Hybrid Senior Technology Leader – Alliance Manager

at Johnson & Johnson

• Job title: Senior Technology Leader – Alliance Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security, ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Gent, Belgium

About the role

• Technology Leader & Senior Alliance Manager at Johnson & Johnson managing the IT partnership for CARVYKTI® cell therapy. Ensuring alignment of digital priorities and operational support across organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic IT point of contact for the partnership supporting CARVYKTI®, ensuring alignment of digital priorities across both organizations.
• Lead the development, coordination, and submission of the annual and multi-year joint IT & Manufacturing strategic plan, ensuring integration with the broader ATSC and IMT strategy.
• Own the integrated digital architecture roadmap for the partnership, ensuring technology direction, system interdependencies, and data strategies are fully aligned.
• Drive shared IT strategy initiatives, including lifecycle management, cybersecurity compliance, business continuity, data governance, and digital innovation opportunities.
• Chair the IT Working Group (ITWG), the core governance forum, ensuring structured decision-making, transparent communications, risk management, and timely progression of strategic and operational priorities.
• Establish and oversee partnership governance processes, including escalation pathways, operational handshakes, performance indicators, and adaptations required for evolving commercial demands.
• Enable seamless system connectivity and data access in line with the partnership agreement, including oversight of technology interfaces and digital platform enablement.
• Anticipate and communicate future technology requirements associated with manufacturing scale-up, new product introduction, and network expansion.
• Maintain senior stakeholder relationships and provide proactive insights and recommendations to leadership on risks, opportunities, and partnership performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including project or program management in a regulated, manufacturing, or high-complexity environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups without direct authority.
• Exceptional communication skills, including preparation and presentation of content to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to operate independently and deliver results in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Experience with IT systems supporting manufacturing (ERP, MES, LIMS, QMS) preferred.
• Background in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and/or cell therapy operations preferred.
• Understanding of GxP/regulatory requirements for digital systems preferred.
• Alliance management or partnership governance experience preferred.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities