Johnson & Johnson Posted October 15, 2026

2027 Supply Chain Young Graduate Programme - Chemical Production

Geel, Belgium Full time
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About this opportunity

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:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Geel, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

Role Title: Supply Chain Young Graduate - Chemical Production

Intake: September 2027

Location: Geel, Belgium

Assessment Centre Date: 11 December 2026  ( Before applying please ensure that you are available to attend should you be selected. )

The Company

At J&J, everyone is committed to making a difference in people's lives and to push the boundaries of what science and innovation can achieve. The values that guide our decision-making are spelled out in Our Credo. Put simply, Our Credo challenges us to put the needs and well-being of the people we serve first: the patients, doctors and nurses, the employees, the communities, and stakeholders. Together with our more than 5,000 colleagues in Belgium, all with a heart for the patient, we strive for a future in which disease is a thing of the past.

The Program

The Young Graduate Development Program is a three-year rotational program designed to introduce recent graduates to all aspects of the Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain in Beerse, Geel or Ghent.

Why Join Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Geel - Chemical Production?

Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain Geel is our Launch & Grow site with over 700 passionate J&J employees and hundreds of partners working together every day to safely produce and deliver a broad portfolio of life-saving, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to our customers worldwide at a rate of 100 patients per second.

Joining the J&J SC Geel young graduate program offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in a culture of innovation. With our dedicated focus on sustainability through initiatives like Geel 2030, we're not just preparing for the future, we're shaping it. Moreover, being at the forefront of our industry means you'll be part of launching 4 out of 6 of J&J's most important products right from our site. Take the leap and be part of a team driving impactful change, shaping both your career and the world around you.

The Support

You will receive support for every project and can count on the experience of your Assignment Manager. Moreover, the Program focuses on personal development. Throughout the rotations the Young Graduate is coached by a Development Manager, focusing on a tailor-made development plan to fit his or her ambitions and aspirations. By creating a general overview of the business, the Young Graduate will be ready for a new challenge within the Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain organization. After these 3 years-the Young Graduate will look for a final placement within the company. The start date will be September 2027.

 

Qualifications

You will obtain a Scientific Master’s degree in 2027 in a Bio (Engineering), Chemical or Pharmaceutical field and have a strong interest in Production & Supply Chain

An additional Master in Management is considered a plus to develop the necessary business acumen.

You can work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

You are flexible and willing to step out of your comfort zone

You are proactive, can take ownership

You have an innate drive to make the difference and achieve results. Thanks to your analytical skills you manage to understand complex issues and related business needs.

You are decisive and you have the brainpower and drive to deal with various issues and projects simultaneously.

Thanks to your communicative and interpersonal skills you manage to work together with different levels of our organization.

You are fluent in English and Dutch.

Join Our Team!

Become a vital part of our supply chain team in Geel and embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference in the lives of patients by delivering innovative pharmaceuticals. Your journey starts here, let's make an impact together!

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Emerging Technologies, Execution Focus, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Project Engineering, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Geel, Belgium
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

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We currently track 3753 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 173 biopharma companies.

3753Comparable roles tracked
3372Currently active
173Companies hiring similar roles
64Countries represented

Salary context

921 of 3753 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

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Lowest disclosed · Biologics Support Operator I (3rd Shift) · AbbVie $14/hr – $26/hr (≈ $29,099–$54,122/yr)
Highest disclosed · Head of Analytical Development · ModernaTX, Inc. $272,200/yr – $490,100/yr
Peer group range $41,610 – $381,150 (median $125,550)

Where these roles are based

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Germany251
India166
France146
Ireland137
China123

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Seniority mix

1670 of 3753 peers have a known seniority level

Senior431
Manager381
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc259
Associate162
Principal138
Associate Director119
Director115
Senior Director57
Executive/VP8

Therapeutic area mix

24 of 3753 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease15
Rare Disease3
Oncology3
Respiratory1
Dermatology & Aesthetics1
Immunology1

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