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Job Function:

Quality

Job Sub Function:

Quality Assurance

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Gent, East Flanders, Belgium

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for a QA Release – QP Delegate to be in Ghent, Belgium!

CAR-T (chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy) is an innovative approach to eliminate cancer cells, which work by harnessing the power of a patient’s own immune system. They are created from the patients’ own T cells and are engineered to eliminate cancer cells expressing a specific antigen.

To support the CAR-T program in EMEA, J&J has build two CAR-T manufacturing centers in the Ghent area (Belgium). The QC laboratories are operating from the existing J&J Beerse site. CAR-T investigational medicinal and commercial CAR-T products are manufactured in the Ghent facilities.

In this role, you are reporting in the J&J QA CAR-T organization and work closely with your peers from Operations and Quality Control.

Purpose: The QA Release – QP Delegate (Weekend) supports and oversees quality and release activities during weekend CAR T manufacturing. The role ensures batches meet GMP/ATMP standards, provides on the floor QA oversight, and helps maintain smooth operational flow while meeting turnaround timelines.

As a QP Delegate, you will:

• Ensure GMP/ATMP compliance by reviewing batch documentation, maintaining inspection‑ready processes, and supporting timely batch release.
• Provide real‑time QA presence on the production floor during weekend operations and offer quality guidance to operational teams.
• Support investigations and resolution of deviations, complaints, and quality issues, contributing to effective CAPA development and follow‑up.
• Assist in preparation for internal/external audits and build strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Work weekend shifts (06:00–18:00) after completing initial weekday training, with flexibility for required handovers.

Experience and Skills

• Background in Pharmacy/Life Sciences with QA experience; QP or Industrial Pharmacist accreditation is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes; familiarity with ATMP regulations beneficial.
• Skilled in analysis, problem‑solving, organization, and managing multiple tasks independently or collaboratively.
• Effective verbal and written communication with confidence in cross‑functional interactions.
• Positive, proactive, detail‑oriented mindset; experience with pharmaceutical quality systems and optional exposure to aseptic/sterile environments.

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Alignment, Business Behavior, Coaching, Compliance Management, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Goal Attainment, Human-Centered Design, Internal Controls, Issue Escalation, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Quality Control (QC), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards