Master Data Project Lead

Johnson & Johnson; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Leiden is seeking an experienced eLIMS Master Data Project Lead. This role involves driving and coordinating Quality Control (QC) automation initiatives, ensuring data integrity and compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, at least 5 years of experience in a regulated environment, and strong project management skills. Effective communication with stakeholders is essential. Hybrid working model offered for this 12-month contract with competitive hourly rates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment.
• Proven hands-on experience with eLIMS systems, including master data setup.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects in laboratory systems.
• Experience leading projects, preferably with automation or lab systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate eLIMS master data projects.
• Oversee validation of QC master data.
• Translate requirements into project plans.
• Oversee creation, maintenance, and validation of QC master data (tests, methods, samples, reagents).
• Ensure configurations for release testing and stability studies are robust and compliant.
• Coach and lead eLIMS Master Data Specialists and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Fluent in English

Knowledge of GMP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

eLIMS

Master data configuration

Job description

eLIMS Master Data Project Lead — Quality Control (QC) Automation

Location: Leiden, Netherlands - (Hybrid working - 3 days on site)

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40

Imagine your next project driving and coordinating master data and configuration initiatives that underpin our Quality Control (QC) automation landscape, operating at the intersection of laboratory operations, data governance, and system configuration.

We are looking for an eLIMS Master Data Project Lead to drive and coordinate master data and configuration initiatives that underpin our Quality Control (QC) automation landscape. This role operates at the intersection of laboratory operations, data governance, and system configuration, with accountability for delivering high‑quality, compliant eLIMS master data solutions across release testing and stability studies.

As Project Lead, you will own master data–related projects end‑to‑end and lead one or more eLIMS Master Data Specialists, ensuring priorities, quality, and timelines are met while acting as a key interface to stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities

You will lead and coordinate eLIMS master data projects from initiation through implementation and handover.

• Project & Delivery Leadership
• Lead and coordinate eLIMS master data projects from initiation through implementation and handover.
• Translate business, laboratory, and technical requirements into structured project plans, master data strategies, and configuration deliverables.
• Prioritize and sequence work across multiple initiatives, balancing operational demand, compliance, and system constraints.
• Functional & Technical Ownership
• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and validation of QC master data (tests, methods, sample types, lots, reagents, stability protocols, etc.).
• Ensure eLIMS configurations for release testing and stability studies are robust, compliant, and aligned with global standards.
• Act as functional owner for master data topics within QC automation initiatives.
• People & Stakeholder Leadership
• Lead, coach, and support eLIMS Master Data Specialists in their day‑to‑day project work.
• Serve as primary liaison between laboratory operations, product managers, QA, IT, and system vendors.
• Facilitate workshops, align expectations, and proactively manage dependencies and risks.
• Governance & Continuous Improvement
• Safeguard master data integrity, consistency, and traceability across the eLIMS landscape.
• Contribute to and help shape master data governance, standards, and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on data quality, efficiency, and system usability.
• Operational Support
• Provide escalation support for complex or high-impact eLIMS and master data issues.
• Support authoring and review of protocols, SOPs, reports, and project documentation related to master data and system configuration.

How to Succeed

You should have a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and a minimum 5 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or similarly regulated environment.

You will also bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a pharmaceutical or similarly regulated environment, with strong exposure to GMP and QC laboratory processes.
• Proven hands‑on experience with eLIMS systems, including master data setup and configuration.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects or workstreams, ideally involving automation or laboratory systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; able to translate between technical and laboratory audiences.
• Structured, proactive working style with strong planning, documentation, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; Dutch is a plus.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or formal project management methodologies is an advantage.
• Nice to have
• Direct involvement in stability program setup or release testing automation at scale.
• Prior people‑lead or mentoring experience in a matrix or project‑driven environment.

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months.

Welcome Here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

About Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson.

Application Process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email or LinkedIn InMail - you must apply direct to this advert.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.