Not specified (assumed on-site due to the nature of the role).
Mes program delivery
Project governance
Cross-functional coordination
Johnson & Johnson is seeking a New Programs MES Lead for its CAR-T manufacturing site in Gent, Belgium, focusing on managing MES-related programs to support capacity expansion. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience in regulated environments, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and cross-functional coordination
Job Summary
Lead the end-to-end delivery of MES-related programs, including significant process updates and the design of new batch records, to support capacity expansion for CAR-T EMEA manufacturing sites.
Act as the central communication hub between Operations, QA, engineering, and vendor partners, facilitating cross-functional alignment and ensuring structured communication across the organization.
Support the scaling of CAR-T manufacturing by ensuring MES programs are delivered to enable capacity growth and identifying improvement opportunities to strengthen project delivery frameworks.
Matching Summary
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Johnson & Johnson is seeking a New Programs MES Lead for its CAR-T manufacturing site in Gent, Belgium, focusing on managing MES-related programs to support capacity expansion. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience in regulated environments, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and cross-functional coordination.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
MES program delivery
project governance
cross-functional coordination
issue resolution
digital manufacturing systems
Nice-to-have
leading without direct authority
navigating ambiguity
solution-oriented mindset
digital excellence ambassador
Key Requirements
Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or related field
6+ years of relevant industry experience
Proven project management experience in regulated/fast-paced environments
Project management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile) is an asset
Experience in cell therapy, biologics, sterile operations, or GxP manufacturing