Senior Manager, Lab Workflow Systems

About the role

Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine division is looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Lab Workflow Systems to lead the evolution of digital lab workflow systems across Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS). The role sits within Digital Operations & Strategy in Therapeutics Development & Supply and covers the business direction, prioritization, governance and value realization of a portfolio supporting CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control) activities. It is open to candidates based in Malvern, Pennsylvania or Beerse, Belgium.

Key responsibilities

• Build and communicate the vision, strategy, target landscape and roadmap of the Lab Workflow Systems portfolio with the Digital Product Owners.
• Lead and mentor a global team of Digital Product Owners, setting clear accountability and collaboration.
• Own portfolio-level prioritization, governance and value realization, using adoption, service, data quality and productivity measures.
• Ensure operational stewardship through lifecycle planning, service health oversight, compliance and audit readiness, and issue escalation.
• Partner with scientific, data, quality, validation, architecture, technology, cybersecurity and delivery teams to turn business needs into system and data strategies.
• Shape change, communication, training and adoption with functional change leads, local customers and Digital Product Owners.
• Promote workflow standardization and automation, and identify opportunities for analytics and future AI capabilities.
• Influence vendor strategy and performance with procurement and technology owners, and build internal and industry networks to benchmark the portfolio.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, engineering, informatics or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory informatics or another regulated environment, including digital product or system leadership.
• Demonstrated experience managing, coaching and developing employees, and leading through influence globally.
• Strong understanding of scientific laboratory workflows and regulated system lifecycles, validation, data integrity, service management and GMP requirements.
• Fluency in English and willingness to travel occasionally, up to 10%.

Required skills

• Experience with FAIR data principles and laboratory platforms is preferred.
• Agile development experience is a plus.
• Preferred skills listed include consulting, digital strategy, product development, operations management, SAP Product Lifecycle Management and risk assessments.

What we offer

• Anticipated base pay of EUR 96,000 to EUR 165,025.
• Annual bonus, vacation days, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement and caregiver leave, well-being reimbursement and health programs.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards, and optional insurance plans for eligible dependents.