Senior Process Engineer

7266-Janssen Biologics B.V. Legal Entity; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 53,500 - 85,445; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Volunteer leave

Well‑being reimbursement programs

Service anniversary and recognition

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Leiden, Netherlands, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead the introduction and implementation of new production processes and technologies for commercial manufacturing and product supply.

You will optimize DSP operations, own process control and validation to stay within validated limits, and drive data analysis to identify trends and continuous improvement opportunities. Collaboration across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and MSAT is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Approximately 6–8 years of GMP pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing experience with strong DSP exposure.
• Proven experience supporting commercial manufacturing, investigations, change controls and continuous improvement.
• Fluent in English; Dutch proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead introduction and implementation of new production processes and technologies for commercial manufacturing.
• Optimize downstream processing (DSP) operations to improve yield, reliability, and uptime.
• Own process control and validation activities within validated and regulatory limits.
• Drive data collection, analysis and reporting to identify trends and root causes.
• Initiate and manage Product Impact Assessments and Change Controls with cross‑functional teams.
• Perform Gemba walks and support inspections and audits for continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Process Engineering

Process Control

Gemba Kaizen

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Team Collaboration

Education

Master’s or PhD in Biotechnology or related field

Tools

Validation Testing

Computerized Equipment Skills

Job description

Senior Process Engineer – Leiden, Netherlands

Lead the introduction and implementation of new production processes and technologies to support commercial manufacturing and product supply.

• Optimize downstream processing (DSP) operations to improve yield, reliability, and minimize downtime.
• Own process control and validation activities, ensuring processes run within validated and regulatory limits and that process records remain compliant.
• Drive data collection, analysis, and reporting to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for continuous process improvement and CPV actions.
• Initiate, design, and manage Product Impact Assessments and Change Controls from initiation to completion, coordinating with Operations, Quality, Engineering, MSAT, and Digital.
• Perform Gemba walks and act as a subject‑matter expert for inspections and audits, leading sustainable improvements in safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 6–8 years of relevant experience in GMP pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing, with strong operational DSP experience.
• Proven experience supporting commercial manufacturing, investigations, change controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary operational environments and collaborating across functions.
• Fluent in English (required); proficiency in Dutch is preferable.
• Strong analytical thinker who handles complexity, uses data to find root causes, stays calm under pressure, and adapts to changing priorities.

Required and Preferred Skills

• Analytical Reasoning
• Computerized Equipment Skills
• Emerging Technologies
• Gemba Kaizen
• Issue Escalation
• Lean Supply Chain Management
• Problem Solving
• Process Control
• Process Engineering
• Process Oriented
• Product Improvements
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
• Application
• Situational Awareness
• Supply Planning
• Technical Research
• Technologically Savvy
• Validation Testing

Salary

€53,500.00 – €85,445.00 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Annual bonus with set target (% of pay) based on company and employee performance.
• Vacation days
• Parental leave (minimum 12 weeks)
• Bereavement leave
• Caregiver leave
• Volunteer leave
• Well‑being reimbursement programs for financial, physical, and mental health.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards.
• Participation in multiple insurance plans (subject to terms and eligibility).

Johnson & Johnson is an equal‑opportunity employer.