Principal Scientist in Chemical Process R&D

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Beerse; On-site; EUR 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Beerse, Belgium, is seeking a Principal Scientist in Chemical Process R&D to lead and execute advanced research on therapeutic agents. You will originate high-quality experiments, advance methodologies, and take leadership across projects in development while collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners.

The role requires a Ph.D. or MSc with significant process chemistry experience, excellent English communication, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with minimum 5 years in process chemistry within the pharmaceutical industry.
• MSc in Organic chemistry or related area with minimum 7 years in process chemistry.
• Fluent in English, strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to lead teams and adapt across diverse cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute research to develop therapeutic agents.
• Origin high-quality scientific experiments and advanced methodologies.
• Lead across projects at different development stages.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Oral & written English

Team collaboration

Laboratory experimentation

Data analysis & scientific comm.

Education

Ph.D. in process chemistry

MSc in Organic chemistry

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

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

Chemical Research

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 Principal Scientist in Chemical Process R&D to be in Beerse.

Purpose

As Principal Scientist in Chemical Process R&D (CPRD), you will lead and execute research to develop therapeutic agents, with a focus on originating high‑quality scientific experiments, advancing methodologies, and applying state‑of‑the‑art scientific knowledge. You will take leadership roles across projects at different stages of development and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Ph.D. degree with minimum 5 years of experience in the area of process chemistry within the pharmaceutical industry
• Master in Organic chemistry or related area with minimum 7 years of professional experience in process chemistry
• Ability to connect and adapt rapidly with different cultural environments
• Demonstrated ability to handle challenging situations as scientific leader
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluent in English both verbal and in writing
• Team player mentality, the ability to collaborate in a diverse team environment to find solutions for complex problems, willing to challenge the status quo in a constructive manner
• Strong hands‑on lab expertise designing, running, and troubleshooting complex experiments; solid understanding of process development principles.
• Excellent data analysis and scientific communication skills (reports and presentations) with professional working proficiency in English
• Production and process technical transfer experience
• Experience in interacting and leading external partners
• Familiarity with compliance requirements within cGMP, safety and regulatory environments
• Speaking mandarin could be advantageous

Preferred Skills

• Chemistry
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Drug Discovery Development
• Equipment Maintenance
• Industry Analysis
• Innovation
• Interdisciplinary Work
• Organizing
• Pharmaceutical Trends
• Pharmacology
• Quantitative Research
• Research Ethics
• Scientific Research
• Strategic Change
• Technical Credibility
• Use of Laboratory Equipment

The Anticipated Base Pay Range For This Position Is

€82,000.00 - €141,450.00

Benefits

In addition to base pay, we offer the following 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. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

• This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.