Microbiology Expert – Small Molecule

Microbiology Expert – Small Molecule

About this role

J&J Beerse is one of the world's leading centres for pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing. Within the PDMS department (Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing Sciences), you play a key role in the quality and safety of Small Molecule drug products — from early development through to commercial production. You work in a global environment with direct impact on patient safety worldwide.

What you'll do

• Lead R&D and Lifecycle Management projects related to microbiology for Small Molecule products.
• Provide scientific input on the development, qualification, and validation of microbiological test methods.
• Coordinate global method transfers and harmonisation activities across Janssen sites and external partners.
• Review and approve development reports, validation reports, and microbiological test methods (sterility, bioburden, ATP bioluminescence, bacterial endotoxin, PET/AET, and more).
• Manage and follow up on Change Controls within the microbiology domain.
• Ensure full compliance with all GMP, regulatory, and J&J quality requirements.

Your profile

• MSc or PhD in Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of microbiological test methods and GxP principles (FDA, EU, ICH).
• Experience in an international, cross-functional project environment.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, and able to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Professional and scientific English, spoken and written.

Recently graduated? Perfect. J&J welcomes master's graduates looking to take their first steps in the pharmaceutical industry. You'll grow quickly through hands-on guidance, a strong internal network, and the complexity of genuine world-class projects.

• Uitdagende projecten in lijn met jouw interesses en talenten
• Persoonlijke opvolging en open communicatie zowel voor als na indiensttreding
• Mogelijkheid tot het volgen van extra opleidingen
• Inspirerende netwerkevents en legendarische afterwork drinks
• Sterk netwerk van toonaangevende klanten
• Expertise binnen IT, Engineering en Life Sciences
• Een vliegende start voor elke junior, verdere groei en kennisdeling voor onze seniors

• Challenging projects based on your interests and skills
• Personal follow-up and clear, transparent communication both before and after commencement of employment
• Possibility to follow extra training
• Inspiring network events and legendary after work drinks
• Strong network of industry leading clients
• Expertise within IT, Engineering and Life Sciences
• A flying start for every junior, growth opportunities and possibility to share gathered knowledge for more senior employees

• Un package salarial attractif avec de nombreux avantages extra-légaux
• Un suivi clair et personnalisé, une communication transparente autant durant la période de recrutement qu’une fois l’entrée effective en poste
• La possibilité de suivre des formations
• Divers événement vous permettant de développer votre réseau et des afterwork drinks légendaires
• Un réseau puissant de clients, leaders dans leur domaine
• Une expertise dans les domaines de l’informatique, de l’ingénierie et des sciences de la vie
• Un tremplin vers une évolution rapide pour les juniors et la possibilité de partager des connaissances acquises pour nos employés plus seniors