Manager External Quality Ds Emea

Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Geel, Belgium
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External manufacturing quality oversight
Small molecule drug substance expertise
Regulatory compliance and risk management
** Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Manager for External Quality in the EMEA region, responsible for ensuring compliance and quality in small molecule drug substance manufacturing at external facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical quality assurance and experience in managing external manufacturers. **

Job Summary

  • Johnson & Johnson is committed to healthcare innovation to prevent, treat, and cure complex diseases while delivering smarter and less invasive treatments.
  • The role involves leading quality assurance activities for small molecule drug substance external manufacturers in the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with health authority regulations and J&J standards.
  • The position requires frequent on-site presence at external manufacturers and collaboration with multiple internal functions to drive continuous improvement, risk management, and supply chain reliability.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Manager for External Quality in the EMEA region, responsible for ensuring compliance and quality in small molecule drug substance manufacturing at external facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical quality assurance and experience in managing external manufacturers. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • External manufacturing quality oversight
  • Small molecule drug substance expertise
  • Regulatory compliance and risk management
  • Quality system development and execution
  • Audit and inspection readiness
  • Cross-functional collaboration with internal and external partners

Nice-to-have

  • Innovative thinking and continuous improvement
  • Strategic thinking and business alignment
  • Coaching and team development skills
  • Strong communication and leadership style
  • Problem-solving and issue resolution
  • Global leadership capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science or related field
  • 6-9 years pharmaceutical cGMP experience
  • Experience with small molecule drug substance manufacturing
  • Expertise in external manufacturing and technology transfers
  • Ability to manage regulatory inspections and compliance
  • Fluent English language skills
  • Ability to travel minimum 40%

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