Sr. Scientist Proteins AD

Johnson & Johnson Co.

Schaffhausen

On-site

CHF 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead CCIT/SBIT/RSF project work in a GMP setting with advanced therapies. You will coordinate method development and validation, support regulatory submissions, and deliver robust analytical strategies across biologics programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with R&D and IMSC partners in an international environment, offering growth and broader responsibilities within the center of excellence for container closure integrity.

Qualifications

Master’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience, or PhD with at least two years of relevant experience, in life sciences, materials science, analytical development, pharmaceutical development, or a related field.
Excellent written and spoken English; German language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead projects for early- and late-phase development programs and commercial products.
Coordinate method development, validation, and transfer activities in accordance with internal guidance and health authority expectations.
Provide timely scientific support for investigations and other high-priority stakeholder requests.
Communicate analytical data to support project decisions, investigations, and regulatory deliverables.
Develop an end-to-end understanding of business processes and propose improvements that increase quality and efficiency.
Contribute to an inclusive, team-oriented environment and collaborate respectfully with partners and colleagues.

Education

Master’s degree in life sciences

PhD in life sciences

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: Biotherapeutics R&D Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Job Description: Job Description: The Container Closure Integrity (CCI) team is a development laboratory within the global Research & Development organization and operates in the GMP environment of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC). As part of Analytical Development, we provide end-to-end support for biologics and advanced therapy products, including antibodies, cell and gene therapies, and antibody-drug conjugates, across therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and neuroscience. We work closely with R&D and IMSC partners in an international, dynamic, and collaborative environment. To strengthen our team, we are seeking a Senior Scientist to lead projects for early- and late-phase development programs and commercial products. You will help advance our center of excellence (CoE) for container closure integrity testing (CCIT) of primary containers, sterile barrier integrity testing (SBIT) of devices and residual seal force testing (RSF), expand laboratory capabilities, and deliver robust, compliant analytical strategies and analytical procedures in a GMP-regulated development environment. Following comprehensive on-the-job training, you will coordinate projects, lead method development, validation, and transfer activities, support investigations, contribute to regulatory submissions, and provide analytical support for marketed products.

Your Responsibilities:

Assume a leading role in project coordination, development and validation of CCIT, SBIT and related assays for a variety of container closure systems (CCS) and devices for cell and gene therapy, antibody, and antibody-drug conjugate programs, representing the CCI team across J&J Innovative Medicine.
Coordinate method development, validation, and transfer activities in accordance with internal guidance and health authority expectations.
Provide timely scientific support for investigations and other high-priority stakeholder requests with short turnaround times.
Align project plans, deliverables, timelines, and risks with internal and external partners.
Represent the CCI team in project meetings as a subject matter expert.
Author scientifically sound technical documents, including study and validation protocols, reports.
Compile, interpret, and communicate analytical data to support project decisions, investigations, and regulatory deliverables.
Develop an end-to-end understanding of business processes and propose improvements that increase quality and efficiency.
Evaluate emerging technologies and translate promising approaches into fit-for-purpose laboratory capabilities.
Contribute to an inclusive, team-oriented environment and collaborate respectfully with partners and colleagues.

Qualifications:

Independent, accountable, and entrepreneurial working style.
Scientific curiosity and the ability to investigate complex questions in depth.
Strong analytical reasoning, project coordination, communication, and presentation skills.
Experience with container closure systems, such as vials, prefilled syringes or cartridges, bags, or devices such as needle-based injection systems and on-body delivery systems are advantageous.
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or another GMP-regulated environment, with knowledge of GMP requirements for analytical laboratories, is preferred.
Excellent written and spoken English; German language skills are desirable.
Master’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience, or PhD with at least two years of relevant experience, in life sciences, materials science, analytical development, pharmaceutical development, or a related field.

We offer a varied and impactful role in a dynamic, international environment, with strong infrastructure and opportunities for professional growth.

Required Skills:

Analytical Development
Coaching
Critical Thinking
GMP Compliance
Project Coordination
Regulatory Documentation
Scientific Writing
Head Space Analysis
Helium Leak Detection
CCIT at Frozen conditions
Residual Seal Force Testing
Stakeholder Communication
CMC
Investigation
Emerging Technologies
Process Improvement
Quality Assurance
Relationship Building
Technologically Savvy

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Development
Coaching
Critical Thinking
GMP Compliance
Project Coordination
Regulatory Documentation
Scientific Writing
Head Space Analysis
Helium Leak Detection
CCIT at Frozen conditions
Residual Seal Force Testing
Stakeholder Communication
CMC
Investigation
Emerging Technologies
Process Improvement
Quality Assurance
Relationship Building
Technologically Savvy

Job Function: Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Job Sub Function: DPDS, TDS Proteins AD Job Category: Scientific/Technology Primary Job Posting Location: Schaffhausen, Switzerland Additional Job Posting Locations: Legal Entity Name: 8562-Cilag AG Legal Entity Pay Grade: 26

Required Skills: