With 28 years of leadership experience in R&D at J&J Innovative Medicine, I have had the privilege of leading high-performing global teams in end-to-end CMC process and product development for both synthetics and biologics. My career has been built on a foundation of scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for empowering people. As a seasoned executive, I have successfully navigated complex challenges, driven innovation, and delivered results by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth.Now, I am excited to bring these experiences and insights into my new role as a leadership coach, trainer, and consultant. My mission is to empower leaders to unlock their potential, inspire their teams, and drive sustainable success. Having been in the trenches of a high-stakes, fast-paced environment, I understand the pressures and nuances of leadership. I have seen firsthand the transformative power of clear vision, empathy, and strategic alignment, and I am eager to help others apply these principles in their own leadership journeys.Whether you’re looking to elevate your leadership skills, develop high-performing teams, or navigate organizational change, I’m here to offer practical guidance, grounded in decades of real-world experience. Let’s work together to create a future of empowered leaders and thriving teams and organizations.
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Consultant, Leadership Coach, Trainer, Keynote SpeakerSelf-EmployedGhent, Be
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Coach, Trainer, Keynote Speaker And Partner At A Transformational JourneySelf-Employed Sep 2024 - PresentA Transformational Journey offers several journeys, depending on your professional profile, your personal needs, interests etc1. Deep Dive Transformational Journey for Therapists, Coaches, Trainers and Leaders: Embark on a transformational journey of personal and professional growth. Learn to rewire limiting patterns at a deep neurological level, facilitating lasting change within yourself and your environment. Discover how to address the root causes of these patterns, rather than simply managing them. Step into the person you are truly meant to be. This approach leverages the power of Therapy and the in-house developed Transformational Keys Program. 2. Leadership Transformational Journey for Leaders, HR, L&D, OD Professionals and Trainers:Embark on a leadership development journey to create collaborative environments built on trust and psychological safety. Learn how to cultivate long-term, successful relationships—both at work and beyond—by enhancing your self-awareness, openness, self-accountability, and conflict resolution skills. The approach is inspired by methodologies such as Radical Collaboration, Organisation and Relationship Systems Coaching, The Human Element Points of You and individual coaching. 3. Culture Transformational Journey for Teams and Organizations: Embark on a transformative journey of team and organizational development, where you'll master the art of cultivating thriving, collaborative environments built on trust, psychological safety and high-performance teamwork. Learn how to foster a culture that empowers individuals to unleash their full potential, driving both personal growth and collective success.
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Global Head Therapeutics Development And SupplyJohnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Aug 2022 - Aug 2024Responsible for Synthetics and Biologics CMC (API, Formulation, Device, Analytical Development), including Clinical Supply (planning, pack and label, logistics) for Johnson&Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D. Leading a global organisation of 2000+ employees across sites in US, EU and Asia. -
Global Head Chemical & Pharmaceutical Development And SupplyThe Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies Of Johnson & Johnson Jan 2021 - Jul 2022Raritan, New Jersey, UsResponsibility for Small Molecule Development (API Process Research, Formulation and Analytical Development) and for Clinical Supply (planning, packaging & labeling and logistics), across all modalities (small molecules and biologics) for Janssen R&D. Leading a global organization of 1000+employees, with sites in US, EU and Asia. -
Vice President Global Head Small Molecule DevelopmentJohnson & Johnson Jan 2015 - Nov 2021New Brunswick, Nj, UsGlobal Head Small Molecule Development, Janssen R&D. Responsible for a global ~700 employee organization, with end-to-end responsibility for the development of Small Molecules from NME declaration, to launch and life cycle management. Includes API development, Drug Product Development, Analytical Development and Pharmaceutical Sciences with sites in EU, US and Asia. -
Vice President, Global Head Analytical Development, Janssen R&DJohnson & Johnson Oct 2012 - Dec 2014New Brunswick, Nj, UsResponsible for the global Analytical Development organization. End-to-end scope, from NME declaration to launch and life cycle management for Small and Large Molecules, with 600+ employees across sites in EU, US and Asia -
Vice President Asia Pacific - Latin America And Drug Product IntegrationJohnson & Johnson Oct 2010 - Oct 2012New Brunswick, Nj, UsGlobal Head of the Pharmaceutical & Analytical Development Network in Asia Pacific - Latin America and Drug Product Integration -
Sr Director Technical Integration Drug Product DevelopmentJohnson & Johnson Sep 2009 - Mar 2011New Brunswick, Nj, UsSr Director Technical Integration Drug Product Development. Leading a global group of project managers responsible for Drug Product Development activities (CM&C). Scope is Early Development, Late Stage Development and Tech Transfer to Commercial Operations for Chemicals and Biologics. Employees in Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, India and US (NJ, PA, CA). -
Sr Director Drug Product DevelopmentJohnson & Johnson Aug 2007 - Aug 2009New Brunswick, Nj, UsResponsibility for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Formulation Development, Analytical Development. -
Director Formulation Development + Site HeadAlza Corporation Jan 2006 - Aug 2007Seattle, Washington, Us -
Director Chemical DevelopmentJohnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research And Development Dec 2004 - Dec 2005Department Head of Chemical Development Group in Beerse / Belgium, incl Chemical Process Research, Analytical Development and Pilot Plant.
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Director - Cmc LeaderTibotec Feb 2003 - Dec 2005BeCMC Leader for accelerated HIV compound (Development, Filing, Transfer into Commercial). Responsible for defining overall CM&C strategy, coordinating API development, Drug Product development and Analytical development activities, as well as aligning with Regulatory, Quality and Commercial Strategy. -
Director Chemical Process ResearchJohnson & Johnson Jul 2001 - Nov 2004New Brunswick, Nj, Us -
Project Leader Chemical Process ResearchJohnson & Johnson Aug 1996 - Jun 2001New Brunswick, Nj, Us
Dirk De Smaele Education Details
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Ghent UniversityApplied Biological Sciences - Organic Chemistry -
Ghent UniversityBiological Sciences - Organic Chemistry
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Dirk De Smaele's current role is Consultant, Leadership coach, Trainer, Keynote Speaker.
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Dirk De Smaele attended Ghent University, Ghent University.
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