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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Gent, East Flanders, Belgium

Job Description:

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 https://www.jnj.com ny Name]

Imagine empowering the body’s own immune system to fight cancer. That’s exactly what CAR-T therapy does. It uses a patient’s own T-cells, reprogramming them to target and destroy cancer cells. This advanced therapy holds the promise to change lives — and you can be part of that journey.
 

This position is part of the CAR-T Asset Engineering team within the Make Asset Management organization (MAM). The Asset Engineer provides technical expertise for lab and process equipment used in the CAR-T process and supports Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) activities within the cGMP Clinical and Commercial Cell Therapy Manufacturing plants serving Ghent and Beerse sites. The role is a key contributor to reliable operations and execution of asset lifecycle management projects in close collaboration with project teams, vendors, site partners, and other stakeholders. As an Asset Engineer you lead consistent technical management and implementation of equipment, ensuring compliance with J&J global and local standards & processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages multiple business requests and/or small projects equipment-related through change control quality system.

• Support and execute operational C&Q activities, ensuring deployment aligns with our Global processes.

• Serve as the Asset Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CAR-T equipment.

• Contribute to the creation and review of asset technical requirements and standards.

• Provide guidance on compliance and data integrity requirements

• Identify and assess gaps between Global and local compliance processes and drive consistent, compliant CAR-T technical practices across CAR-T sites.

• Develop and maintain strong strategic vendor relationships

• Sustain continuous technical improvements across the asset base.

• Drive to solutions by coordinating with other internal departments and/or outside suppliers

• Support technical investigations arising during C&Q activities or day-to-day operations.

• Drive evaluation, business case development, and implementation of new asset technologies.

Qualifications

Education:

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Bioengineering or equivalent technical discipline is required.

What You Bring

• Minimum 3 years of experience in in pharmaceutical manufacturing / engineering environment

• Experience in commissioning & qualification (C&Q) is a Plus.

• A hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.

• A strong understanding of GMP guidelines

• Experience with audits or inspections is a Plus

• A collaborative and open approach — you thrive on teamwork and knowledge sharing.

• Demonstrate ownership and strong analytical/communication skills

• Fluent in English (written and spoken), Dutch language is a Plus

What We Offer

• A meaningful role where your work has a direct impact on cancer patients’ lives.

• A supportive environment that values your growth, creativity, and contributions.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.]

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

                                                                                                                                         

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Accelerating, Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Communication, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Problem Management, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Report Writing, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically Savvy