Johnson & Johnson Posted October 20, 2026

Manager Center of Expertise LVV facility

Sassenheim, Netherlands 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 Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Plant Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Sassenheim, Netherlands

Job Description:

The CoE is a critical team in the direct support of Operations when it comes to technical process and GMP support. The CoE is key in clear translation of the developed process to aworkable process and environment for the shop floor. The CoE always works against the high quality standards and safety and compliance regulations that are applicable for LVV manufacturing. CoE is responsible for supporting the production teams with specialized and in-depth knowledge and skills on our production processes, GMP, Digital Technology, Materials and Single Use Items. The Centre of Expertise (COE) is a team of around 15 people.

The COE team is one of 2 departments within the LVV facility and working with the Operations Department (OPS) which is responsible for the safe, compliant, efficient, and on time production and delivery of the batches (USP, DSP, F&F)

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The CoE Manager provides leadership and direction for the Manufacturing specialist resources and activities. Partners in the LVV facility with Operations in the identification, definition, and execution of base business improvements. Delivers technical requirements for the equipment as single use items as well as continuous improvements. Encourages and supports the identification and development of innovative solutions to problems and opportunities.

Oversees technical changes and execution of small to mid complex improvements projects to equipment and disposables.

Provides comprehensive technical advice.

Facilitates resolution of complex process & technical problems.

Promotes innovation initiatives for new processes, products and ideas.

Reviews and approves technical documentation to verify compliance to technical specifications and standards.

Communicates with internal and external (OPS, QA, QC, MAM, MSAT, IT) partners to coordinate and execute project plans.

Assigns tasks according to projected scopes including compliance and quality improvement, cost reduction, cycle time reduction, capacity increase, raw material qualification, and launch preparation.

Supports implementation of multiple new product development plans and programs for the business unit.

Monitors smooth execution of plans and programs at lower levels and cross functionally.

Monitors correct execution of equipment maintenance and repair reports.

Collaborates with maintenance department to evaluate reoccurring issues that may require equipment replacement.

Allocates proper level of resources to facilitate attainment of goals within established timelines and budgets.

Ensures departmental and company compliance with all local government and company regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.

You will have Beeper duty on rotating basis

 

Your profile:

Bachelor or University degree in preferably Engineering or Science or equivalent Technical subjects like Mechanical-, Electrical-, Automation- or Process engineering

6-8 years relevant work experience as people leader (Supervisor and/or Manager) with leading and directing teams and/or departments.

+10 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical (GMP) production environment.

Tangible experience of successful implemented LEAN projects both on content as leadership

Fluency in English

Knowledge of EHSS standards and regulatory requirements in relation to LVV production

Knowledge of the production process and GMP requirements

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€68,600.00 - €119,600.00

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.

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Facilities & Administration
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Sassenheim, Netherlands
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Facilities & Administration role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 82 comparable Manager Facilities & Administration roles across 34 biopharma companies.

82Comparable roles tracked
72Currently active
34Companies hiring similar roles
20Countries represented

Salary context

20 of 82 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

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Lowest disclosed · Office Manager - Regeneron Cell Medicines (RCM) · Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA) $39/hr – $63/hr (≈ $80,309–$131,102/yr)
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Peer group range $105,706 – $205,000 (median $159,000)

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Germany8
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Seniority mix

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Associate Director10
Associate7

Therapeutic area mix

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No peers with a known therapeutic area yet.

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