Specialist EQ - Supplier Quality

Job Title: Specialist EQ - Supplier Quality
Location: Beerse, Belgium
Company: Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines (IM)
Overview:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines (IM) is seeking a dynamic Specialist EQ - Supplier Quality to join our team.

Based in Beerse, Belgium, this role offers an exciting opportunity to give to the global pharma sector by coordinating the quality and compliance of suppliers, while serving as a trusted partner to the Advanced Therapies IM Supply Chain manufacturing sites.
Key Responsibilities:

As a Specialist EQ - Supplier Quality, you will play a meaningful role in ensuring our suppliers meet J&J's high-quality standards, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.

You will collaborate closely with internal teams and suppliers, ensuring compliance with J&J policies and improving our reputation for excellence in the industry.
Key areas of responsibility include:


* Account Ownership (20-30%):


* Lead quality oversight for low criticality suppliers within the IM Portfolio.


* Supervise the quality and compliance status of suppliers, ensuring smooth management of activities such as change control, deviation management, complaints handling, and quality agreement updates.


* QA Specialist Support (70-80%):


* Support SQ operations and act as the point of contact for the Supplier Quality-Advanced Therapies (SQ-AT) SPOC team.


* Lead non-conformances, supplier investigations, change controls, documentation, and various QMS-related processes.


* Assist with audit/inspection support to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.


* Project Management (5-10%):


* Lead or contribute to low/medium impact projects within EQ and the IM sites, focusing on process optimization and central initiatives to improve EQ-SQ management.

Example of Responsibilities:


* Planning and driving supplier qualification and monitoring for critical materials sourced for drug manufacturing.


* Conducting audits, technical visits, and proactive supplier engagement to ensure alignment with quality standards.


* Assessing nonconformances, CAPAs, and supplier complaints, taking corrective actions as vital.


* Handling change control processes and reviewing quality agreements.


* Providing support during inspections from customers and health authorities.


* Owning the establishment of quality requirements and ensuring supplier specifications are met.


* Building positive relationships with external partners to ensure the reliability of external manufacturing processes.

Qualifications:


* A graduate degree (or equivalent experience) in Science, Bioengineering, Pharmacy, or a related field.


* Proven understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, cGMP, and regulatory requirements.


* Familiarity with quality systems, quality processes, investigations, and risk analysis.


* Fluent in both Dutch and English, with outstanding communication skills to engage with intern...