Process Scientist

Johnson & Johnson; Munster; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Cork is seeking a Process Scientist to join the Therapeutics Development & Supply API team. You will lead or support process development, technical transfer, process validation, manufacturing investigations, life cycle management and Health Authority inspections.

This role will support development projects and manufacturing operations at JSI and be responsible for leading or supporting activities across development and manufacturing teams with a focus on

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Pharmacy or related scientific field is required, advanced degree is preferred.
• Ideally 2+ years' experience within a regulated biologics or pharma industry.
• Biological process development or commercial manufacturing experience, either cell culture and/or purification.
• Excellent communication, skills, both oral and written.
• Capable of planning and executing experiments or projects steps with some supervision.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, strong collaboration skills and flexibility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to rapid changes in project priorities and requirements.
• A focus on patients and customers at all times
• Strong scientific background including experience of Biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Experience of root cause problem solving and process optimization skills.
• Excellent team player with strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting early and late phase Technical Transfer activities through generation of protocols/reports, technical writing, execution of laboratory scale studies and participation in manufacturing operations and NPI initiatives.
• Supporting early and late phase product development activities through generation of protocols/reports, execution of laboratory scale studies and participation in Lean Early Development initiatives as required.
• Supporting "process fit to plant" during early and late stages of development to provide guidance to both development and manufacturing teams.
• "Person in plant" support during manufacturing campaigns for new products or during process validation campaigns.
• Providing expertise to development teams on manufacturing facility design and capabilities, scale-up considerations and GMP operations.
• Partnering with Project Teams to provide input, review and approval support for BLA submissions.
• Participating in cross-functional project teams.
• Interpreting project plans and timelines for CMC projects, and schedule work and experiments to meet these goals.
• Assisting in manufacturing investigations as required, in particular non-conformances and CAPAs, to help meet product release specifications and timelines.
• Executing experimental plans and protocols to support product life-cycle improvements, process validation requirements, technical transfer projects and development activities as required.
• Fostering a culture of Lean and Continuous improvement within the department and with internal and external partners.

Skills

Biopharma processes

Laboratory experiments

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Pharmacy or related scientific field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Process Scientist, Therapeutics Development & Supply API

Location: Barnahely, Cork, hybrid

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 39

Imagine your next project join our Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS) API team in Cork to support development projects and manufacturing operations at JSI, leading or supporting Process Development, Technical Transfer, Process Validation, Manufacturing investigations, Life Cycle Management and Health Authority Inspections.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Process Scientist to join our Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS) API team in Cork. This role will support development projects and manufacturing operations at JSI and be responsible for leading or supporting Process Development, Technical Transfer, Process Validation, Manufacturing investigations, Life Cycle Management and Health Authority Inspections.

Reports to: Manager, Therapeutics Development & Supply API

roles and responsibilities.

• Supporting early and late phase Technical Transfer activities through generation of protocols/reports, technical writing, execution of laboratory scale studies and participation in manufacturing operations and NPI initiatives.


• Supporting early and late phase product development activities through generation of protocols/reports, execution of laboratory scale studies and participation in Lean Early Development initiatives as required.


• Supporting "process fit to plant" during early and late stages of development to provide guidance to both development and manufacturing teams.


• "Person in plant" support during manufacturing campaigns for new products or during process validation campaigns.


• Providing expertise to development teams on manufacturing facility design and capabilities, scale-up considerations and GMP operations.


• Partnering with Project Teams to provide input, review and approval support for BLA submissions.


• Participating in cross-functional project teams.


• Interpreting project plans and timelines for CMC projects, and schedule work and experiments to meet these goals.


• Assisting in manufacturing investigations as required, in particular non-conformances and CAPAs, to help meet product release specifications and timelines.


• Executing experimental plans and protocols to support product life-cycle improvements, process validation requirements, technical transfer projects and development activities as required.


• Fostering a culture of Lean and Continuous improvement within the department and with internal and external partners.

how to succeed.

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Pharmacy or related scientific field is required, advanced degree is preferred.


• Ideally 2+ years' experience within a regulated biologics or pharma industry


• Biological process development or commercial manufacturing experience, either cell culture and/or purification.


• Excellent communication, skills, both oral and written.


• Capable of planning and executing experiments or projects steps with some supervision.


• Ability to work well in a team environment, strong collaboration skills and flexibility.


• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to rapid changes in project priorities and requirements.


• A focus on patients and customers at all times


• Strong scientific background including experience of Biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.


• Experience of root cause problem solving and process optimization skills.


• Excellent team player with strong customer focus.

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months

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about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow. Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas - Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina. We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

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