Job Opportunity: Scientist – Global Process, Biotherapeutics Drug Product Development
Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine is seeking a talented Scientist to join our Global Process, Biotherapeutics Drug Product Development and Delivery organization, located in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, our primary focus is on helping people lead full and healthy lives. We dedicate ourselves to treating, curing, and preventing some of the most challenging 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 across both internal and external manufacturing sites, providing scientific support and technical project management.
- Author technical transfer documents in a timely manner, including tech transfer/process validation protocols and reports, criticality analysis, and regulatory submissions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure processes are aligned with accepted Janssen platforms and comply with submitted CMC dossiers and general cGMP regulations.
- Provide feedback to development teams regarding technical performance and adherence to the Janssen process development approach.
- Engage in parenteral networking to facilitate the seamless transfer of drug product manufacturing processes from laboratory through pilot to commercial scale.
Qualifications:
- Technical expertise in current and future manufacturing principles and processes, preferably with a focus on large molecule fill and finish.
- Proven competency and experience in biologics drug product development within the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Strong knowledge of drug substance and/or drug product processes.
- Preferred experience in biopharmaceutical process design, technology transfer, and drug product fill/finish operations.
- Familiarity with various container-closure systems, including vials, syringes, and relevant delivery devices.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams is essential.
- Fluency in German and/or English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated, autonomous worker with strong problem-solving abilities.
Education Requirements:
A Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in the same fields with up to 3 years of experience is required.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
Travel: 10-30% - project dependent.
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