Expert Non-Chromatographic Analytical Technologies & Coach

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our Quality Control team in Geel, Belgium! This role supports the Janssen Innovative Medicine Supply Chain site, a Centre of Excellence for development and manufacturing of small-molecule APIs and drug product intermediates.

Within Supply Chain Quality, we provide quality oversight and final release while ensuring reliable supply and compliance with regulatory requirements.

This role provides end-to-end technical and compliance oversight for non-chromatographic laboratories, translating regulatory and company requirements into practical standards, procedures, and training. It also plays a key role in continuous improvement, lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration with QA, Manufacturing, R&D, and CMC Regulatory Affairs.

You will be responsible for

• Supporting daily laboratory operations together with lab supervisors to enable reliable release and IPC testing
• Leading complex scientific and quality investigations, including hands-on troubleshooting and remediation actions (e.g., CAPA)
• Creating and improving GMP procedures, standards, and guidance documents, and delivering training
• Acting as subject matter expert and coach for non-chromatographic techniques while promoting best practices
• Driving continuous improvement aligned with regulatory expectations and industry trends (e.g., PAT, RTRT)
• Coordinating analytical lifecycle management and method transfers to and from Geel QC
• Supporting equipment-related investigations and maintaining readiness of instrument systems
• Contributing to inspection readiness and representing the laboratory during health authority inspections

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field (PhD is an advantage)
• At least 5 years of experience in small-molecule CMC analytics (Analytical R&D, MSaT, industrialization)
• Strong knowledge of QC release and stability testing, method development, validation, and transfer
• Familiarity with cGMP and guidelines such as ICH Q1-Q3, Q6-Q12, Q14
• Experience with non-chromatographic techniques (e.g., XRPD, KF, IR/UV/Raman, AAS, ICP-OES/MS)
• Understanding the principles of risk-based small molecule process control strategies development, specification setting, and impurity management
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Strong communication, influencing, and presentation skills
• Professional proficiency in English and Dutch
• Demonstrates an understanding of AI concepts and frameworks, including awareness of responsible and ethical AI practices, and uses effective prompting techniques to support efficiency and productivity

Our commitment to inclusion, Coaching, Consistency, Controls Compliance, Critical Thinking, Data Savvy, Engineering, Financial Competence, Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP), ISO 9001, Lean Supply Chain Management, Leverages Information, Process Improvements, Quality Control Testing, Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Quality Validation, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically Savvy

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. (https://www.careers.jnj.com/en/life-at-jj/employee-benefits/)

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com (https://www.jnj.com.) . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.