Senior Manager, Lab Workflow Systems

Johnson & Johnson

. Build and communicate the vision, strategy, target landscape, and roadmap for the Lab Workflow Systems portfolio .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeBeerse • BelgiumSenior💰 €96,000 - €165,025 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading digital product strategies and managing global teams within regulated environments, with a strong focus on laboratory workflows, compliance, and data integrity. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive change through effective communication and strategic vision.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Digital Product LeadershipRegulated System LifecyclesLaboratory Workflow UnderstandingStrong Communication SkillsAgile Development Experience

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Hard Skills

Portfolio ManagementGovernanceValue RealizationService ManagementData IntegrityValidationGood Manufacturing PracticeRoadmap OwnershipChange ManagementAnalytics Enablement

Soft Skills

MentoringInfluencingCoachingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Laboratory PlatformsFAIR Data Principles

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyLaboratory InformaticsRegulated Technology EnvironmentLifecycle Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and communicate the vision, strategy, target landscape, and roadmap for the Lab Workflow Systems portfolio
Lead and mentor a global team of Digital Product Owners
Own portfolio-level prioritization, governance, and value realization
Ensure operational stewardship through lifecycle planning, service health oversight, compliance, audit readiness, issue escalation, and sustainable support models
Partner with scientific, data, quality, validation, architecture, technology, cybersecurity, and delivery teams
Translate business needs into practical system and data strategies
Shape and coordinate change, communication, training, and adoption
Promote workflow standardization and automation
Identify opportunities to enable analytics and future AI capabilities
Influence vendor strategy and performance, including contracts, service levels, roadmaps, and integration commitments
Build internal and industry networks to benchmark the portfolio and introduce leading practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, engineering, informatics, or a related field
10+ years of proven experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory informatics, or another regulated technology environment
Meaningful experience in digital product or system leadership
Experience directly managing, coaching, and developing employees
Ability to lead through influence in a global environment
Strong understanding of scientific laboratory workflows
Experience with regulated system lifecycles, validation, data integrity, service management, and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
Proven track record owning roadmaps, prioritization, and governance across complex customer ecosystems
Strong communication and influencing skills
Fluency in English
Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 10%
Experience with FAIR data principles and laboratory platforms is preferred
Experience with Agile development is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus with set target depending on pay grade/location
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
Service anniversary and recognition awards
Insurance plans for employees and, in some locations, eligible dependents