Senior Analytical Scientist & Integrator, Biotherapeutics

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Leiden; On-site; EUR 69,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Leiden is seeking a Principal Scientist (Analytical Integrator) to lead global analytical development activities from discovery through lifecycle management. You will direct cross-functional teams, contribute to CMC strategy, and drive regulatory deliverables with senior stakeholders.

The role emphasizes leadership, scientific rigor, and clear communication in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Science, or a related scientific discipline with at least 8 years of experience in biopharmaceutical development is required.
• A Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Science, or a related scientific discipline with at least 3 years of experience in biopharmaceutical development is preferred.
• Must have strong leadership, influencing, communication (English, oral and written), interpersonal, and negotiation skills and be able to collaborate across teams in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical development across clinical development and life cycle management, including CMC development, method replacements, comparability studies, shelf life extensions and specification management.
• Accountable for analytical content in global regulatory submissions, post approval submissions, and health authority interactions, including audits.
• Represent AD on the CMC and VC team and be accountable for all analytical deliverables.
• Define and drive analytical strategies aligned with product phase and regulatory expectations, and lead a cross-functional scientific team consisting of members from each of the AD sub-functions.
• Effectively communicate project status/overview, resources, budget, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior management.
• Interact with and influence various stakeholders outside of DPDS including Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality,and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

Negotiation

Education

Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Science, or related field

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Science, or related field (preferred)

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Leiden is seeking a Principal Scientist (Analytical Integrator) to lead global analytical development activities from discovery through lifecycle management. You will direct cross-functional teams, contribute to CMC strategy, and drive regulatory deliverables with senior stakeholders.

The role emphasizes leadership, scientific rigor, and clear communication in an international setting.