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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Biological Research

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and operational leader to lead Compound Logistics at our Beerse, Belgium site, driving the management, distribution, and growth of Johnson & Johnson's global small molecule collection. The successful candidate will partner across the global Compound Logistics network, Discovery Technologies & Molecular Pharmacology (DTMP), R&D organizations, and external collaborators to ensure reliable compound access for research programs worldwide, advance operational excellence through automation and continuous improvement, and deliver scalable capabilities that accelerate drug discovery.

Key Responsibilities:

Compound Logistics Operations

• Lead the end-to-end Compound Logistics capability in Beerse, ensuring reliable compound inventory, storage, distribution, and fulfillment across the global R&D network
• Manage operational capacity, infrastructure, budgets, and resources to deliver scalable, compliant, and high-quality services that support global discovery programs

Operational Excellence & Automation

• Drive operational excellence through automation, digital technologies, analytics, and process optimization to improve productivity, quality, scalability, and customer experience

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, data-driven decision making, and operational performance management

Strategic Partnerships & Global Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships across Biology, Chemistry, Screening, Informatics, Procurement, and external collaborators to align operations with evolving discovery priorities
• Represent Beerse Compound Logistics in global initiatives and communicate performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations to leadership

People Leadership

• Develop, and lead a high-performing team while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable culture grounded in safety, quality, and innovation

• Build organizational capability through coaching, talent development, and performance management

 

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or a related discipline

Required Experience & Skills

• 8+ years of experience in compound logistics, sample management, laboratory automation, scientific operations, supply chain, or a related field
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex operational environments
• Experience aligning local operations with global organizational priorities within a matrixed environment
• Demonstrated success driving operational excellence through Lean methodologies, process optimization, automation, and performance management
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across scientific, technical, and business functions
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and operational planning

Preferred Experience

• Experience with automated sample management systems, laboratory automation, and robotics
• Knowledge of compound registration, inventory management, sample fulfillment, and global logistics processes
• Deep understanding of compound management and discovery support operations within a pharmaceutical R&D environment
• Experience leading digital transformation or operational modernization initiatives
• Familiarity with data analytics, digital operations, and AI-enabled scientific workflows

Leadership Capabilities

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business and scientific priorities into scalable operational solutions

• Strong communicator capable of engaging technical teams, senior leaders, and external partners

• Collaborative and influential leader who thrives in highly matrixed organizations and drives change through partnership and execution

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Big Data Management, Data Reporting, Data Savvy, Developing Others, Drug Discovery Development, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Molecular Diagnostics, Operational Excellence, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Product Knowledge, Project Reporting, Scientific Research, Strategic Thinking, Sustainability, Team Management

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€96 000,00 - €165 025,00

 

 

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:

96 000,00 - 191 600,00 EUR Annual