Senior Scientist, Process Chemistry (3 Openings)

jj; Beerse; On-site; EUR 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Career growth

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Beerse, Belgium seeks a Senior Scientist in Process Chemistry to advance new synthetic routes for large-scale manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients. You will invent optimal processes and work with engineers, analysts, crystallization, and safety teams to design robust, compliant production methods.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, independent problem solving, collaboration in multidisciplinary teams, and a strong commitment to safety,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Organic Chemistry or related field with 4+ years of process chemistry experience.
• PhD with 2+ years of experience is acceptable, preferably with post-doctoral work.

Responsibilities

• Invent the best possible process and support the project through development stages.
• Provide strong scientific expertise and conduct hands-on laboratory work.
• Translate chemistry into scalable, safe large-scale manufacturing processes.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Laboratory work

Experiment design

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Master's in Organic Chemistry

PhD with relevant experience

Tools

Analytical techniques

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 a Senior Scientist, Process Chemistry to be located in Beerse, Belgium.

Purpose: The Development Chemistry team generates creative and innovative ideas towards new synthetic routes and solutions that enable large scale manufacturing of target Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. Our process chemists team up with engineers, analysts, crystallization, and safety experts to design the best manufacturing process. These teams work closely together with the pilot plants and bridge with commercial production. New chemical processes are developed meeting stringent requirements concerning safety, environment, technology, economy, and quality. As a result of these endeavors, drug candidates are accelerated through the development pipeline by enabling sufficient supplies of active ingredient in support of clinical trials, registration and finally commercialization.

You will be responsible for:

• Inventing the best possible process and to support the project during the different stages of development.
  
• Providing strong scientific expertise, independence, and active laboratory work.
  
• Focusing on inventing new chemistry towards new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and translating this chemistry into a process that can be performed in a robust, sustainable and safe way in a large-scale manufacturing plant.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Organic Chemistry or a related field with 4+ years of professional experience in process chemistry or a related area or a PhD with 2+ years of experience is required, preferably with post-doctoral experience.
  

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Strong scientific foundation in organic chemistry and chemical process development.
  
• Passion for laboratory science and hands‑on experimental work.
  
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, implement, and interpret scientific experiments.
  
• Strong technical proficiency in chemical process development and problem solving.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluent in English.
  
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize multiple activities efficiently.
  
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Dedication to safety, quality, and compliance standards.
  

Preferred:

• High level of scientific initiative and independent thinking.
  
• Strong data analysis and decision‑making skills.
  
• Expertise in modern analytical and laboratory techniques.
  
• Experience mentoring or training colleagues.
  
• Demonstrated interest in emerging developments in chemistry and process technology.
  

Our Offer

• An exciting position in an international and dynamic environment with continuous learning and growth opportunities.
  
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative medicines.
  
• An attractive remuneration package with additional benefits.
  
• An inclusive team environment where diversity and different opinions are respected and valued, and the importance of a good work‑life balance is recognized.
  

The J&J campus in Beerse (Belgium) has a unique ecosystem covering the complete drug 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 development throughout their career. It has a successful track record of over sixty years of drug discovery and development, and is one of the most important innovation engines of the J&J Innovative Medicine group worldwide.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€75,500.00 - €117,300.00

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.

Additional information:

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.