Experienced Scientist

7555-Janssen Pharmaceutica NV Legal Entity; Geel; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 96 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Résumé du poste

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Advanced Materials Characterization and Investigations (AMCI) group within Analytical Development in Beerse, Belgium. You will perform mechanical testing, imaging, and spectroscopy to generate high-quality data, guide design decisions, and support lifecycle product development for drug-device products.

The role involves close collaboration with API/DP/Device teams, method development, data interpretation, and ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• PhD degree (or equivalent) in Polymer and material sciences or related field.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Experience with mechanical properties testing (uniaxial, injectability, 3-point bending).

Responsabilités

• Perform advanced materials characterization using mechanical testers and imaging/spectroscopy instruments.
• Collaborate with API, DP, and Device teams to support product development.
• Develop and validate methods, interpret data, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Connaissances

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Formation

PhD in Polymer/Materials/Related

Outils

Zwick

Instron

IR spectroscopy

SEM

Texture analysis

Description du poste

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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: Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Job Sub Function: Pharmaceutical Product R&D Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

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 Senior Scientist to be in Beerse (Belgium) Purpose: The scientist will join the Advanced Materials Characterization and Investigations (AMCI) group within Analytical Development. AMCI is an international and diverse team of scientists performing advanced analytical characterization of pharmaceutical products and leading global analytical investigations for the commercial product portfolio and for the Discovery, Product Development & Supply (DPDS) organization of J&J Innovative Medicine. In this lab-based role, you will provide hands-on characterization of drug–device combination products and polymer-based components, generating actionable, engineering-focused insights that enable robust design and development decisions. You will plan, execute, and optimize mechanical property testing—tensile, uniaxial compression, injectability/glide force, 3-point bending, and detachment/adhesion force—using Zwick, Instron, and texture analyzers, and you will design and implement test fixtures as needed to ensure fit-for-purpose methods. You will also conduct dimensional metrology and fit/form assessments using Keyence systems and profile projectors and apply IR spectroscopy and imaging/microscopy to determine polymer identity, morphology, and structure–property relationships. The purpose of the role is to produce high-quality mechanical, dimensional, spectroscopic and imaging datasets; interpret and communicate results; and translate findings into clear recommendations that support design verification/validation, troubleshooting, and lifecycle product development for combination products. You will maintain awareness of relevant regulatory and packaging requirements for devices and combination products, ensuring that test strategies, documentation, and reporting align with applicable expectations. As a key interface between Analytical Development and engineering/design stakeholders, you will act as a liaison to translate engineering requirements into characterization strategies, define test parameters and acceptance criteria, develop and validate methods, and ensure outcomes are effectively integrated into product and process evaluations across the combination product lifecycle. The position is based in Beerse, Belgium. You will be responsible for: Perform advanced materials characterization experiments using mechanical testers (e.g. Zwick, Instron), imaging and spectroscopy instruments (e.g. IR, SEM, Optical Microscopy, XCT, etc.), ensuring high-quality sample preparation and optimal instrument operation. Collaborate closely at the interface between Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Drug Products (DP), Device (DDS) teams to enhance product development, i.e. selecting optimal API quality with respect to physical material attributes and DP formulation & manufacturing platforms Continuously evaluate analytical characterization strategies to provide the best support possible to the project teams in CMC development Drive internal & external innovation projects with respect to characterization approaches and workflows. This includes the assessment of novel characterization techniques and modeling. Analyze and interpret results, providing clear, data-driven insights to address product quality, structure, and performance questions. Maintain and calibrate equipment, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with laboratory standards. Participate in cross-functional meetings to present imaging findings, foster scientific exchange, and contribute to a collaborative innovation culture. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, GMP and safety.

Qualifications / Requirements

• PhD degree (or equivalent) in Polymer and material Sciences (preferred), Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physics, or a related field.
• Prior practical laboratory experience and/or knowledge in mechanical properties testing (e.g. uniaxial testing, injectability, 3-point bending, detachment force).
• Prior work with drug-device combination products and medical devices is a plus.
• Prior knowledge/experience in at least one of the following advanced imaging techniques is a plus: IR/Raman Microscopy, SEM, Optical Microscopy, XCT and/or THz imaging.
• Knowledge of statistical methodologies incl. PCA/PLS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail in experimental work.
• Good project organization skills and clear written and oral communication abilities to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in matrix teams within an international environment.
• Open-minded, with ability to work together as one team in a global environment.
• Fast learner with scientific curiosity, self-steering, pro-active, creative.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Data Management, Collaboration, Data Savvy, Drug Discovery Development, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Laboratory Experiments, Market Research, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Product Development, Product Strategies, Project Management, Report Writing, Scientific Research, Standard Scientific Processes and Procedures, Technologically Savvy, Use of Laboratory Equipment

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €60,000.00 - €96,255.00

Benefits

• an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions.
• Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health.
• We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans.
• *This is for informative purposes only.
• Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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/.

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