Senior Manager Compound Logistics

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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:
Biological Research

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and operational leader to lead Compound Logistics at our Beerse, Belgium site, driving the management, distribution, and growth of Johnson & Johnson's global small molecule collection.

The successful candidate will partner across the global Compound Logistics network, Discovery Technologies & Molecular Pharmacology (DTMP), R&D organizations, and external collaborators to ensure reliable compound access for research programs worldwide, advance operational excellence through automation and continuous improvement, and deliver scalable capabilities that accelerate drug discovery.

Key Responsibilities:

Compound Logistics Operations


* Lead the end-to-end Compound Logistics capability in Beerse, ensuring reliable compound inventory, storage, distribution, and fulfillment across the global R&D network


* Manage operational capacity, infrastructure, budgets, and resources to deliver scalable, compliant, and high-quality services that support global discovery programs

Operational Excellence & Automation


* Drive operational excellence through automation, digital technologies, analytics, and process optimization to improve productivity, quality, scalability, and customer experience



* Foster a culture of continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, data-driven decision making, and operational performance management

Strategic Partnerships & Global Collaboration


* Build strong partnerships across Biology, Chemistry, Screening, Informatics, Procurement, and external collaborators to align operations with evolving discovery priorities


* Represent Beerse Compound Logistics in global initiatives and communicate performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations to leadership

People Leadership


* Develop, and lead a high-performing team while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable culture grounded in safety, quality, and innovation



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