MSAT Drug Product External Principal Scientist

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 jnj.com 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: Supply Chain Engineering Job Sub Function: Process Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow! Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for a MSAT Synthetics Drug Product External Principal Scientist. 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 (Manufacturing Science and Technology) is a division of the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC) of Johnson & Johnson. MSAT is a worldwide organization with members located across the geography in close vicinity to the Internal Manufacturing Network (MTO) and External Manufacturers, providing Technical Competence and Manufacturing Excellence to Johnson and Johnson’s pharmaceutical environment and product portfolio. The MSAT Synthetics DP External Site Pr. Scientist is responsible for providing technical oversight to external manufacturing (EM) sites. They shall also lead all aspects of site ownership in performing due diligence, auditing, and site onboarding. The Scientist will conduct technical/risk assessment, execution, and/or oversight of New Product Introduction (NPI), technical transfers, and Product Life Cycle (LCM) management. They will be involved with standards and new technology deployment, Multi-Variate Analysis (MVA) & statistical analysis, Proactive assessments and de-risking of products and process through collaboration with various other MSAT teams, different functions, and partners. Key Responsibilities: Handle execution of drug product technology transfer, product life cycle activities, material qualification, and cleaning validation Support NPI using applicable tools and standards in collaboration with Virtual Management Team (VMT), key supply chain functions, Technical launch integrators / owners, and EM site Act as Technical coordinator for CMO process technology proficiency assessment, technology standards, and implementation of MSAT Technology Roadmaps Serve as primary contact and site owner for technical issues related to EM and represent in VMT by being a single technical voice including EM, thus supporting decision / actions Maintain and develop good understanding of the status regarding ongoing and future planned technical activities at site Engage in Site Lifecycle processes (due diligence / selection, onboarding, engage, ongoing monitoring, disengage) including support to localization; also be involved in technical assessment / due diligence of product portfolio / in- licensing Support working models and tools in handling EM from technical perspective which includes Technical risk metrics & Switching Effort / Complexity metric for fit-for-purpose segmentation model, and account planning/adherence Conduct technical assessment of change controls and other quality related activities by associating with Quality for audits and inspections Provide technical support on site for investigations and resolution of deviation / OOS (process, cleaning, troubleshooting) by collaborating with engineering, product launch, and technical owners Qualifications: Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree required; Master's or PhD and/or focused degree specialization in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent technical subject is preferred Experience and Skills: Required: Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience Demonstrated experience/expertise with various dosage forms, including experience with solids manufacturing technology, process, and transfer Experience working with external manufacturing network (EM) Basic knowledge of Small Molecule Supply chain (products, customers, suppliers, plants) Strong communication and teamwork/networking skills with the ability to interact at different levels of the organization/sector Ability to lead activities under general direction, and demonstrate a good sense of prioritization of assigned tasks & goals and handle time accordingly Strong understanding and knowledge of Q&C (Quality & Compliance) and the regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, EHSS, etc.) related to pharmaceutical manufacturing environment Preferred: Experience in new pharmaceutical manufacturing technology especially OROS technology, continuous manufacturing, or related technology Understanding and application knowledge in statistics and process excellence / investigation tools Other: May require up to 25% travel, domestic and/or international depending on business needs For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.] Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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