Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

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Job Function
Discovery &amp; Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development
Job Sub Function
Biotherapeutics R&amp;D
Job Category
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Description
Job Description:
Johnson&amp;Johnson's Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a
Principal Scientist
in the Global Process, Biotherapeutic’s Drug Product Development and Delivery organization, located in
Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
At the Johnson &amp; Johnson Innovative Medicine, what matters most is helping people live full and healthy lives. We focus on treating, curing, and preventing some of the most devastating and complex diseases of our time. And we pursue the most promising science, wherever it might be found.
The candidate for this position will be leading process development and technology transfer of fill/finish manufacturing processes of biotherapeutic products. The candidate will also work and partner with colleagues in MSAT, Quality, Regulatory, and other functions to ensure the implementation of manufacturing processes that meet all regulatory requirements and expectations.
Primary Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Lead late-stage process development, technology transfer, process validation, and filing activities both to and between manufacturing sites (internal/external network) by providing Scientific support as well as technical project management.</li>
<li>Responsible for timely authoring of tech transfer documents (e.g. tech transfer/process validation protocols and reports, criticality analysis and regulatory submissions).</li>
<li>Supports local or external manufacturers in troubleshooting parenteral products requiring scientific expertise.</li>
<li>Acts as subject matter expert for scientific aspects of fill/finish manufacturing of parenteral products during internal and external audits.</li>
<li>Partners with cross functional groups to ensure processes are consistent to accepted J&amp;J IM platforms and are in compliance with the submitted CMC dossiers and general cGMP regulations.</li>
<li>Provides feedback to development teams about technical performance and consistency with the J&amp;J IM process development approach.</li>
<li>Participates in parenteral networking to ensure a seamless transfer of drug product manufacturing processes from lab through pilot to commercial scale.</li>
<li>Contributes to defining scientific strategies to new product introductions for fill finish processes to external or internal manufacturers.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>A technical expert on current and future manufacturing principles and processes, preferably with an application to large molecule fill and finish.</li>
<li>Demonstrated competency and experience in biologics drug product development within the biopharmaceutical industry is required.</li>
<li>Consistently advances the boundaries of sci/tech knowledge, and proactively incorporates advancements aligning with practical business needs, regulations and compliance.</li>
<li>Knowledge and applied experience of biopharmaceutical process design, technology transfer and drug product fill/finish operation.</li>
<li>Experience with a variety of container-closure systems including vials, syringes and applicable delivery devices is preferred.</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate and influence cross functional teams is a must.</li>
<li>Excellent oral and written language skills in German and/or English.</li>
<li>Motivated, self-starter able to work with a high level of autonomy with demonstrated problem-solving skills.</li>
</ul>
Degree
Master Degree or PhD in a technical field (Chemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy or a related field) with at least 8 years of experience (including relevant academic research experience) in the biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing area.
Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions
Travel: 10-30% - project dependent.
“An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered”
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity &amp; inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson &amp; Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.
We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.
That is why we in Switzerland are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.
Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion at Johnson &amp; Johnson means “You Belong”!
Required Skills
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trial Designs, Collaboration, Data Synthesis, Drug Discovery Development, Molecular Diagnostics, Pharmacovigilance, Process Improvements, Productivity Planning, Program Management, Scientific Research, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

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