Scientific Manager Lab (Data) Systems
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
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Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Leiden, NL, is seeking a Scientific Manager Lab (Data) Systems to lead the data systems program within CGT's Analytical Development. You will drive validated systems, ensure data integrity, and coordinate with global partners to accelerate labs-to-clinic workflows.
The role focuses on digitalization, data automation, and cross-functional collaboration to improve data availability and traceability, while supporting GMP compliance and audits.
Qualifications
- Masters degree in Biomedical Science or Data Engineering.
- At least 10 years of experience in data systems in a laboratory environment.
- Detail oriented with a quality mindset.
- Experienced people manager (5–10 years preferred).
- Fluent in English; Dutch a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Global implementation of validated data systems to increase data availability and traceability.
- Lead the Leiden-based Data Systems team (1 Team Lead + 3 members; potential expansion).
- Manage Local equipment team (2 direct reports + external LCM supplier).
- Ensure data integrity via robust systems and workflows.
- Achieve global alignment with stakeholders and management.
- Perform master data configuration through the team.
- Maintain data systems in GMP-compliant way and support audits.
- Implement automated data capture from analytical equipment.
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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.
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development
Biotherapeutics R&D
People Leader
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
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
As Scientific Manager Lab (Data) Systems you will be accountable for the successful implementation, development and maintenance of validated data systems within the Analytical Development (AD) teams of our Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) division. The AD department is based in Leiden (Netherlands), Malvern (US), and Springhouse (US). You will be managing a strong (data) systems team based in Leiden and work closely together with global partners as part of the Strategic Operations group of AD. As digitalization and data automation is a key focus point within CGT you will be perfectly positioned to have a positive impact to bringing our products to the clinic with speed and quality. You main focus will be to increase efficiency, data availability, data traceability and data integrity.
- Global implementation of (validated) data systems to increase availability, quality and traceability of our data
- Manage the Data Systems team based in Leiden (1 Team Lead with 3 team members with potential future expansion)
- Manage Local equipment team (2 direct reports and external LCM team from a supplier through their team lead)
- Ensure data integrity by implementing the appropriate systems and workflows
- Ensuring global alignment and buy in from stakeholders and management
- Perform master data configuration (through your team)
- Maintain data systems in a compliant way and being actively involved GMP audits
- Implementing automated data capture from analytical equipment into our data systems.
- Minimum Masters Degree in the field of Biomedical Science or Data Engineering
- At least 10 Years of experience in data systems in a laboratory environment!
- Detail oriented with a quality mindset
- Can-do mindset being able to deliver in a complex organization
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Experienced people manager (5-10 years experience preferred)
- Fluent in English, Dutch is a bonus
- Able to travel to US 10-15% (once every quarter)
We offer a competitive salary and extensive benefits package. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The Netherlands: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 68,600 to 119,600 euro and includes 8% holiday allowance. 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, and 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 & Jonncareers.
- This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.
Data Systems, Laboratory Operations, Quality Mindset, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership
Analytical Reasoning, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trial Designs, Data Engineering, Developing Others, Drug Discovery Development, Inclusive Leadership, LabVantage (Platform), Leadership, Molecular Diagnostics, Pharmacovigilance, Process Improvements, Productivity Planning, Quality Assurance (QA), Scientific Research, Team Management, Technical Credibility
€68,600.00 - €119,600.00
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 & Jonncareers.
- This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.
The Netherlands: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 68,600 to 119,600 euro and includes 8% holiday allowance. 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, and 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 https://www.careers.jnj.com/en/life-at-jj/employee-benefits/
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