VP Global Process Management (BEIE)
Job Summary
At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at .
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:
QualityJob Sub Function:
Quality SystemsJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
Geel Antwerp Belgium Little Island Cork Ireland Ringaskiddy Cork Ireland Turnhout Antwerp BelgiumJob Description:
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s).
USA Req#: R-084681
UK Req#: R-084832
Switzerland Req#: R-084829
Belgium/Ireland Req#: R-084831
Position Summary
The Vice President Global Process Management Quality Management & Digital is responsible for leading the design standardization governance and continuous improvement of sector Quality processes across the global Innovative Medicine network. This leader establishes end-to-end process standards drives global process harmonization and ensures Quality processes and systems support regulatory compliance inspection readiness operational effectiveness and risk-based decision-making.
The role partners closely with Quality Manufacturing Research & Development Regulatory Supply Chain and Digital/Technology leaders to simplify and modernize Quality Management System processes strengthen global performance management and enable consistent execution across geographies sites and functions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead global process ownership and governance for enterprise Quality processes including CAPA deviations/non-conformance change control quality risk management training quality systems and related processes.
Define and maintain global process standards procedures roles and responsibilities governance forums and performance expectations to support compliant and consistent execution.
Partner with cross-functional leaders to align Quality process strategy with business priorities regulatory expectations and operational needs across the global network.
Lead simplification harmonization and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce variability improve cycle times strengthen compliance and enhance user experience.
Provide strategic leadership for digital Quality systems and eQMS optimization including workflow design data standards system requirements user roles and inspection-ready documentation.
Establish and monitor global Quality performance metrics dashboards and management review mechanisms to identify trends risks and improvement opportunities.
Support regulatory inspections audits and remediation activities by ensuring process design governance and execution meet applicable global requirements.
Lead global councils communities of practice and change-management efforts to drive adoption capability building and sustained process performance across a matrixed organization.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Engineering Pharmacy or a related scientific discipline is required; advanced degree such as an M.S. MBA Ph.D. Pharm.D. or equivalent is preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in pharmaceuticals biotechnology medical devices or another highly regulated industry.
Significant leadership experience in Quality Quality Systems Quality Operations Compliance or related functions within a global regulated environment.
Demonstrated experience leading global teams enterprise processes or matrixed transformation initiatives; people management experience is required.
Deep knowledge of GxP requirements and global regulatory expectations including FDA EMA PMDA MHRA and ICH guidelines.
Strong expertise in Quality Management Systems including CAPA deviations/non-conformance change control investigations document management training and quality risk management.
Experience with digital Quality systems eQMS platforms data integrity principles global data standards and inspection readiness.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders lead through ambiguity drive enterprise alignment and communicate effectively with executive leaders and regulatory audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading enterprise Quality transformation global process ownership or large-scale eQMS implementation.
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma operational excellence or other structured continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience building global communities of practice capability programs and governance models across complex organizations.
Strong digital fluency including familiarity with automation analytics artificial intelligence machine learning or predictive quality capabilities.
Travel
This role may require approximately 20%30% domestic and international travel based on business needs.
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agile Decision Making Compliance Management Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Cross-Functional Collaboration Data Quality Developing Others Inclusive Leadership Leadership Managing Managers Performance Measurement Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Program Management Quality Control (QC) Quality Management Systems (QMS) Quality Services Quality Standards Risk Management System Integration Systems Analysis Tactical PlanningThe anticipated base pay range for this position is:
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 locations 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.
Required Experience:
Exec
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