Project Lead

Project Lead

Location: Leiden

Working mode: Hybrid

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay rate range: Competitive hourly rate

The Project Lead in the Automation Systems Team, builds and leads a multidisciplinary team that efficiently completes capital investment projects, leads changes and/or introduces new processes. It starts by defining and aligning on the right solution to the business need, defining success and ensuring all resources and requirements towards realization are in place. It strives for full implementation of the project, and you’ll have a high interaction with all sectors of Janssen Biologics, whether Operations, QC, R&D or Quality, both local and within the J&J enterprise.

You take overall accountability for the assigned projects. An open interaction is encouraged with the project’s sponsor. The teams are motivated by your engagement and people leadership skills, to deliver those results which add true value to Janssen Biologics. In this role you show the ability to meet the pre-requisites on Safety, Health, Environment, GMP and reliability as it belongs to an installation or process to manufacture an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API). You are also accountable to ensure business continuity (risk management) and the financial compliance related to your projects. Project budgets can typically vary from 500k€ up until 10M€.

roles and responsibilities

• Support the user/business owner in defining the project case

• Define the project-scope, budget and timelines and agree this in the Project Brief

• Build and drive multidisciplinary project teams to achieve the Final Project Objectives

• Connect with your sponsors & stakeholders and project portfolio manager on project progress and budget status

• Handle client expectations with respect to safety, quality, reliability, time and budget

• Manage project contracts and purchase orders

• Apply Flawless Project eXecution (FPX, J&J standard processes for project management) and continuously improve the project management process and methods

• Coach and support team members and peers in applying and developing standard methodologies

• Support the Automation Systems Management Team to further develop the department and MAM organization

how to succeed

• Digital & Technology

• Change Leadership

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Process knowledge & expertise

• End to End attitude

• 5 - 7 years working experience in a multidisciplinary environment, of which 3 years in a project management position

• Academic degree/Master in a technical education or similar

• PMP Certificate preferred

benefits

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

you are welcome here

Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine 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. Options are available. 

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”.