Asset Engineer (CAR-T)

Location: Gent, Belgium 

Duration of the contract: 31 December 2026 

Hours per week: 40 hours

Imagine your next project contributing to the life-changing field of Cell Therapy, where your technical expertise directly impacts the delivery of personalized medicine to patients. This position is part of the CAR-T Asset Engineering team within the Make Asset Management organization (MAM). The Asset Engineer provides technical expertise for lab and process equipment used in the CAR-T process and supports Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) activities within the cGMP Clinical and Commercial Cell Therapy Manufacturing plants.

roles and responsibilities 

As an Asset Engineer, you lead consistent technical management and implementation of equipment, ensuring compliance with J&J global and local standards.

This will involve:

• Manages multiple business requests and/or small projects equipment-related through change control quality system.

• Support and execute operational C&Q activities, ensuring deployment aligns with our Global processes.

• Serve as the Asset Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CAR-T equipment.

• Contribute to the creation and review of asset technical requirements and standards.

• Provide guidance on compliance and data integrity requirements

• Identify and assess gaps between Global and local compliance processes and drive consistent, compliant CAR-T technical practices across CAR-T sites.

• Develop and maintain strong strategic vendor relationships

• Sustain continuous technical improvements across the asset base.

• Drive to solutions by coordinating with other internal departments and/or outside suppliers

• Support technical investigations arising during C&Q activities or day-to-day operations.

• Drive evaluation, business case development, and implementation of new asset technologies.

how to succeed 

You are a highly analytical engineer with a deep understanding of pharmaceutical compliance and a passion for operational excellence.

You will also bring:

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Science, Engineering, Bioengineering or equivalent technical discipline.

• 3+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing / engineering environment.

• Proven experience in commissioning & qualification (C&Q).

• Understanding of data integrity requirements (21 CFR Part 11).

• Ability to lead technical management and implementation of equipment.

• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.

benefits 

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 31 December 2026.

you are welcome here 

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine 

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow. Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina. 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.

application process 

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days. We do not accept applications via email.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.