(Senior) Scientist for Chemical/Biochemical Analyses of Novel Drug Delivery Modalities

Jobinhalt

Janssen R&D develops treatments that improve the health and lifestyles of people worldwide. Our development areas encompass novel targets in neurologic disorders, gastroenterology, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, hematology, metabolic disorders, immunologic disorders, pulmonary hypertension and reproductive medicine. The successful candidate will be employed in our Analytical Development (AD) organization, responsible for all analytical activities in CMC (Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls) development.

The (Senior) Scientist will join the Advanced Material Characterization and Investigations (AMCI) group within AD.

AMCI is an international and diverse multidisciplinary team of scientists performing advanced analytical characterization of drug products. They are leading analytical investigations for commercial and R&D portfolio.

The Advanced Molecular Analysis (AMA) team of AMCI is a group of analytical centres of excellence in structure elucidation (by high-resolution Mass Spectrometry and NMR), organic trace analysis, excipient & polymer characterization, and oligonucleotide & peptide analytics.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated (Senior) Scientist to join our AMA team! For this laboratory-based position, you will work together with internal and external specialists in drug product development and analytical development teams, to find innovative approaches for the in-depth (bio)chemical characterization of macromolecule-based therapeutics and excipients used in the context of complex drug delivery systems, including novel oral drug delivery modalities, long-acting injectables and liposomes. In this role, you will also support analytical investigations for commercial and R&D portfolio. The position is based in Antwerp, Belgium.

Key Responsibilities

• Strengthen our chemical expertise within the AMA group in Beerse.
• Design, lead and perform (bio)chemical characterizations of macromolecule-based therapeutics (e.g. peptides, oligonucleotides) and excipients (e.g. enzymes, phospholipids).
• Apply state-of–the art scientific knowledge to ensure high quality of the delivered results.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team of scientists and show ability to learn and explore new techniques.
• Support scientifically projects and lead analytical investigations, from early to late development phase with emphasis on novel formulations and drug delivery platforms.
• Act quickly and provide expertise and solutions.
• Develop test methods, provide documentation and write scientific reports.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, GMP and safety.
• Stay up to date with the scientific literature in the pharmaceutical analysis field.
• Initiate and lead collaboration with external partners and universities to ensure appropriate testing methodologies for new drug delivery formulations.

Qualifications

• Qualifications:
• Doctorate (PhD) in biochemistry/chemistry/analytical (bio)chemistry, or any related field.
• Expertise with method development and (bio)chemical characterization of macromolecules (e.g. peptides, oligonucleotides) and excipients. Expertise in the chemical characterization of liposomes is a plus.
• Proven experience in (bio)chemistry (preferably in Pharmaceutical Industry), and associated analytical techniques and methods such as capillary electrophoresis, size-exclusion chromatography and related technologies. Liquid chromatography coupled with various detectors including evaporative light scattering detectors is an advantage.
• Knowledge in the field of organic chemistry and/or drug chemistry is a clear asset.
• Strong track record of scientific contributions including peer reviewed publications, or patents, or presentations at major international meetings is considered a plus.
• Efficient, flexible, dynamic, results and performance driven, with a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrate capabilities in strategic thinking.
• Innovative solutions and technical skills.
• Project management and communication skills
• Good English scientific skills, both written and spoken
• Team player
  

Our offer

An exciting position in an international and dynamic environment with continuous learning and growth opportunities! An attractive remuneration package with additional benefit packages (for example hospital insurance, and other health care incentives if applicable). An inclusive team environment where diversity and different opinions are respected and valued and the importance of a good work-life balance is recognized.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location

Belgium-Antwerp-Beerse-

Other Locations

Europe/Middle East/Africa-Belgium

Organization

Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. (7555)

Job Function

R&D

Requisition ID

2105927672W