Senior Manager Compound Logistics

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Beerse; On-site; EUR 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Beerse, Belgium, seeks a Strategic Leader to manage Compound Logistics, ensuring reliable access to the global small molecule collection for research programs. The role partners across DTMP, R&D, and external collaborators to scale operations and drive continuous improvement.

The position emphasizes leadership of a high-performing team, implementation of automation and digital solutions, and adherence to safety and quality standards within a matrixed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in compound logistics, sample management, lab automation, or related field.
• Experience leading teams in a matrixed, global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Compound Logistics in Beerse, ensuring inventory, storage, distribution, and fulfillment.
• Drive automation, analytics, and Lean initiatives to improve productivity and quality.
• Partner with global teams and external collaborators to align with discovery priorities.

Skills

Data management

Data reporting

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Operational excellence

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Team management

Inclusive leadership

Molecular diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Life Sciences or related

Tools

Laboratory automation

Robotics

Automation systems

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.

Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Biological Research

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and operational leader to lead Compound Logistics at our Beerse, Belgium site, driving the management, distribution, and growth of Johnson & Johnson's global small molecule collection. The successful candidate will partner across the global Compound Logistics network, Discovery Technologies & Molecular Pharmacology (DTMP), R&D organizations, and external collaborators to ensure reliable compound access for research programs worldwide, advance operational excellence through automation and continuous improvement, and deliver scalable capabilities that accelerate drug discovery.

Key Responsibilities:

Compound Logistics Operations

• Lead the end-to-end Compound Logistics capability in Beerse, ensuring reliable compound inventory, storage, distribution, and fulfillment across the global R&D network
• Manage operational capacity, infrastructure, budgets, and resources to deliver scalable, compliant, and high-quality services that support global discovery programs

Operational Excellence & Automation

• Drive operational excellence through automation, digital technologies, analytics, and process optimization to improve productivity, quality, scalability, and customer experience
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, data-driven decision making, and operational performance management

Strategic Partnerships & Global Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships across Biology, Chemistry, Screening, Informatics, Procurement, and external collaborators to align operations with evolving discovery priorities
• Represent Beerse Compound Logistics in global initiatives and communicate performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations to leadership

People Leadership

• Develop, and lead a high-performing team while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable culture grounded in safety, quality, and innovation
• Build organizational capability through coaching, talent development, and performance management

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or a related discipline

Required Experience & Skills

• 8+ years of experience in compound logistics, sample management, laboratory automation, scientific operations, supply chain, or a related field
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex operational environments
• Experience aligning local operations with global organizational priorities within a matrixed environment
• Demonstrated success driving operational excellence through Lean methodologies, process optimization, automation, and performance management
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across scientific, technical, and business functions
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and operational planning

Preferred Experience

• Experience with automated sample management systems, laboratory automation, and robotics
• Knowledge of compound registration, inventory management, sample fulfillment, and global logistics processes
• Deep understanding of compound management and discovery support operations within a pharmaceutical R&D environment
• Experience leading digital transformation or operational modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with data analytics, digital operations, and AI-enabled scientific workflows

Leadership Capabilities

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business and scientific priorities into scalable operational solutions
• Strong communicator capable of engaging technical teams, senior leaders, and external partners
• Collaborative and influential leader who thrives in highly matrixed organizations and drives change through partnership and execution

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Big Data Management, Data Reporting, Data Savvy, Developing Others, Drug Discovery Development, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Molecular Diagnostics, Operational Excellence, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Product Knowledge, Project Reporting, Scientific Research, Strategic Thinking, Sustainability, Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€96000,00 - €165025,00

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.

Additional information:

96 000,00 - 191 600,00 EUR Annual