MSAT Assistant Scientist

Johnson Johnson; Lazio; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s Italian production plant in Latina (Borgo San Michele) seeks an Assistant Scientist for the MSAT Department on a 6-month temporary contract. The role focuses on coordinating cross-functional activities, mitigating risks, and ensuring GMP-compliant documentation for project execution.

Requires a Master’s in a scientific field, 6 months pharma experience (oral solids preferred), and fluency in Italian and English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a scientific field is required (Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemical/Technical or Chemistry).
• Fluency in Italian and English (B2 level and above).
• GMP knowledge relevant to manufacturing and packaging of pharmaceutical products.
• Basic experience in Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Project Leader: plan and coordinate activities with involved departments.
• Identify risks and define mitigation strategies.
• Assess business impact, quality, compliance and safety with stakeholders.
• Ensure timely communication with MSAT Management and Global Functions.
• Ensure availability of quality documentation for project execution.
• Perform or support investigations for non-conformances during projects.

Skills

Cross-functional coord

GMP knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multidepartment teamwork

Education

Master's degree in scientific field

Job description

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 .

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.

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.