Digital and Technology Project Lead

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where sophisticated diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are more inquisitive 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.

YACHT Life sciences

Yacht is a leading Dutch recruitment and secondment agency that connects highly skilled professionals with forward-thinking organizations. As part of Randstad Group Netherlands,Yacht Life Sciences, is a leading talent partner in the Dutch Life Sciences, Pharma, and Biotech sectors. Yacht connects ambitious professionals with impactful roles at top organizations such as Astellas, Danone, Philips, and Johnson & Johnson.

Operating in one of the fastest-growing industries in the Netherlands, Yacht Life Sciences offers both project-based assignments and permanent positions that contribute to the development of medical devices, therapies, and medications aimed at improving global health.

Professionals working with Yacht benefit from:

• Access to a strong network of industry experts and innovative companies.
• Opportunities to participate in R&D projects, clinical studies, and quality & regulatory initiatives.
• Continuous development through training, courses, and knowledge-sharing events.
• A personalized career path shaped by your ambitions and supported by dedicated coaches and consultants.

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Digital & Technology Project Lead (Contractor) to join our R&D Process Development team in Leiden. This role is central to our digital transformation journey, focusing on lab data connectivity and digital data capture solutions.

You will lead and execute two predefined, high-impact projects:

This is a hybrid role combining project leadership (40%) and hands-on technical execution (60%), ideal for candidates who are both strategic and technically proficient.

• Lead digital transformation projects from planning to execution.
• Collaborate with IT, Execution Systems, Quality, R&D, and Engineering teams.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications.
• Execute technical tasks including system connectivity, data integration, and platform deployment.
• Act as point of contact for cybersecurity and data integrity assessments.
• Perform gap analyses and initiate mitigation actions.
• Serve as technical system owner for digital platforms.
• Create and review project documentation and validation reports.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in digital technology, systems connectivity, or data management.
• Strong understanding of lab automation, data visualization, and analytics platforms.
• Experience in pharma or GxP/GLP environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and data integrity (can be developed on the job).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Duration: 1-year contractor role with potential for extension.
• Working model: Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.
• One-year contract with the intention to offer a permanent contract afterward.
• Discount on the collective health insurance plan via Zilveren Kruis.
• Access to the Yacht network of companies and industry specialists.
• Generous referral program – up to €1,500.
• Attractive pension scheme (STIPP).
• 8.33% holiday allowance.
• Commuting reimbursement – €0.23 per kilometer up to 26km one way.
• Soft skills coaching – you’ll be assigned a coach (if desired) from your professional field to spar with and guide you. Additionally, you’ll have a dedicated Yacht contact person to help shape your career ambitions and create a development plan together

Voor meer informatie neem contact op met Nicole Miggels 06-13897074

Een baan via Yacht Engineering

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