Maintenance and Industrial IT Manager

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Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an Assets Maintenance & Industrial IT Manager to join our CAR-T team located in Ghent.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https : / / www.jnj.com / .

Are you ready to make a difference in the field of CAR-T therapy? We are looking for a passionate and experienced Maintenance and Industrial IT Manager to join our dynamic team supporting the EMEA program at our Beerse and Ghent sites.

About the Role :

As the Maintenance and Industrial IT Manager you will play a critical role in our CAR-T EMEA program, supporting our operations across Ghent and Beerse. This role offers the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives in maintenance and calibration (M&C) and industrial IT systems, ensuring operational excellence and driving innovation in a high-stakes environment.

As a pivotal member of our team, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of industrial IT systems, manage key partnerships, and foster seamless collaboration with various teams, vendors, and stakeholders. Your strategic leadership will deliver continuous improvements, enhance procedural efficiencies, and strengthen our compliance framework.

Location : This position is based in Ghent, Belgium, with the flexibility to work from Beerse one or two days per week.

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintenance and Calibration Leadership : - Ensure flawless execution of planned preventive and corrective maintenance activities for manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
• Implement a robust, risk-based maintenance strategy (RCM) and drive ongoing improvements across the asset portfolio.
• Anticipate and resolve technical challenges proactively, embedding a culture of "lessons learned" to prevent recurrence.
• Define and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and enhance the effectiveness of M&C activities.
• Build and manage strong re lationships with vendors and external partners to maximize collaboration and efficiency, and this in close collaboration with our partner Legend Biotech.
• Operational lead for Industrial IT Systems : - Lead a team managing industrial IT systems critical to manufacturing processes, including CSV oversight.
• Ensure all systems meet data integrity and cGMP standards.
• Act as the liaison between project leads, delivery stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and progress.