Job Opportunity: Principal Scientist at Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine
Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine is seeking a seasoned Principal Scientist to join our Global Process, Biotherapeutics Drug Product Development and Delivery organization located in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, our priority is helping people live full and healthy lives. We are dedicated to treating, curing, and preventing some of the most devastating and complex diseases of our time by pursuing the most promising scientific advancements, wherever they may be found.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead late-stage process development, technology transfer, process validation, and filing activities both to and between manufacturing sites (internal and external), providing scientific support and technical project management.
- Accountable for critical process development projects.
- Timely authoring of technology transfer documents, including tech transfer protocols and reports, criticality analysis, and regulatory submissions.
- Support local or external manufacturers in troubleshooting parenteral products requiring scientific expertise.
- Act as a subject matter expert for scientific aspects of fill/finish manufacturing of parenteral products during internal and external audits.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure processes align with accepted J&J IM platforms and comply with submitted CMC dossiers and general cGMP regulations.
- Provide feedback to development teams regarding technical performance and consistency with the Janssen process development approach.
- Participate in parenteral networking to ensure seamless transfer of drug product manufacturing processes from lab through pilot to commercial scale.
- Contribute to defining scientific strategies for new product introductions concerning fill/finish processes for external or internal manufacturers.
- Ability to work independently.
Qualifications
- Technical expertise in current and future manufacturing principles and processes, preferably related to large molecules fill and finish.
- Demonstrated competency and experience in biologics drug product development within the biopharmaceutical industry is required.
- Solid understanding of drug substance and/or drug product processes.
- Applied experience in biopharmaceutical process design, technology transfer, and drug product fill/finish operations is essential.
- Familiarity with various container-closure systems, including vials, syringes, and applicable delivery devices is preferred.
- Proven track record of creativity and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams is a must.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in German and/or English.
- Motivated self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and strong problem-solving skills.
Education
A Master's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field with at least 6 years of experience, OR a PhD in the same fields with at least 4 years of experience is required.
Working Conditions
Travel: 10-30% - project dependent.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
For over 130 years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have been integral to our culture at Johnson & Johnson. Our commitment to respecting the dignity and diversity of all individuals is embedded in our Credo.
We understand that our success relies on attracting the best talent from a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve globally, cultivating an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and experiences.
That is why we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment in Switzerland, where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are embraced, and every individual feels valued and has the opportunity to thrive - no matter who they are.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong!”
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