Sr. Scientist Proteins AD

Biopharma Careers; Schaffhausen; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cilag AG is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead CCIT and SB IT projects within a GMP- regulated analytical development lab. You will drive method development, validation, and transfer for container closure integrity testing, residual seal force testing, and related assays for cell and gene therapy programmes.

In this role, you will coordinate cross-functional teams, contribute to regulatory submissions, and deliver robust analytical strategies in a collaborative, international environment.

Qualifications

• Independent, accountable and entrepreneurial working style.
• Experience with analytical development in GMP-regulated environments.
• Excellent written and spoken English; German desirable.
• Experience with CCIT/SBIT/RSF or related analytical assays is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead project coordination for CCIT, SBIT and related assays.
• Oversee method development, validation and transfer activities.
• Provide scientific support for investigations and regulatory deliverables.
• Align project plans with partners and stakeholders.
• Prepare technical documents, study reports and validation protocols.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of lab processes and capabilities.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Scientific writing

GMP compliance

Regulatory documentation

Instrument biology

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree +5 years or PhD +2 years in life sciences/analytical development

Job description

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

We are looking for a scientifically minded, flexible, and collaborative professional with the following 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:

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:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Coaching, Consulting, Critical Thinking, Drug Discovery Development, Emerging Technologies, Molecular Diagnostics, Pharmacogenetics, Pharmacovigilance, Process Improvements, Quality Assurance (QA), Relationship Building, Research Documents, Scientific Research, Technologically Savvy