Strategic Leader, Upstream Biopharma COE

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Leiden; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being programs

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Center of Expertise in Upstream Processing at our Leiden facility in the Netherlands. You will guide a team of experts driving strategic improvements, optimize production, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards are met.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to deliver impactful projects, lead change, foster continuous improvement, and advance manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 8–10 years of industrial experience in operations management, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead change and solve complex problems.
• Positive, motivating leadership style that enhances team morale and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of engineers and supervisors focused on upstream process, equipment, and quality initiatives.
• Set clear objectives aligned with business goals, and provide coaching and support to ensure team success.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Downstream Processing COE, Make Asset Management, Quality Assurance, MSAT, and R&D to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Monitor KPIs to ensure safety, quality, reliability, and financial performance.
• Drive operational efficiency in upstream processing through data-driven improvements in yield and performance.
• Lead the introduction of new biopharmaceutical products, ensuring upstream process and equipment readiness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Safety and quality awareness

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Change leadership

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

GMP

LEAN methodologies

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Center of Expertise in Upstream Processing at our Leiden facility in the Netherlands. You will guide a team of experts driving strategic improvements, optimize production, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards are met.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to deliver impactful projects, lead change, foster continuous improvement, and advance manufacturing capabilities.