Engineering Lead

• Job title Engineering Lead
• Function Supply Chain Engineering
• Sub function Project Engineering
• Category Manager, Project Engineering (PL7)
• Location Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
• Date posted Jan 08 2025
• Requisition number 2406228525W

Description

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicines in Leiden, the Netherlands, is a leading production site where commercial pharmaceutical products are being produced and new products developed. Our teams are working together in a dynamic environment where innovation and a 'can do' state of mind are common good. The site is steadily growing to support our patients, while committing to the highest safety, quality & sustainability standards.

We are proud of our Credo and diversity and this role offers the opportunity for a hybrid working pattern, 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

The Make Asset Management (MAM) team introduces and maintain assets in the site. As part of the MAM organization, the Engineering team designs, introduces/modifies installations, equipment and facilities. To build up and strengthen our team, we are looking for hardworking and dedicated people. This is the best moment to join us!

Due to the departure of one of our colleagues, we are looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Lead in an annual contract position, with renewal intention.

Function description:

MAM (MAKE Asset Management) is the organization where Innovation and Execution come together. In MAM Engineering, we deliver the systems which make the products. Core tasks of the MAM Engineering are project management, design, realization, qualification and modification of installations and equipment. Within MAM Engineering, the Engineering team is responsible for the technical scope of the project from feasibility to commissioning of installations and equipment working as part of a multidisciplinary project team.

In this role as Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for the management of the Engineering team, enabling the team to deliver the project portfolio and supporting operations.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

The Engineering Lead plays a key role in the MAM Engineering management team for:

• Leading a team of engineer professionals, providing strategic direction, fostering development, and ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring the engineering resource management to meet the business requirements.
• Establishing, maintaining, and overseeing the engineering process for facilities, utilities, and equipment within pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory areas.
• Ensuring readiness of assets to be delivered on safety, quality, time and cost.
• Providing Leadership and direction to a team of engineers and SME’s to drive qualitative and balanced continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, and project delivery.
• Being process owner for technical safety and technical compliance processes including FMEA, Machine Safety, HAZOP, etc.
• Identifying technical solutions, skills & proficiencies to meet business needs.
• Training and guiding colleagues for engineering activities.
• Acting as an engineering expert during internal and external audits and inspections.
• Maintaining contacts with colleagues from other (large molecule) sites.

Qualifications

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial) required.
• Minimum 8 years of proven experience in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry or related academic experience or education is required.
• Prior experience in engineering roles required.
• Familiar with regulations (ICH, EMA, CFR) and industry standard (ISPE, PDA)
• Accurate, structured, flexible and customer focused;
• Proven ability to coach professionals and to embrace diversity, equity, & inclusion.
• Good communication skills in English (both oral and written).

Are You Ready To Make An Impact?

If you want to leave your personal mark and be valued for who you are, Johnson & Johnson offers an unusual experience to professionals looking for an opportunity to work with hardworking people who share your real passion for caring in an environment that empowers you to drive your own career and that you feel you can bring your whole self to work.

We provide you an environment to fulfil your career aspirations as well as promoting your physical and mental wellbeing. You will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as benefits that can be tailored to what is valuable to you throughout different stages of your life.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we in The Netherlands are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”!

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability