Senior Supervisor Quality Control

Job Description:

As part of the JSC Laboratories situated at the Janssen Biologics Manufacturing site in Leiden, the QC AVA/Myco and Microbiology departments are essential in ensuring the safety and quality of our products. We rigorously test for microbial and viral contaminants at every stage, from raw materials to finished products, using advanced techniques like sterility testing.

Our department not only guarantees compliance with industry regulations but also fosters trust among consumers, ensuring that every product is safe for use. By collaborating with other teams, we integrate viral and microbiological safety into the entire production process, making us a key player in delivering high-quality products.

We are looking for an (Senior) Supervisor to lead the analysts within the AVA/Myco or Microbiology department and oversee day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

As a (Senior) Supervisor, you:

• will lead a team of 8-12 individuals and be directly accountable for their performance and development through structured conversations. You will set objectives aligned with the JSC Lab Organization business strategy to ensure your team's effectiveness.
• will define and oversee the execution of testing activities, ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety regulations. Additionally, you will ensure that all necessary elements for testing—such as materials, equipment, and trained personnel—are in place to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• will have primary accountability for planning, organizing, and supervising daily tasks within the team, ensuring a smooth transfer of activities via SmartQC.
• will ensure that assays are performed to meet required quality and quantity standards, setting priorities to resolve any conflicting situations within the JSC Lab Organization. You will oversee monitoring and reporting of critical activities (e.g., process delays in testing) and implement relevant action plans independently.
• will be responsible for the proper coordination of investigations at the team level to achieve swift resolutions in compliance with GMP principles.
• will follow up on key performance indicators (KPIs), including but not limited to 5S/housekeeping, invalid assay rates, training status, and lead time for test results.
• will create a team environment that promotes continuous improvement by applying Business Excellence and Faster Forward tools.
• Additionally, you will act as a backup for the department manager.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Microbiology is required.
• 6-8 years of experience in QC, with over 3 years in a leadership role, is essential.
• Proven leadership potential with a commitment to personal development and team development is necessary.
• Extensive knowledge of Advantitious Virus Assay, Mycoplasma or Microbiology, including familiarity with relevant assays (e.g., AVA and Mycoplasma culture testing, Bioburden, Endotoxin, Sterility) and programs (e.g., Environmental Monitoring), is needed.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, along with excellent communication capabilities, are important.
• Awareness and experience in safety and GMP practices are required.
• A quality-focused, compliance-oriented, and business-minded attitude, along with flexibility, is expected.
• Knowledge and affinity for the Business Excellence and Faster Forward mindsets are advantageous.
• Professional proficiency in English is required; proficiency in Dutch is a plus.

Required Skills:

GMP Auditing, Microbiology, Quality Control (QC)

Preferred Skills:

Compliance Management, Controls Compliance, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Developing Others, Econometric Models, Inclusive Leadership, ISO 9001, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Quality Standards, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Technologically Savvy