Manager (expert) Life Cycle Assessment - Innovative Medicine

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium +2

This role focuses on conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for pharmaceutical products to support Johnson & Johnson's environmental sustainability efforts. The analyst will manage LCAs end-to-end, from data collection to interpretation, and translate findings into actionable decisions. The role involves building and maintaining LCA models, coordinating work across portfolios, and collaborating with data/digital teams to improve sustainability data infrastructure. It also supports reporting for internal and external stakeholders in a regulated environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Deliver cradle‑to‑gate and full life cycle assessments for pharmaceutical products (including manufacturing processes, drug‑delivery devices, and key technologies), aligned to ISO 14040/44 and other relevant standards (e.g., ISO 14067, EU PEF, PAS 2090).
  2. Build, maintain and improve LCA models as products, sites and supply chains change; ensure transparency, consistency and reproducibility.
  3. Coordinate LCA work across portfolio: clarify scope, align collaborators, supervise progress, and collaborate with external partners and data providers.
  4. Work with data/digital teams to map required inputs, assess gaps vs. the target data architecture, and help define requirements for future data pipelines, integrations and automation.
  5. Translate LCA outputs into clear, decision‑ready insights (hotspots, improvement opportunities, trade‑offs) for technical and non‑technical audiences.

Skills

Required

  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience in (bio)engineering, environmental science, sustainability, chemistry, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of hands‑on experience delivering LCAs (preferably in pharma, chemicals, or another regulated manufacturing environment).
  • Proficiency with LCA software (e.g., SimaPro, GaBi, openLCA).
  • Strong analytical skills; comfortable working with intricate datasets (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Python/R are a plus).
  • Solid understanding of LCA and carbon footprint standards (ISO 14040/44, ISO 14067, PEF, PAS 2090) and how to apply them in practice.
  • Able to coordinate multiple workstreams, track progress, and manage timelines.
  • Familiarity with data mapping, data governance, and data architecture concepts.
  • Skilled at documenting processes, identifying gaps, and driving practical improvements.
  • Comfortable facilitating working sessions and turning discussions into clear next steps.
  • Highly organized and meticulous, with a continuous‑improvement attitude.
  • Clear, confident communicator—able to tailor messages to different audiences.
  • Works well independently and collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
  • Structured and proactive in problem‑solving; able to take care of a

Nice to have

  • experience with project coordination, process analysis, data mapping, or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Understanding of pharmaceutical processes and regulated environments is a plus.
  • Python/R are a plus.

What the JD emphasized

  • highly regulated environment