Head of Quality Assurance - Digital Systems & Operations

Johnson Johnson; Leiden; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Global market leader

Dynamic working environment

Lead a new QA team

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Leiden seeks a Manager Quality Assurance - Operational Commercial Products to lead a team of QA specialists ensuring quality oversight of commercial manufacturing and the supporting digital systems at the Leiden site.

You will collaborate with Operations, warehouse, QC labs, maintenance, and MSAT, driving quality leadership, governance for ERP/MES, and qualification activities. Strong Dutch/English communication and six years GMP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline.
• Six years of quality/GMP experience with at least two years in a managerial role.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and Quality Systems Pharma regulations (ICH, FDA and EMA).
• Experience with digitalization, BI, ERP/MES and computerized system validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of QA specialists (8-12).
• Serve as the primary QA partner for Operations, Warehouse, and MSAT.
• Lead the resolution of complex quality and compliance issues.
• Maintain and improve GMP processes for commercial manufacturing and testing.
• Provide quality oversight for digital and computerized systems.
• Support inspection readiness and manage regulatory inspections.

Skills

Quality leadership

GMP knowledge

Risk-based judgment

Documentation & compliance

Dutch & English fluency

Digital systems knowledge

AI awareness

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a relevant scientific or technical discipline

Tools

ERP systems

MES

Computerized System Validation

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Leiden seeks a Manager Quality Assurance - Operational Commercial Products to lead a team of QA specialists ensuring quality oversight of commercial manufacturing and the supporting digital systems at the Leiden site.

You will collaborate with Operations, warehouse, QC labs, maintenance, and MSAT, driving quality leadership, governance for ERP/MES, and qualification activities. Strong Dutch/English communication and six years GMP experience are required.