CAR-T Asset Engineer

CAR-T ASSET ENGINEER 

Location: Ghent Belgium (3 days onsite, 2 days home office)

Duration: 31st December 2026

Hours: 40 

Essential: 3 years+ within a pharmaceutical / biot tech or  medical devices industry - solid experience and  understanding of GMP environment (compliance, regulations, commissioning, qualification, equipment). Fluent English, Dutch is a plus 

Imagine your next project empowering the body’s own immune system to fight cancer. That’s exactly what CAR-T therapy does. It uses a patient’s own T-cells, reprogramming them to target and destroy cancer cells. This advanced therapy holds the promise to change lives — and you can be part of that journey.

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 serving Ghent and Beerse sites. 

The role is a key contributor to reliable operations and execution of asset lifecycle management projects in close collaboration with project teams, vendors, site partners, and other stakeholders. As an Asset Engineer you lead consistent technical management and implementation of equipment, ensuring compliance with J&J global and local standards & processes.

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 & processes.

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.

We are looking for a hands-on technical expert with a passion for pharmaceutical innovation and a rigorous approach to GMP compliance.

You will also bring:

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

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

• Experience in commissioning & qualification (C&Q) is a Plus.

• A hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.

• A strong understanding of GMP guidelines

• Experience with audits or inspections is a Plus

• A collaborative and open approach — you thrive on teamwork and knowledge sharing.

• Demonstrate ownership and strong analytical/communication skills

• Fluent in English (written and spoken), Dutch language is a Plus

benefits.

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months

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 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 work to help people lead healthier lives.

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”.