Senior Scientist Dissolution and In Vitro Release Sciences, Simulations, and Optimization - Mumbai

8080-Johnson & Johnson Private Limited Legal Entity; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Senior Scientist to lead dissolution and in vitro release activities across development and commercial products. You will drive method development, validation, transfer, and troubleshooting while engaging with global teams and regulatory stakeholders.

The role involves guiding lifecycle management, contributing to regulatory submissions, and mentoring junior scientists in a fast-paced, GMP-regulated environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline.
• Experience in dissolution method development and lifecycle management.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and Health Authority interactions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead dissolution and in vitro release studies across development and commercial products.
• Oversee method development, validation, transfer, and troubleshooting.
• Support regulatory submissions, inspections, and lifecycle management.

Skills

Dissolution science

In vitro release

Data analysis

Cross-functional work

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences

MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Scientist Dissolution and In Vitro Release Sciences, Simulations, and Optimization. Level will be determined based on experience, scientific expertise, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Job Function: Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function: Pharmaceutical Product R&D

Job Category: Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Department Description

Dissolution Sciences is part of the Global Analytical Development organization within Synthetics Development. The team develops dissolution and in vitro release methods supporting pharmaceutical development, registration, commercialization, and lifecycle management for a broad portfolio of innovative medicines. The organization develops, validates, transfers, and maintains dissolution methods while supporting product development, regulatory submissions, manufacturing investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. The team collaborates closely with pharmaceutical development, quality, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, and external partners across the global organization.

Job Responsibilities

The Senior Scientist will provide scientific leadership for dissolution and in vitro release activities across development and commercial products. The role will support method development, validation, transfer, investigations, regulatory submissions, and lifecycle management while contributing to innovation and capability building within the Dissolution Sciences organization. The Successful Candidate Represents Dissolution Sciences in cross-functional teams consisting of pharmaceutical, analytical, quality, manufacturing, and regulatory scientists. Leads development of dissolution and in vitro release strategies supporting development, registration, and commercialization programs. Designs and executes dissolution method development, validation, transfer, comparability, and troubleshooting studies. Supports complex investigations and develops scientifically sound solutions for product-performance challenges. Contributes to Health Authority submissions, responses, inspections, and regulatory interactions. Introduces innovative approaches in dissolution development, automation, modeling, data analytics, and laboratory technologies. Drives scientific excellence while mentoring colleagues and contributing to capability development across the organization.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biopharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in dissolution method development, validation, and lifecycle management within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical product development and commercialization.
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions, inspections, investigations, or Health Authority interactions is preferred.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or leading scientific teams is considered an advantage.

Competencies & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of dissolution sciences, biopharmaceutics, and in vitro release methodologies.
• Knowledge of global regulatory expectations related to dissolution methods and product-performance assessments.
• Experience working in GMP-regulated environments.
• Strong scientific problem-solving and data-interpretation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with global cross-functional teams.
• Ability to challenge existing approaches and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for scientific innovation and advancing dissolution science.

Preferred Skills

• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Drug Discovery Development
• Goal Attainment
• Market Research
• Organizing
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Pharmaceutical Trends
• Product Development
• Product Strategies
• Report Writing
• Research Documents
• Research Proposals
• Scientific Research
• Standard Scientific Processes and Procedures
• Technologically Savvy

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At 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.

At 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 https://www.jnj.com/.