Job Description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Quality

Job Sub Function:

Quality Control

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

As part of the JSC Laboratories situated at the Janssen Biologics Manufacturing site in Leiden, the QC Microbiology departments are essential in ensuring the safety and quality of our products. We rigorously test for microbial and viral contaminants at every stage, from raw materials to finished products, using advanced techniques like sterility testing.

Our department not only guarantees compliance with industry regulations but also fosters trust among consumers, ensuring that every product is safe for use. By collaborating with other teams, we integrate viral and microbiological safety into the entire production process, making us a key player in delivering high-quality products.

We are looking for an interim Supervisor to lead the analysts within the Microbiology department and oversee day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

As a Supervisor, you:

• will lead a team of 8-12 individuals and be directly accountable for their performance and development through structured conversations. You will set objectives aligned with the JSC Lab Organization business strategy to ensure your team's effectiveness.
• will define and oversee the execution of testing activities, ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety regulations. Additionally, you will ensure that all necessary elements for testing—such as materials, equipment, and trained personnel—are in place to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• will have primary accountability for planning, organizing, and supervising daily tasks within the team, ensuring a smooth transfer of activities via SmartQC.
• will ensure that assays are performed to meet required quality and quantity standards, setting priorities to resolve any conflicting situations within the JSC Lab Organization. You will oversee monitoring and reporting of critical activities (e.g., process delays in testing) and implement relevant action plans independently.
• will be responsible for the proper coordination of investigations at the team level to achieve swift resolutions in compliance with GMP principles.
• will follow up on key performance indicators (KPIs), including but not limited to 5S/housekeeping, invalid assay rates, training status, and lead time for test results.
• will create a team environment that promotes continuous improvement by applying Business Excellence and Faster Forward tools.
• Additionally, you will act as a backup for the department manager.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Microbiology is required.
• 6-8 years of experience in QC, with over 3 years in a leadership role, is essential.
• Proven leadership potential with a commitment to personal development and team development is necessary.
• Extensive knowledge of Microbiology, including familiarity with relevant assays (e.g., Bioburden, Endotoxin, Sterility) and programs (e.g., Environmental Monitoring), is needed.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, along with excellent communication capabilities, are important.
• Awareness and experience in safety and GMP practices are required.
• A quality-focused, compliance-oriented, and business-minded attitude, along with flexibility, is expected.
• Knowledge and affinity for the Business Excellence and Faster Forward mindsets are advantageous.
• Professional proficiency in English is required; proficiency in Dutch is a plus.

This position offers you a unique opportunity to lead within the quality control sector of microbiology and contribute to the safety and compliance of vital products.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Collaboration, Compliance Management, Controls Compliance, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, ISO 9001, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Persistence and Tenacity, Quality Auditing, Quality Control (QC), Quality Control Testing, Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Report Writing, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€53 500,00 - €85 445,00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.