Location: Schaffhausen, Switzerland | Flexible start date

At Johnson & Johnson, health is at the heart of everything we do. Leveraging our strength in healthcare innovation, we empower a world where diseases are prevented, treated, and even cured. At Cilag AG, part of Johnson & Johnson’s Innovative Medicine division, we produce pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for global markets.

We are seeking a passionate Senior Supervisor to lead the Data Governance Team within the QC department Lab Services. As Senior Supervisor Data Governance, you will lead a team dedicated to establishing, improving, and maintaining robust data governance practices within Quality Control. You ensure data integrity, drive compliance with regulatory expectations, and develop team expertise in data governance processes. You will play a key role during system audits and inspections. Join our Site Quality Control team in Schaffhausen and make a difference in patients' lives globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Data Governance Team (both technically and disciplinarily)

• Recruit, train, and develop data governance staff

• Ensure the timely and cost-effective execution of the validation of software applications and the qualification of laboratory systems

• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and SOX requirements and guidelines associated with the respective function

• Represent data governance topics in inspections, audits, and cross-departmental meetings

• Develop, review, and approve procedures and documentation related to data management and software topics

• Manage data lifecycle and support secure data archiving, backup, and restoration

• Drive continuous improvement in data governance related processes

• Collaborate with IT, laboratory users, and QC to align system requirements and support seamless tech integration

• Investigate data integrity issues and manage related NC/CAPA

Qualifications

You have strong leadership skills, enjoy working in a team, and possess pronounced team and communication skills. You approach challenges in a solution-oriented and systematic way, can solve complex and multifaceted tasks, and set the right priorities. In addition to your assertiveness, you are willing to take responsibility and enjoy making a difference and driving projects forward.

Furthermore, you bring the following qualifications:

Education:

• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Natural Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  (Alternatively: Bachelor’s degree with several years of relevant experience in a GMP setting)

Required Experience and Skills:

• Several years of professional experience in laboratory equipment qualification and software validation in a GMP environment

• Proven People Leadership

• Experience with Quality Risk Management (ICH Q9), including data and process mapping

• Expert knowledge in data integrity/governance

• Experience in project management

• Experience in handling deviations, creating impact assessments, and implementing CAPA measures

• Very good general IT knowledge, as well as confident use of MS Office

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, goal-oriented way of working, and "can-do” mentality

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in installation, configuration, and administration of analytical laboratory software (e.g., Empower, Chromeleon, Softmax pro, Lab Solutions, Tiamo)

Other:

• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken

• Intermediate German skills