Senior Manager Compound Logistics

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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 a