Pharmaceutical Development Program Manager (1 of 2)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Geel; On-site; EUR 81,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Pharmaceutical Development Program Manager (PDPM) to drive development and lifecycle management programs within CMC and PSTS interfaces across Beerse and Antwerp locations in Belgium.

You will translate compound development strategies into end-to-end operational plans, manage budgets and risks, and collaborate with CMC, PSTS, CDT and finance to deliver program outcomes while supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 6+ years of relevant experience required.
• Hands-on knowledge of CMC and nonclinical aspects of pharmaceutical development; PMP or similar certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management support to pharmaceutical development and lifecycle management programs.
• Collaborate with CMC, PSTS, and PMTs to translate development strategies into end-to-end operational plans, budgets, and risk management.
• Act as a communication bridge between CMC, PSTS, CDT, and finance to deliver project outcomes.

Skills

CMC knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Advanced degree preferred

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. Required Skills: Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €81,400.00 - €140,530.00

Benefits: In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an 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. Moreover, we offer 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. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, 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.

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/. Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive.

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