Senior Scientist – Discovery Process Research

Biopharma Careers; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Beerse campus, near Antwerp, seeks a Senior Scientist in Discovery Process Research to lead synthetic chemistry projects. You will develop chemistry solutions, work independently, and collaborate across disciplines to enable efficient routes for new therapeutics.

The role requires a PhD in synthetic/medicinal chemistry, plus hands-on lab expertise and excellent English communication. Beerse offers an international environment with strong emphasis on scientific excellence.

Qualifications

• PhD in Synthetic, Organic or Medicinal Chemistry.
• Postdoctoral experience or up to 3 years pharma R&D helpful.
• Experience in methodology development or catalysis.
• Strong written and oral English communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to develop novel synthetic chemistry solutions for drug discovery.
• Identify bottlenecks and enable access to novel chemical space across projects.
• Translate chemistry innovations into efficient routes for small molecules and other modalities.
• Collaborate across Discovery and Development with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Synthetic organic chemistry

Medicinal chemistry

High throughput experimentation

Collaborative teamwork

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Synthetic, Organic or Medicinal Chemistry

Tools

Analytical chemistry techniques

Job description

# Senior Scientist – Discovery Process ResearchBeerse, Belgium Full timeManufacturing & CMC SeniorNotify me about similar jobsView Full Job & Apply at Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson is the source of truth for this posting and owns the application process. We surface normalized context and market comparison you won't find on the original listing.## About this opportunityAt 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:**Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development**Job Sub Function:**Chemical Research**Job Category:**Scientific/Technology**All Job Posting Locations:**Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium**Job Description:**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-medicineCaring for the world, one person at a time, inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace innovation, bringing ideas, products, and services to life to advance the health and well-being of people around the world. Our over 134,000 employees in 60 countries are united in a common mission: To help people everywhere live longer, healthier, happier lives.The Johnson & Johnson campus in Beerse, close to Antwerp, (Belgium) has a unique ecosystem covering the complete drug discovery and development life cycle, with all capabilities from basic science to market access on one campus. The integrated environment of our campus gives our people the chance to experience many different aspects of drug discovery and development throughout their career. It has a successful track record of over sixty years delivering transformative medicines for patients and is one of the most important innovation engines of Johnson & Johnson worldwide.**We are looking for:****Senior Scientist (M/F) in Discovery Process Research (DPR)****Job description**Our Discovery Process Research team focuses on developing novel synthetic chemistry solutions that enable and accelerate the Discovery of innovative therapeutics to treat diseases with high unmet medical need. You will be responsible for conducting research towards identifying creative solutions for chemistry problems across a portfolio of projects in the discovery space, from lead identification through selection of development candidates. Our goal is to facilitate medicinal chemistry research by finding solutions to synthetic bottlenecks, enabling access to novel chemical space and translating chemistry innovations to the development of efficient routes for the synthesis of small molecules, oligonucleotides, peptides and other emerging modalities advancing into development.Your work will require state of the art synthetic organic chemistry skills and understanding of analytical chemistry techniques. You are expected to remain conversant with the modern chemical literature and to maintain a strong laboratory presence. Residing at the interface of Discovery and Development, Discovery Process chemists thrive by collaborating across multiple Pharmaceutical R&D disciplines. Unique to this role, Senior Scientists in Discovery Process are expected to operate with a high degree of independence for scientific decision-making to contribute to the direction and execution of Discovery programs from very early in their careers.**Experience and skills**A PhD in Synthetic, Organic or Medicinal Chemistry is required. Postdoctoral experience or prior experience in a pharmaceutical R&D position for up to 3 years is considered a plus.Experience in methodology development, catalysis, total synthesis or similarProven track record of scientific excellence supported by peer-reviewed publicationsHands on knowledge of high throughput experimentation set-ups is considered a plusAbility to collaborate in a highly integrated environment and to work in a strong team with diverse backgrounds.Strong problem-solving skills for developing creative, innovative solutions, and meeting project objectivesHighly motivated candidate with strong commitment to lab workExcellent oral and written communication skills, fluent in English both verbal and in writing**Our offer**An exciting position in an international and dynamic environment with continuous learning and growth opportunities.Working on a site that harbors all aspects of the drug discovery and development process, located close to the vibrant city of Antwerp.We offer an attractive remuneration package complemented with an extensive employee benefits program.An inclusive team environment where diversity and different opinions are respected and valued, and the importance of a good work-life balance is recognized.Interested to apply for this position? Please upload your CV online.**Required Skills:****Preferred Skills:**Chemistry, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Data Quality, Drug Discovery Development, Emerging Technologies, Execution Focus, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Interdisciplinary Work, Pharmaceutical Trends, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Product Development Methodology, Quantitative Research, Research Ethics, Scientific Research, Technologically Savvy