Operations Support

Vein-to-Vein Operations Support

Location: Beerse, Belgium - Hybrid working - on site 1 day a week

Duration: 6 months 

Hours: 40 hours

CAR-T is an advanced therapy that uses the patient's own immune system to fight the disease. The patient's T-cells are genetically modified to eliminate cancer cells. This groundbreaking, innovative technology offers a hopeful outlook to patients for whom other therapies have no or insufficient effect.

The Vein-to-Vein organization is a global team focused on enhancing the patient journey for cell therapies through effective planning and logistics support. The structure includes regional sub-teams working collaboratively to ensure the efficient, timely, and compliant transport of patient cells across various supply chain nodes.

roles and responsibilities

The V2V Operations Support is responsible for supporting logistics and planning processes, ensuring compliance with Chain of Custody (CoC) and Chain of Identity (CoI) standards for our products. The duties include coordinating scheduling, managing the arrival and departure of materials, and addressing any communication issues that may arise. Acting as the primary supply chain contact for a designated group of treatment sites, collaborating closely with commercial teams to ensure a seamless and positive experience throughout the patient journey. This will involve: 

• Serve as the primary supply chain point of contact for treatment sites and commercial teams within a designated country or region, focusing on logistics, planning, and forecasting

• Facilitate the movement of patient materials across the V2V supply chain for EMEA patients.

• Issue management and non-conformance handling

• Manage the inbound and outbound logistics of patient materials, communicating effectively with our carrier network and providing forecasts as needed

• Coordinate with internal warehouses and distribution centers to ensure seamless patient journeys

• Ensure compliance with Chain of Custody (CoC) and Chain of Identity (CoI) requirements, both in manual and automated processes for clinical and commercial operations

• Assist in the planning of operational capacity by scheduling and communicating cryopreservation and manufacturing slots

• Support treatment site certification efforts, including training and conducting logistics test runs

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) while focusing on process improvement

• Participate in the development, testing, and rollout of new system solutions

• Develop and track key performance metrics to assess efficiency and effectiveness

how to succeed

• 1-3 years of related experience, including significant experience in pharmaceutical or other related highly regulated industry

• Knowledge of Quality Systems’ processes inclusive of cGMP and FDA regulations

• Experience is working in SAP is a plus

• Aptitude to comprehend, analyze and interpret process and systems information, technical procedures, reports, and regulations to make decisions in a GMP environment

• Proven ability to perform independent work requiring attention to detail, accuracy, and scientific judgment

• Comfortable to work in a global and ambiguous setting that is in flux

• Effective communication skills (candid, concise, active listening)

• Constant drive for improvement and innovation

• Positive can-do mindset when dealing with challenges

• Strong self-awareness & open for giving/receiving feedback

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 6 months and has a strong chance of extension. 

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.

The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid.

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”.