Manager, QCS, LIMS Lead Engineer

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 Systems Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium Job Description: This role will perform Lead Engineer duties for the LabVantage LIMS Product within Innovative Medicine (IM) globally. The role will assist in building LIMS strategies, roadmaps and delivering IM LabVantage (LV) LIMS portfolio. We are seeking an individual with a strong track record of work behaviors and extensive experience to join our team at Johnson & Johnson as a Manager, Lead Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the development and implementation of world-class NextGen quality systems in the pharmaceutical industry. As a global leader in healthcare, Johnson & Johnson offers a dynamic and ambitious work environment where you can excel and demonstrate your capabilities. 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 https://www.jnj.com/ . For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong. Key Responsibilities: The Lead Engineer (LE) for LIMS will play a crucial role, operating at the intersection of business and technology. This position involves defining strategies that stem from a deep understanding of business needs and challenges, alongside technology solutions. The LE will be responsible for conveying requirements into development execution for the IM LIMS platform. Additionally, the LE will comprehend value realization and oversee ongoing product management across multiple modules. The LE will define the strategy and way of working for the software engineers on the product. Key duties will include: · Function as the LE for IM LIMS, developing the vision and roadmap while guiding the squad in delivering product and platform features. · Build and maintain strong partnership with the global Technical Product Owner, Business Product Owner (BPO) and key business stakeholders. · Establish technology roadmaps to achieve efficient & effective delivery of business & customer value for IM LIMS product. · Balance business value with technical feasibility while prioritizing features, optimizing cost and improving delivery efficiency. · Define the product / platform vision, strategy and OKR’s for IM LV LIMS, aligning business demand with the product/ platform roadmap. · Shape the IM LIMS squad vision and steer the squad in delivering features oriented around business impact. Accountable for shaping and hitting squad OKRs. · Plan resourcing for the IM LIMS squad, create TS Engage requests, interview, select and onboard members to join the squad. Drive reporting and analytics to provide visibility on squad performance and monitor sprint metrics and user results. Collaborate to ensure all partners are clear on product roadmap activities, design, interdependencies, and timelines. · Interact with other Squads within the Product / Platform to implement cross-squad tasks, promoting continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle · Facilitate Change Control and Risk Management Processes. Qualifications Education: · Bachelor’s degree is required. A Masters degree is preferred. Experience and Skills: · Minimum of 5&#43; years experience in leading and delivering LIMS initiatives within the Life sciences industry, preferably Pharmaceuticals. · Strong understanding of LIMS/Labs business workflows. · Proven experience in collaborating with global and cross functional teams. · Proven track record collaborating with business partners to translate needs into relevant technology platforms and solutions. · <sp