Manager Quality Engineering – Lab and Computerized System Validation

Location: Geel, Antwerp, Belgium; full-time onsite role

Salary: €79,800–€137,770 annual base pay

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and innovative medicine solutions, including APIs and drug product intermediates manufactured at the Geel site.

What you will do

• Lead and coach the QA Qualification and Computerized System Validation team while managing resources, budget, and key performance indicators.
• Ensure qualification and CSV compliance throughout the lifecycle of laboratory, manufacturing automation, and IT systems.
• Review and approve validation documentation, system quality reviews, validation master plans, trend reports, calibration records, and maintenance records.
• Support system introductions and change projects, ensuring quality and compliance requirements are met.
• Prepare for regulatory and customer inspections and represent QA Qualification/CSV topics during audits.
• Investigate system-related deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions while continuously improving qualification and CSV processes.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a scientific field or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in chemical or pharmaceutical supply chain and/or quality.
• Fluent Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• Thorough knowledge of cGMP regulations and qualification/CSV guidelines.
• Knowledge of laboratory, IT, and automation systems used in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment, communication, managerial, leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a technology-focused QA team supporting a biomedicine manufacturing operation.
• On-the-job training, e-learning, projects, and programs supporting professional development.
• Indefinite-duration employment contract with an attractive benefits package.
• Benefits include meal vouchers, an additional pension plan, hospitalization insurance, vacation and parental leave, well-being reimbursement, and health and financial support programs.
• Annual bonus, recognition awards, and opportunities for challenging projects and further education.