Manager, Temperature Strategy & Execution EMEA at Johnson &… · Beerse

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Job Function: R&D Operations

Job Sub Function: Clinical Supply Operations

Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a quality-driven, people-focused leader to join our Clinical Supply Chain organization as Manager, Temperature Strategy & Execution.

In this role, you will lead the strategy, governance, and execution of temperature-controlled distribution processes that support global clinical trials. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of temperature-sensitive investigational products throughout the distribution network while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and patient safety.

This position combines strategic leadership with operational oversight. You will lead a team of temperature management professionals, oversee passive shipping solution lifecycle management, drive temperature excursion resolution processes, and serve as a key subject matter expert during audits and inspections.

If you are passionate about cold-chain logistics, quality excellence, and developing high-performing teams in a highly regulated environment, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Temperature Strategy & Governance

• Develop and execute the Temperature Strategy & Execution roadmap for Clinical Supply Chain.
• Establish governance models and global standards for temperature management processes.
• Drive process harmonization, operational excellence, and long-term capability development.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align temperature management strategies with evolving business and clinical needs.
• Support the development of innovative temperature management solutions for advanced therapies and emerging modalities.

Own Passive Shipper Lifecycle Management

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle management of passive shipping solutions used across global clinical distribution networks.
• Define qualification strategies, thermal performance standards, and transportation risk management approaches.
• Oversee supplier selection, qualification, deployment, and performance monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement opportunities to enhance reliability, efficiency, and compliance.

Ensure Excellence in Temperature Excursion Management, Compliance & Audits

• Provide oversight of Temperature Out of Range (TOR) processes, including prioritization, investigation coordination, escalation, and closure.
• Partner closely with Quality and operational teams to manage excursions, deviations, CAPAs, and trend analysis.
• Serve as the functional subject matter expert during audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Ensure processes remain compliant with GxP regulations, global procedures, and industry best practices.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen inspection readiness and operational robustness.

Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team

• Provide leadership, coaching, and day-to-day supervision for the Temperature Strategy & Execution team.
• Set priorities, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of critical business objectives.
• Establish performance expectations, development plans, and succession strategies.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Drive Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies in temperature-controlled logistics.
• Advance digitization, automation, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Leverage analytics and performance metrics to reduce operational risk and optimize distribution performance.
• Lead strategic initiatives that improve compliance, service levels, patient supply reliability, and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Logistics, Quality, or a related discipline.
• APICS, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification is preferred.

Required Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain, temperature-controlled logistics, clinical supply chain, packaging engineering, quality assurance, or a related field.
• Proven people leadership experience, including team supervision, coaching, and performance management.
• Strong expertise in cold-chain distribution, passive shipping systems, and transportation risk management.
• Experience working in regulated environments and supporting audits and inspections.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.

Preferred Experience

• Quality Assurance experience within pharmaceutical, clinical supply, logistics, or distribution environments.
• Experience managing temperature excursions, deviations, investigations, and CAPAs.
• Knowledge of Clinical Supply Chain operations.
• Experience supporting advanced therapies and temperature-sensitive products.
• Supplier qualification and vendor management experience.
• Global process ownership and governance experience.

What You'll Bring

• Strong strategic thinking and an enterprise mindset.
• Deep expertise in temperature-controlled logistics and compliance.
• Outstanding leadership and talent development capabilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and levels.
• Strong quality, regulatory, and inspection-readiness expertise.
• Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Ability to balance day-to-day execution with long-term transformation initiatives.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills: Clinical Supply Chain, Clinical Trial Protocols, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Financial Competence, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inventory Optimization, Laboratory Operations, Organizing, Process Improvements, Procurement Policies, Program Management, Research and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €79,800.00 - €137,770.00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.