Program Director

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter 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. Learn more at jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Project/Program Management Group Job Sub Function: Project/Program Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Geel, Antwerp, Belgium Job Description: Program Director for Major Strategic Capacity Expansion Program at a chemical synthesis Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing site in Geel, Antwerp, Belgium is a senior technical and operational leader accountable for end-to-end delivery of high‑complexity capital investments while protecting continuous chemical operations, process safety, environmental compliance and product quality.   This is a business-critical program for Johnson & Johnson with direct impact on future API capacity, supply reliability, and long-term manufacturing strategy. This program is expected to run for a minimum of five years and will require sustained thought leadership, deep organizational knowledge, and continuity across multiple project phases. strong enterprise alignment, effectively navigate J&J governance and decision-making processes, and ensure consistent throughout the full program lifecycle in alignment with program strategic objectives, business priorities, safety expectations, quality standards, schedule, and budget. Project Value circa $500 MM USD   Major Duties & Responsibilities   Program Execution Lead the business-critical API Capacity Increase Program, overseeing the full project lifecycle from conception through closeout and ensuring delivery of scope, quality, and safety standards on time and within budget of all projects within the program aligned with Strategic objectives Strategic accountabilities - Translate capacity and technology roadmaps into deliverable capital projects as a Program that supports API increase capacity and supply Align program scope and phasing to minimize production interruption where possible Ensure capital spend realizes operational benefits (scale‑up, yield, throughput etc.) and supports regulatory filings (DMF/CTD) Build a program, organization and governance that balances risk and trade-offs including safety, quality, cost, schedule, and operational readiness Coordinate project-related activities, including design, execution, and closeout, working closely with Global Engineering & Technology (GET), Site Engineering, E&PS organization including, E&PS Program Director Project Controls, Engineering & Design, Commissioning and Qualification, and stakeholders Manage customer interactions, project portfolio delivery aligned with critical metrics, and contractor relationships to ensure seamless execution Drive the implementation of standard methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives across projects and regions Cultivate engagement with team members and promote a collaborative approach to project management. Identify, mentor, and prepare emerging leaders to ensure a strong leadership pipeline for the future This position requires a strategic leader with excellent team member management skills, capable of coordinating sophisticated or multiple projects and delivering outstanding results Demonstrate strong financial and business acumen, including capital investment planning