Sr Program Manager Aseptic Manufacturing

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

Location: Beerse, Belgium

Organization: Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines Supply Chain

Job Function: Sr Program Manager Aseptic Manufacturing

Reporting Line: Transformation PMO Lead

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines, we are working to create a world without disease by transforming lives through science, innovation, and the manufacturing of life-changing products for patients. As part of our engaged and inclusive Supply Chain organization in Beerse, we are seeking an experienced Program Manager to drive high-impact strategic programs in an aseptic manufacturing environment, leading the end-to-end site introduction of innovative products and technologies with an unwavering commitment to safety, compliance, and sustainable operational success.

Role Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end leadership for assigned programs, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines, quality standards, resource requirements, and funding commitments.
• Build and coordinate cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, MSAT, Quality Assurance, EH&S, Operations, Supply Chain, and relevant partners throughout the broader organization.
• Engage local and global stakeholders , communicate progress in governance forums, and provide clear recommendations to support decision-making.
• Drive alignment between global and site organizations to ensure prioritization aligned with strategy, decisions, and program execution.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans , proactively managing risks, dependencies, and organizational change.
• Plan, allocate, and optimize resources across program workstreams to support effective and timely execution.
• Champion continuous improvement by challenging the status quo and leading initiatives that improve overall operational and technical performance in a sustainable way.
• Lead change management and organisational readiness by assessing impact, engaging stakeholders, coordinating communication.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Technology, or equivalent through experience.
• At least 10 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of aseptic manufacturing and new technology and product introductions
• Proven experience leading virtual and cross-functional teams in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to connect technical, operational, and leadership audiences.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and create structure while solving complex issues with a team.
• Strong quality and safety mindset, compliance orientation, and focus on reliable execution.
• Experience with agile delivery routines, sprint coordination, issue tracking, and knowledge management tools is an asset.
• Fluent in spoken and written English. Dutch is a big plus.

Preferred Capabilities

• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex technical and operational topics into clear business implications and decisions.
• Strong ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and cross-functional dependencies in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and influence stakeholders across local and global teams.
• Experience supporting change management, training readiness, and transition to sustainable operations is preferred.

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