Scientific Manager Lab (Data) Systems

Johnson Johnson; Leiden; Presencial; EUR 69.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well‑being reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Johnson & Johnson in Leiden, The Netherlands, is seeking a Scientific Manager Lab (Data) Systems to lead the Leiden‑based data systems team within CGT's Analytical Development. The role drives validated data platforms, data integrity and global stakeholder alignment across Leiden and US sites.

The position focuses on digitalization, automation, and data traceability to accelerate drug development, with hybrid options considered case‑by‑case and onsite presence in Leiden.

Formación

• Master's degree required in a relevant field (Biomedical Science or Data Engineering).
• 10+ years of experience in data systems in a laboratory environment.
• Detail oriented with a quality mindset.
• Can‑do mindset capable of delivering in a complex organization.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experienced people manager (5–10 years preferred).
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a bonus.
• Willingness to travel to the US about 10–15% (quarterly).

Responsabilidades

• Global implementation of validated data systems to increase data availability, quality and traceability.
• Lead the Leiden-based Data Systems team (1 Team Lead + 3 members; potential expansion).
• Oversee the Local equipment team (2 direct reports and external LCM team) to ensure data integrity.
• Maintain data systems in a compliant way and participate in GMP audits.
• Ensure global alignment and buy‑in from stakeholders and management.
• Perform master data configuration through the team.
• Implement automated data capture from analytical equipment into data systems.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder management

People management

Detail oriented

Fluent in English

Can‑do mindset

Travel willingness

Educación

Master's degree in Biomedical Science

Master's degree in Data Engineering

Herramientas

LabVantage

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

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function

Biotherapeutics R&D

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Job Description

About Innovative Medicine

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

We are searching for the best talent for Scientific Manager Lab (Data) Systems,located Leiden, The Netherlands (fully onsite). Hybrid work options may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis and if approved by the Company. The role sits at the intersection of science, lab operations, data systems, compliance, and people leadership. The Scientific Manager Lab (Data) Systems understands how analytical development labs work, how regulated data needs to be managed, and how to lead a small specialist team while influencing global stakeholders across Leiden and US sites.

Purpose

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.

You will be responsible for:

• 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.

Are you ready to join our team? Then please read further!

Qualifications / Requirements

• 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)

Benefits:

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 Affidative 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 & Johnson Careers.

• This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

Required Skills: Data Systems, Laboratory Operations, Quality Mindset, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership

Preferred Skills: 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

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€68,600.00 - €119,600.00

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:

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/