Senior Principal Scientist, NAMs & 3Rs Innovation

Biopharma Asia; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 98,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Principal Scientist Pharmacology to lead NAMs-driven innovations within the 3Rs framework. Beerse, Belgium or Spring House, US. The role focuses on integrating ex vivo, in vitro, and in silico NAMs into discovery and preclinical strategies, aligning with regulatory expectations.

You will engage with cross-functional teams, drive NAMs feasibility, and contribute to publications and external collaborations. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, pharmacology, toxicology, systems biology or a related discipline with a concentration in Oncology.
• 5+ years postdoctoral experience in NAMs-related platform development (i.e., CIVM/MPS, etc.) within oncology R&D.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical R&D governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• NAMs Scientific Engagement and Portfolio Integration: Engage with SIS Scientific Leads to identify NAM opportunities relevant to discovery and development programs.
• Provide SME guidance on NAMs applicability, strengths, limitations and readiness within specific disease contexts.
• Drive NAMs incorporation into program strategies aligning with portfolio goals and 3Rs objectives.
• External NAMs Landscape and Regulatory Awareness: Monitor external NAM developments and regulatory perspectives.
• Internal Capability Enablement: Liaise with SIS Leads and other teams to assess NAM capabilities and gaps.
• Scientific Collaboration and Communication: Act as a thought partner to drive NAM-enabled approaches and support publications.

Skills

Oncology NAMs

NAMs expertise

Cross-functional leadership

Pharmacology knowledge

Data analysis

Scientific publication

Education

PhD in bioengineering/pharmacology/toxicology/related field with Oncology focus

5+ years postdoctoral NAMs platform development in oncology R&D

Understanding of pharmaceutical R&D governance frameworks

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Principal Scientist Pharmacology to lead NAMs-driven innovations within the 3Rs framework. Beerse, Belgium or Spring House, US. The role focuses on integrating ex vivo, in vitro, and in silico NAMs into discovery and preclinical strategies, aligning with regulatory expectations.

You will engage with cross-functional teams, drive NAMs feasibility, and contribute to publications and external collaborations. Travel up to 10% may be required.