Principal Scientist in Chemical Process R&D

jj; Beerse; Sur place; EUR 82 000 - 141 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Volunteer leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Résumé du poste

Johnson & Johnson, a leader in Innovative Medicine, seeks a Principal Scientist in Chemical Process R&D to lead and execute research developing therapeutic agents in Beerse, Belgium. You will originate high-quality experiments, advance methodologies, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive lab-to-life progress.

要求 fluent English, strong leadership, and hands-on lab expertise in process development. Beerse location with competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 5+ years in pharmaceutical process chemistry.
• M.S. in Organic Chemistry with 7+ years in process chemistry.
• Ability to lead and communicate across diverse teams with English fluency.

Responsabilités

• Lead and execute research to develop therapeutic agents and originate high-quality experiments.
• Advance methodologies and apply state-of-the-art scientific knowledge across projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive development from lab to life.

Connaissances

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

Formation

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Master in Organic Chemistry

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:

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

Required Skills:

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.
• 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
• service anniversary and recognition awards
• employees - and in some locations 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.