Senior Manager, Cell & Gene Therapy Analytics

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Leiden; On-site; EUR 69,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Flexible hours

Home office

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Scientific Manager Cell and Gene Therapy Analytics in Leiden. The role leads a dynamic team applying biophysical and separation analytics to characterize viral vector products, including LC, CE, and light scattering, and to drive method development from concept to validation.

You will work across development, quality, and regulatory to ensure robust analytics for CGT products, with emphasis on AQbD and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life Sciences with at least 4 years of post‑doctoral experience, or 8+ years post-Master in analytical chemistry or life sciences.
• Deep knowledge of biophysical and separation-based technologies (LC, CE, light scattering).
• Experience as a people leader with mentoring and development.
• Direct experience in clinical cell and gene therapy product development and GMP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a complementary team developing biophysical and separation technology-based methods and mentor team members.
• Act as technical analytical lead to strengthen product development strategy for lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-based products.
• Share expertise in biophysical and separation-based technologies and drive method selection and implementation of suitable analytics.
• Build lifecycle management from development using AQbD principles up to validation for release and characterization.
• Collaborate with scientists across multiple teams and coordinate with regulatory filings and patent documentation.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Biophysical technologies

Separation-based technologies

Leadership

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Tools

LC

Capillary electrophoresis

Light scattering

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Scientific Manager Cell and Gene Therapy Analytics in Leiden. The role leads a dynamic team applying biophysical and separation analytics to characterize viral vector products, including LC, CE, and light scattering, and to drive method development from concept to validation.

You will work across development, quality, and regulatory to ensure robust analytics for CGT products, with emphasis on AQbD and lifecycle management.