Scientist - MSAT Material Sciences

7266-Janssen Biologics B.V. Legal Entity; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus with target % of pay

Vacation days

Parental leave (minimum 12 weeks)

Bereavement leave

Well‑being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Materials Science Scientist to own lifecycle management of raw materials used in commercial manufacturing. You will lead material science projects, collaborate with MSAT, Quality, and Regulatory, and ensure compliance and supply continuity across sites.

The role requires advanced degrees in related fields and proven experience in biopharma manufacturing, change control, and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced degree in a relevant field and hands‑on experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross‑functional projects with MSAT, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain.
• Strong understanding of lifecycle management, change control, and risk assessment processes.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Drive end‑to‑end lifecycle management of raw materials for commercial products.
• Provide technical leadership in supplier strategy, material selection, and qualification.
• Assess impact of material changes on process and product quality.
• Lead cross‑functional material science projects across manufacturing networks.
• Ensure compliant documentation and timely decision making.

Skills

Strong collaboration & communication

Influence stakeholders

Project leadership

Risk assessment

Ambiguity management

Education

MSc or PhD in Materials Science/Biotech/Pharmacy/ChE or related

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: Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Position Summary

The Materials Science Scientist is responsible for lifecycle management (LCM) of raw materials and product contact materials used in commercial manufacturing. The role ensures technical, quality, and business requirements are met to enable robust, compliant supply and product performance. In addition to acting as a key Materials Science point of contact for product lifecycle activities, the position is expected to lead technical material science projects across internal and external manufacturing networks, translate ambiguous business or technical challenges into structured execution plans, and align cross‑functional stakeholders on risk‑based decisions. The Scientist must be able to operate independently in complex and changing environments, creating clarity, prioritization, and timely decision‑making while ensuring compliance, supply continuity, and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end‑to‑end lifecycle management of raw materials across commercial products
• Provide technical leadership in supplier strategy, material selection and qualification, issue resolution, in partnership with MSAT, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Planning functions, Procurement and other relevant stakeholders
• Assess impact of supplier and site‑driven raw material changes
• Provide materials science input into change controls, comparability, and regulatory impact assessments
• Support product lifecycle activities including deviations, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as Materials Science point of contact for internal/external manufacturing sites and CMOs
• Perform and/or review material risk assessments and ensure appropriate control strategies are defined
• Support establishing and maintenance of raw material control strategies, including specifications and other documents
• Provide inspection‑ready documentation and ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements
• Lead cross‑functional technical projects related to raw material lifecycle management, supplier changes, material investigations, control strategy updates, and external supply support
• Translate complex or ambiguous material science challenges into structured problem statements, risk assessments, action plans, timelines, and decision proposals
• Drive alignment across MSAT, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Planning, Procurement, suppliers, and CMOs to ensure timely execution of material‑related deliverables
• Facilitate technical decision‑making in situations with incomplete data by applying risk‑based thinking, scientific rationale, and clear escalation pathways

Qualifications & Experience

• MSc or PhD in Material Science, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, or related field
• Experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Understanding of raw materials impact on process and product quality
• Experience with lifecycle management, change control, and risk assessment processes
• Experience working with external manufacturing sites or CMOs is preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading technical or cross‑functional projects in a biopharmaceutical, MSAT, Quality, Supply Chain, or external manufacturing environment is preferred
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and drive alignment across functions, sites, suppliers, or CMOs is required
• Strong project leadership skills, including the ability to define scope, structure workstreams, manage timelines, identify risks, and drive decisions is required
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or changing environments, creating structure, prioritizing actions, and moving work forward with limited guidance is required
• Strong collaboration and communication skills is required
• Working knowledge of GMP and applicable regulatory frameworks is required

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

• Agile Decision Making
• Coaching
• Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Critical Thinking
• Emerging Technologies
• Issue Escalation
• Lean Supply Chain Management
• Problem Solving
• Process Control
• Process Engineering
• Product Costing
• Product Improvements
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application
• Situational Awareness
• Technical Research
• Technologically Savvy
• Validation Testing
• Vendor Selection

Compensation

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €64,000.00 - €103,040.00

Benefits

• an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions
• vacation days
• parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
• bereavement leave
• caregiver leave
• volunteer leave
• well‑being reimbursement
• programs for financial, physical and mental health
• service anniversary and recognition awards
• employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

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 https://www.jnj.com/.

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