CAR-T Learning and Development Lead

CAR-T Learning and Development Lead

Location: Beerse and Gent

Duration: Sep 13, 2026

Hours: 40 (hybrid)

Imagine your next project defining the learning strategy for life-saving cancer therapies.

The CAR-T Learning and Development (L&D) Lead will be a critical role within the EMEA CAR-T organization, responsible for defining, implementing, and managing the comprehensive training and development strategy for this rapidly growing and highly specialized therapeutic area.

roles and responsibilities.

This role is suitable for a medior to senior level profile.

This will involve:

• Strategy Implementation: Develop, implement, and continuously refine the L&D strategy tailored for the J&J CAR-T EMEA organization.

• Needs Analysis: Proactively conduct training needs analysis (TNA) by engaging closely with department and business leads to identify competency gaps.

• Curriculum Design: Continuously improve the current training portfolio, including converting individual training sessions into structured, engaging training programs.

• Training Infrastructure: Optimize the L&D matrix and collaborate with the Documentation Office team to ensure an efficient and compliant curriculum structure.

• Training Management: Oversee all training planning, monitor scheduled trainings, and implement new required training programs.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Maintain continuous and effective alignment with critical internal stakeholders, including HR, Quality, Business Excellence, the Legend partner organization, and CAR-T counterparts in Raritan.

• External Relations: Manage relationships with external training providers and lead university/college relations for talent attraction, curriculum input, and internship monitoring.

• Team Management: Manage and coach direct reports, including the newly recruited L&D Specialist and the administrative staff responsible for the practical organization of training events.

• Subsidy Management: Lead the administration of the STS (subsidy file for training costs) application, including data collection from the Summit system and report preparation for timely submission.

• System Ownership: Act as a key user/owner for L&D platforms, specifically the Summit training system and J&J Learn.

• Young Graduate Program: Potentially serve as the Development Lead for the Supply Chain CAR-T Young Graduate Program, including coaching participants and assisting with the recruitment process.

how to succeed.

This position requires an L&D expert with a strong quality mindset and exceptional stakeholder management skills to ensure our employees have the knowledge and capabilities required for operational excellence within a regulated environment.

You will also bring:

• Experience: Proven experience in a Learning & Development role, preferably in a complex or highly regulated industry.

• Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to manage and influence diverse, senior-level stakeholders (including internal leadership, partners, and external academic institutions).

• LMS Proficiency: Expertise in using Learning Management Systems, specifically Summit (or a similar enterprise training management system) and J&J Learn (or a similar corporate LMS).

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Mindset: A strong focus on Quality mindset and continuous improvement.

• Preferred: Prior L&D experience within the Pharma, BioTech, or a specific GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment is a significant asset.

• Preferred: Experience in a rapidly evolving or start-up environment.

• Preferred: Experience in coaching, mentoring, or managing direct reports and/or early talent programs.

• Bilingual: Full professional proficiency in Dutch and English (Reading/Speaking/Writing)

benefits.

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run until Sep 13, 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 Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. The 30,000+ employees of the Innovative Medicine business of Johnson & Johnson work every day to help people live their best lives. We drive medical breakthroughs in six key therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular & Metabolism, Immunology, Infectious Diseases & Vaccines, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

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.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.