Senior Manager, Project Artwork Automation

Senior Manager, Project Artwork Automation

Johnson & Johnson MedTech – Senior Manager, Project Artwork Automation

Location: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium; Breda, Netherlands; Cork, Ireland; Latina, Italy

About the Role

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager, Product Artwork Technical & Automation to join our Digital Operations and Technical Services Operation. The selected candidate will work with existing Product Artwork SMEs / team members to lead all technical and automation initiatives, develop standards and processes, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver efficient, compliant, and scalable automation & technical solutions. This is an exciting opportunity shape the future of artwork operations during a digital / automation transformation. The position leads and adapts to change, manages complexity and works collaboratively and builds alliances with relevant parts of the business, including Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain functions and external business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact point & leader for all technical aspects of Product Artwork, providing strategic guidance and operational support for all stakeholders & business partners.
• Drive automation initiatives within the artwork management system (ArcTiC / Esko), partnering with Product Artwork and cross‑functional teams to ensure timely and compliant delivery of automation that meets all HA and company standards.
• Establish and lead cross‑functional automated artwork template governance to drive and maintain standardization, ensuring robust control over automated artwork template design and usage.
• Design, review, and enhance Product Artwork technical and automation processes; establish KPIs to monitor performance and value creation.
• Work closely with stakeholders (IT, Regulatory, Quality, Packaging Sites, Brand Protection, Supply Chain, and external partners / vendors) to drive seamless automation integration and deliver proactive, expert technical support for all artwork‑related processes.
• Build and maintain a high‑performing, inclusive team culture; coach and develop talent while fostering a Credo‑based environment.
• Manage departmental budgets, optimize resource allocation, and manage workload effectively; benchmark best practices, strengthen internal capabilities, and leverage external partnerships for non‑core activities.
• Continuously report progress, challenges, and achievements to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a Pharmaceutical / regulated environment.
• Technical & automation related experience in artwork or packaging fields.
• Experience in coordinating / troubleshooting artwork, Regulatory Labeling & packaging design.
• 4 years’ people management experience in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• At least 4 years’ exposure to and general understanding of regulatory processes and systems related to pharmaceutical packaging, artwork management, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements pertaining to artwork, packaging, and labeling in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Supply Chain experience, including expertise in value chain, packaging sites, MSAT, external vendor management, and/or related areas.
• Knowledge of artwork and printed packaging materials and interfaces with key functions.
• High intellectual curiosity to challenge the status quo and learn artwork processes and how they relate to other supply chain processes and impact on the customer experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player, influencing without authority, setting priorities and strong demonstrated stakeholder management.
• Experience with guides and regulations as well as industry technical standards related to artwork, including experience with international and pharmaceutical regulatory authorities.
• Excellent organizational skills; in organizing/prioritizing work/projects, managing resources and budgets.
• The ability to multi‑task, work with minimal supervision, and demonstrate resiliency and high productivity with constraints of schedule and budget.
• Strong cross‑functional business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing without authority, at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in tracking process improvements and measuring business value realization.

Preferred

• Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification.
• Familiarity with artwork systems (e.g., ArcTiC / Esko).
• Experience in setting up KPIs and managing departmental budgets.
• Experience with design software tools (e.g., InDesign, Illustrator).

Additional Information

• Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required.

Requisition Numbers

United States & Puerto Rico – R‑050072
Belgium, Ireland, Italy & The Netherlands – R‑050839
Switzerland – R‑050840