MSAT Assistant Scientist

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Latina; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Latina, Italy is seeking an Assistant Scientist for the MSAT Department on a 6-month temporary contract. The role joins the team managing validation projects and reports to the MSAT VO Supervisor.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, assess risks, ensure timely communication and documentation, and support investigations into non-conformances, contributing to compliant, efficient production for oral solids.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a scientific field (Engineering, Pharmacy, CTF or Chemistry)
• At least 6 months experience in the pharmaceutical industry (Oral Solid production preferred)
• Fluency in Italian and English (B2 level and above)
• Knowledge of GMP and quality related to manufacturing and packaging of pharmaceutical products
• Basic experience in Project Management

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities for MSAT projects across departments.
• Identify risks early and define mitigation strategies with stakeholders.
• Ensure on-time introduction balancing base production needs.
• Communicate timely with MSAT Management and Global Functions to align with production plans.
• Ensure availability of quality documentation for project execution.
• Support investigations for non-conformances during project activities.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Project management basics

Problem solving

Effective communication

Quality GMP knowledge

Multidepartment collaboration

Risk assessment

Leadership of customer calls

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, CTF or Chemistry

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:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Latina, Italy

Job Description:

For the Italian production plant of Janssen (Borgo San Michele-Latina) we are looking for an ASSISTANT SCIENTIST to be hired with a 6-month TEMPORARY CONTRACT in the MSAT DEPARTMENT.

The person will be part of the team who manage validation projects and will report to the MSAT VO Supervisor.

Main responsibility

The Assistant Scientist is in charge of:

• As Project Leader ensure planning and coordination of the activities in collaboration with the various departments involved in the implementation of the projects.
• Proactively identifying risks to define mitigation strategies.- Assess the business impact, quality, compliance and safety involving stakeholders from other departments.
• Ensure compliance with the time of introduction, balancing the base business production needs.
• Ensure timely communication to MSAT Management and Global Functions to align with the production plans themselves.
• Ensure the timely availability of quality documentation for the project execution.
• Performs and/or support investigations for non-conformances in case of occurrence during project activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Scientific Degree (Engineering, Farmacy, CTF or Chemistry)
• At least 6 months experience in the pharmaceutical industry (Oral Solid production is preferred)
• Academic knowledge of lines, processes, materials and equipment for pharmaceutical process (oral solid pharma production competence is preferred).
• Fluency in Italian and English (B2 level and above)
• Good knowledge of quality, compliance and GMP related to manufacturing and packaging of pharmaceutical products.
• Basic experience in Project Management.
• Able to work in a multidepartment and dynamic environment and to deal urgencies on the shop floor.
• Ability to coordinate a cross functional team to ensure the correct execution of the project activities according to the agreed timing.
• Skills of ownership and accountability
• Skilled in problem-solving and decision making
• Capacity to lead calls with costumers.
• Capability to easily connect with people and prepare smart proposals for project approaches.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to present scientific data and concepts effectively to international standards.