partner management, influencing without formal authority, conflict resolution, and clear and transparent communication are required skills and abilities.

Preferred:

Experience in project management in a matrix organization or process excellence is preferred.

Experience with clinical development and regulatory affairs is preferred.

Project Management Professional (PMP) or another project management certification is highly desirable.

Other:

Up to 10% international or domestic travel may be required.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€81,400.00 - €140,530.00

Benefits:

• Annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions.
• Vacation days
• Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
• Bereavement leave
• Caregiver leave
• Volunteer leave
• Well-being reimbursement
• Programs for financial, physical and mental health
• Service anniversary and recognition awards
• Employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans.

For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.