Material Scientist

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Description: Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Material Scientist to join our MSAT Small Molecule Drug Product Dept located in Belgium.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

MSAT Small Molecule Drug Product is accountable for capturing and intensifying the scientific cornerstones and leading productivity, compliance, and sustainability throughout the commercial lifecycle.

As Material Scientist, you will be responsible for management and optimization of raw materials and process contact materials to enhance product quality, value and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in selection, qualification and change management of excipients and regulatory compliance with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Qualification of raw materials for commercial supply chain
• Technical assessment and implementation plan for material and supplier changes
• Writing analytical protocols for physicochemical and leachable/extractable testing
• Management of specifications for excipients
• Coordinating activities with suppliers, internal and external labs and stakeholders
• Provide technical support to multidisciplinary product teams for new product introduction, technical transfer, and commercial manufacturing operations by means of
• Robustness analysis for materials and test methods
• Root cause analysis for material-related deviations
• Sensitivity analysis: Guide experimentation to establish material requirements for optimal process and product
• Writing/reviewing/approving of protocols, reports, and regulatory submissions
• Support technical project reviews
• Apply scientific/engineering principles and techniques to characterize, optimize and implement processes and solve technical challenges at the interface of material, formulation, process, equipment, environmental controls and analytics.
• GMP, Regulation and Guidance
• Ensure compliance with the GMP requirements, and other legislations related to GMP activities in a lab environment
• Monitoring, assessment and implementation of regulatory guidelines related to excipients and product contact materials
• Development and improvement of material best practices in partnership with R&D and SC
• Record Coordinator
• Management and coordination of external resources
• Monitor market trends in the arena of excipients, pharmaceutical technology and quality to influence and inform strategic decision-making throughout the product life cycle.
• Responsible for managing the cleaning process development for DP-operations.
• Collaborate and influence the scientific community to impact J&J IM’s ability to build long-term value.
• Leverage networking and influencing skills to ensure good collaboration with partners in MSAT, TDS, PES, Quality, Regulatory, MAM and DOTS.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Pharmaceutics, Engineering, Chemistry, or related area
• 5+ years of experience in qualification of raw materials for pharmaceutical use
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical quality requirements, FDA and EMA regulations
• Good knowledge of analytical test methods for raw materials
• Knowledge of material functionality, formulation design and robustness, manufacturability and stability.
• Experience with problem-solving and risk analysis methodologies.
• Proficiency in utilizing statistical packages for experimental design and analysis.
• Experience with document and change management software, relational databases and data visualization
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated track record of project management, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
• Good presentation and technical writing skills.
• Language: English
  
  

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

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