Leiden
Full-time
2-5 years experience
Hybrid

€44,700 - €70,840 per year

Key Skills

Quality management systems
Nonconformance investigations
CAPA
Change control
GMP
Risk mitigation
Data analysis
Stakeholder management
Root cause analysis
Quality documentation
Regulatory compliance
Process improvement
Quality control
Technical writing
Problem solving
Communication

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:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Quality Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine  

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. 

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. 

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine 

As a Quality Engineer within the DSP CoE department, you'll be pivotal in ensuring our quality management systems are top-notch. You'll apply quality requirements to support the execution of Operations unit objectives. Your role will involve performing nonconformance investigations, including CAPA records, and leading change controls from initiation through completion. This role requires someone who takes clear ownership of records, makes sure accountability for timelines, and drives timely, sustainable resolutions

Responsibilities
  • Apply Quality expertise to support Operations objectives, ensuring compliance with GMP and quality management requirements.
  • Lead and manage non-conformance investigations, CAPA records, and Change Controls from initiation through completion, ensuring timely and sustainable resolution of issues.
  • Review and maintain quality documentation, procedures, and records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, audits, and internal standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement through risk mitigation initiatives, GEMBA walks, data analysis, and quality improvement projects while escalating quality, safety, and compliance risks as needed.
  • Support audits and inspections, develop GMP training initiatives, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and execution of quality activities.

Requirements

  • HBO degree with 3+ years of relevant Quality, Manufacturing, or GMP-regulated industry experience, including experience leading or supporting quality investigations and change controls.
  • Strong knowledge of GMP, CAPA, Change Control, quality systems, root cause analysis, risk management, and data analysis; proficient in MS Office and business applications.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical thinking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills; fluent English (B2), highly organized, accountable, adaptable, and able to perform effectively under pressure.

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s what you can expect:

  • Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
  • Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
  • Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
  • Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

                                                                                                                          

Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Customer Centricity, Data Savvy, Document Management, Execution Focus, Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP), Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Process Control, Process Improvements, Quality Control Testing, Quality Services, Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Supervision, Supply Planning, Technologically Savvy

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€44.700,00 - €70.840,00

 

 

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.

 

 

Core Responsibilities

The Quality Engineer will manage non-conformance investigations, CAPA records, and change controls to ensure compliance with GMP and quality management systems. They will also drive continuous improvement initiatives and support audits while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an HBO degree and possess at least 3 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or GMP-regulated environments. Proficiency in quality systems, risk management, and data analysis is required, along with strong communication skills in English.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus
  • Vacation days
  • Parental leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Caregiver leave
  • Volunteer leave
  • Well-being reimbursement
  • Financial health programs
  • Physical health programs
  • Mental health programs
  • Service anniversary awards
  • Recognition awards
  • Insurance plans

About Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we innovate with purpose, to lead where medicine is going. The experiences of patients around the world inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science with compassion, we confidently address the most complex diseases of our time and develop the potential medicines of tomorrow. We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way. https://bit.ly/3reuMvK

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