CAR-T Asset Engineer
Location: Ghent Belgium (3 days onsite, 2 days home office)
Duration: 31st December 2026
Hours: 40
Essential: 3 years+ within a pharmaceutical / biot tech or medical devices industry - solid experience and understanding of GMP environment (compliance, regulations, commissioning, qualification, equipment). Fluent English, Dutch is a plus
Imagine your next project empowering the body's own immune system to fight cancer. That's exactly what CAR-T therapy does. It uses a patient's own T-cells, reprogramming them to target and destroy cancer cells. This advanced therapy holds the promise to change lives — and you can be part of that journey.
This position is part of the CAR-T Asset Engineering team within the Make Asset Management organization (MAM). The Asset Engineer provides technical expertise for lab and process equipment used in the CAR-T process and supports Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) activities within the cGMP Clinical and Commercial Cell Therapy Manufacturing plants serving Ghent and Beerse sites.
The role is a key contributor to reliable operations and execution of asset lifecycle management projects in close collaboration with project teams, vendors, site partners, and other stakeholders.
As an Asset Engineer you lead consistent technical management and implementation of equipment, ensuring compliance with J&J global and local standards & processes.
roles and responsibilities.
As an Asset Engineer, you lead consistent technical management and implementation of equipment, ensuring compliance with J&J global and local standards & processes.
This will involve:
Manages multiple business requests and/or small projects equipment-related through change control quality system.
Support and execute operational C&Q activities, ensuring deployment aligns with our Global processes.
Serve as the Asset Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CAR-T equipment.
Contribute to the creation and review of asset technical requirements and standards.
Provide guidance on compliance and data integrity requirements
Identify and assess gaps between Global and local compliance processes and drive consistent, compliant CAR-T technical practices across CAR-T sites.
Develop and maintain strong strategic vendor relationships
Sustain continuous technical improvements across the asset base.
Drive to solutions by coordinating with other internal departments and/or outside suppliers
Support technical investigations arising during C&Q activities or day-to-day operations.
Drive evaluation, business case development, and implementation of new asset technologies.
how to succeed.
We are looking for a hands-on technical expert with a passion for pharmaceutical innovation and a rigorous approach to GMP compliance.
You will also bring:
A minimum of a Master's Degree in Science, Engineering, Bioengineering or equivalent technical discipline is required.
3+ years of experience in in pharmaceutical manufacturing / engineering environment
Experience in commissioning & qualification (C&Q) is a Plus.
A hands-on, solution-oriented mindset.
A strong understanding of GMP guidelines
Experience with audits or inspections is a Plus
A collaborative and open approach — you thrive on teamwork and knowledge sharing.
Demonstrate ownership and strong analytical/communication skills
Fluent in English (written and spoken), Dutch language is a Plus
benefits.
This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months
you are welcome here.
Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.
about Innovative Medicine
Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and work to help people lead healthier lives.
application process.
We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.
We do not accept applications via email.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.