Senior Director Head of Global PM (BE/IE)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Beerse; Presencial; EUR 153.000 - 264.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Head of Global Process Management within the Quality organization to establish and sustain globally consistent end-to-end Quality processes across CAPA, deviations, change control, risk management, training and digital platforms.

You will translate enterprise quality strategy into standards, governance and roadmaps, and you will partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Research & Development, Regulatory, Supply Chain and IT to drive adoption while balancing regulatory

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, pharmacy, or related field.
• 12+ years in regulated pharma/biotech/medical devices with global quality leadership.
• 7+ years of people management leading global teams.
• Deep knowledge of GMP, GCP, GLP and global regulatory expectations.
• Expertise in CAPA, deviations, change control, investigations, and training.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, governance, and improvement of global Quality processes (CAPA, deviations, non-compliance).
• Translate enterprise quality strategy into standards, measures, and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and IT.
• Support audits/inspections and drive cross-functional adoption.

Conocimientos

People management

Quality management systems

CAPA & deviations handling

Change control governance

Quality risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Data integrity & audit trails

Stakeholder influence

Executive communication

Digital platforms in QA

Educación

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline

Advanced degree such as a master’s degree, MBA, doctorate, PharmD, or equivalent

Herramientas

eQMS platforms

Digital workflow configuration

Descripción del empleo

At 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

Quality

Job Sub Function

Business Process Quality

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Cork, Cork, Ireland

Job Description

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).

USA Req#: R-103656

Belgium/Ireland Req#: R-105102

Switzerland Req#: R-105104

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, Quality Systems, Innovative Medicine Quality, this role will lead accountability for establishing, implementing, and sustaining globally consistent end-to-end Quality processes across corrective and preventive action (CAPA), deviations and non-compliance, change control, Quality Risk Management, training, and related digital platforms. Reporting to the Vice President, Quality Systems, this leader translates enterprise Quality strategy into integrated process standards, governance, performance measures, and improvement roadmaps that strengthen compliance, operational effectiveness, and business outcomes.

This role provides enterprise leadership for process design, governance, digital enablement, and continuous improvement. The Head of Global Process Management partners with Quality, Manufacturing, Research & Development, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Digital/IT teams across the global network to establish clear ownership and decision rights, identify systemic risks and improvement opportunities, recommend priorities and solutions to senior leadership, and drive consistent adoption while accommodating justified business and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The Head of Global Process Management will lead the design, governance, digital enablement, and continuous improvement of global Quality processes, including CAPA, deviations and non-compliance, change control, Quality Risk Management, training, and Quality Management Systems. This leader will translate enterprise strategy and regulatory requirements into clear standards and performance measures, use data to identify risks and improvement opportunities, support audits and inspections, and partner across Quality, Manufacturing, Research & Development, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Digital/IT to drive consistent adoption and business outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 12 years of progressive experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, or another highly regulated industry, including significant experience leading global Quality processes or systems.
• At least 7 years of people management experience, including leadership of global teams.
• Deep knowledge of Good Practice requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Clinical Practice, and Good Laboratory Practice, as well as global regulatory expectations.
• Expertise in Quality Management Systems, including CAPA, deviations and non-compliance, change control, investigations, document management, and training.
• Strong understanding of Quality Risk Management and industry practices in end-to‑end Quality process design.
• Experience with electronic Quality Management System platforms and digital workflow configuration.
• Knowledge of data integrity, global data standards, metadata management, and audit-trail requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to translate multi-year strategy into prioritized roadmaps, governance, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead process mapping, simplification, standardization, and control across complex global networks.
• Strong analytical judgment, change leadership, executive communication, and stakeholder-influence skills.
• Ability to lead effectively in a matrixed global environment and balance enterprise consistency with business, functional, regional, and regulatory needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as a master’s degree, MBA, doctorate, PharmD, or equivalent.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methods.
• Familiarity with emerging digital Quality capabilities, including automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
• Experience building global process-owner communities and strengthening organizational capability.

Leadership Expectations

• Operate with significant independence within approved strategy, policies, budgets, and decision rights.
• Shape business requirements and investment recommendations for digital Quality platforms.
• Provide clear performance, risk, and escalation reporting to senior leadership.
• Build alignment and accountability across functions and regions through influence, transparent governance, and effective stakeholder management.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees and global networks while fostering an inclusive and high-performing environment.

Key Working Relationships

• Internal: Quality, Manufacturing, Research & Development, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Digital/IT, site leaders, process owners, system owners, and senior governance bodies.
• External: Regulatory authorities, auditors, industry groups, technology vendors, and external partners, as appropriate.

Travel

This role requires approximately 20%–30% domestic and international travel.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Preferred Skills

Business Process Management (BPM), Business Requirements Analysis, Change Leadership, Compliance Management, Consulting, Developing Others, Fact‑Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, ISO 9001, Leadership, Managerial Courage, Process Governance, Process Optimization, Quality Control (QC), Quality Standards, Quality Validation, Six Sigma, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Tactical Thinking

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€152,900.00 - €264,385.00

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.