Principal / Lead Project Engineer

• Job title Principal / Lead Project Engineer
• Function Supply Chain Engineering
• Sub function Project Engineering
• Category Principal Engineer, Project Engineering (ST7)
• Location Geel / Belgium
• Date posted Sep 21 2026
• Requisition number R-100698
• Work pattern Hybrid Work

Description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

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Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Project Leader in Geel, Belgium.

The Geel site is the largest chemical production site for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) within the JnJ supply chain. We ensure that lifesaving medicines reach the patient safely, optimally, competitively, always. Beside production of API's, the site has a launch & grow mission for new pharmaceutical products. To accomplish this mission, we keep investing in new technologies, people, and partnerships. Our teams are working together in a dynamic environment where innovation and a 'can do' state of mind are common goods.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the growth, reliability, and future success of our manufacturing operations. Your work will directly contribute to the reliable supply of innovative medicines for patients around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Provides project and program leadership for API process equipment across the appropriate stages from inception to completion.
• Establishes alignment with project sponsor and aligns core and extended team to deliver the final project objectives.
• Prepares project intake, including scoping, business case analysis, alternative assessment, presenting the selected option and alternatives for project approval.
• Facilitates the project planning, tracking and reporting against project key deliverables and objectives.
• Oversees project finances: securing accurate budget allocation upon project approval and effectively managing expenses throughout project implementation.
• Uses risk management methodologies to identify and manage risks to project objectives.
• Leads project close out activities including operational handover, archiving, financial project closure, collation of benchmarking information and lessons learned to ensure continuous improvement.
• Maintains awareness of external environment, supplying value and insights.

Who we’re looking for:

• An enthusiastic, standout colleague with a “Can do” mentality.
• You love working in a team, hearing different point of views and discussing them with your peers.
• An individual who feels that safety, quality and compliance are of paramount importance.
• An individual with strong social skills, who can communicate effectively with stakeholders across different functions and organizational levels.
• 9+ years of proven experience in leading complex capital projects in a technical environment within chemical and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• You acquired a Master’s degree or equal trough experience. Preferred fields of study are Engineering or Science.

What you can expect from us:

Employees are vital to our organization. You will be part of an enthusiastic team in an innovative environment that values personal and professional development. In this role, you will have the potential to transform both our business and your career. We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. Through on the job training, e-learning, various projects and programs, we ensure personal growth by focusing on your talents and empower you to take control over your career and where it leads you.

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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.

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