Senior Scientist Biotherapeutics RD

Schaffhausen - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at .

As guided by Our Credo Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Biotherapeutics R&D

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Schaffhausen Switzerland

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson through its operating companies is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products as well as a provider of related services for the consumer pharmaceutical and medical devices and diagnostics markets. We strive to provide scientifically sound high-quality products and services to help heal cure disease and improve the quality of life.

Cilag AG is a successful international development and manufacturing facility in the pharmaceutical sector of Johnson & Johnson located in Schaffhausen Switzerland. At our Schaffhausen site about 150 people work for the global Johnson&Johnson Innovative Medicine Research & Development organization developing innovative treatments that improve the health and lifestyles of people worldwide.

The Analytical Development organization in Schaffhausen provides highly specialized support for marketed products fill-finish pilot plant activities for biotherapeutics manufacturing analytics and device characterization. We are offering an outstanding opportunity for a

Senior Scientist (100%)

In this position you will support and further develop the Center of Excellence (CoE) in the field of material identification and characterization.

You will conduct analytical assay development and provide analytical support for particle characterization and identification ensuring high-quality scientifically sound and timely delivery.

This includes conducting material defect and particle investigations using highly specialized state-of-the-art technologies. You will execute the corresponding analyses write scientifically sound technical investigation reports in a GMP-regulated environment and evaluate new analytical technologies to broaden the particle identification technology portfolio.

As part of an international and multidisciplinary team (15 people) you will participate in strategic project meetings provide scientific data to support decision-making and independently plan activities in close collaboration with local management.

Responsibilities:

Support and further shape the Center of Excellence (CoE) for aggregation particle and material identification and characterization

Drive innovation and develop new analytical assays for particle forensics

Work with high-end identification equipment such as MS Raman LIBS SEM-EDX FT-IR and various light microscopy techniques

Understand the processes and urgency involved in conducting complex investigations with global impact

Write scientifically sound concise investigation reports and prepare presentations in English

Work in a team-oriented environment and actively foster a culture of diversity and inclusion

Profile:

For this position we are looking for an experienced flexible and team-oriented person with excellent communication and negotiation skills as well as the following technical skills:

M.S. or Ph.D. in life sciences (bio-)engineering analytical sciences or pharmaceutical sciences

Proven experience in mass spectrometry and protein characterization

Experience in analytical development or engineering sciences; strong emphasis on large-molecule assays in a pharmaceutical or other GMP-regulated industry is a plus

Self-starter and problem solver with the determination to achieve common goals and challenge the status quo

Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels and positively impact productivity and business results

A strong team player with scientific curiosity and dedication

We are offering you a multifaceted opportunity in a dynamic international environment with attractive terms and career opportunities as well as a good infrastructure.

If you are interested in this exciting position please apply online at (including an application letter CV and testimonials).

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning Biochemistry Chemistry Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Coaching Consulting Critical Thinking Drug Discovery Development Emerging Technologies Molecular Diagnostics Pharmacogenetics Pharmacovigilance Process Improvements Quality Assurance (QA) Relationship Building Research Documents Scientific Research Technologically Savvy

Required Experience:

Senior IC