Sr R&D Scientist

Biopharma Careers; Groningen; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s Vision team in Groningen, Netherlands, seeks a Sr. R&D Scientist on a 2-year contract with extension potential.

You will contribute to the design, development, and validation of intraocular lenses and related optical metrology, collaborating with European research institutes and US R&D groups. The role requires a BS/MS/PhD in Optics, Physics or Vision Science, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with Zemax or OSLO.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Optics, Physics or Vision Science required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with optical design and testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts for medical devices from ideation to market.
• Design and validate intraocular lenses and optical metrology for testing intraocular lenses.
• Create protocols and reports, and ensure regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external institutes.

Skills

Communication

Innovation

Problem Solving

Research and Development

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Optics, Physics or Vision Science

Tools

Zemax

OSLO

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

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function

Biological Research

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Groningen, Netherlands

Job Description

Sr. R&D Scientist

2-Year contract with intention of extending.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

About Vision

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs - from the pediatric to aging eye - in a patient’s lifetime.

AMO Groningen BV is specialized in the development, improvement and manufacturing of state-of-the-art surgical ophthalmic products, mainly intraocular lenses. The facility consists of small and integrated Research, Development and Manufacturing teams that have strong track records.

We are searching for the best talent for Sr. R&D Scientist for our JnJ Surgical Vision located in Groningen, Netherlands.

Purpose

The Sr. R&D Scientist may be responsible for entire projects or processes within a job area, and is involved in the design, execution, and/or reporting of clinical trials and or studies.

Your responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new concepts for unique medical devices from ideation to market phase.
• Support and participate in design and development of new intraocular lenses and new optical metrology for testing intraocular lenses.
• Develop test methods and validation systems to characterize new and existing intraocular lenses.
• Support requirements development, documentation of design, writing and execution of protocols and reports.
• Stay current with the status of competitive products, with cutting-edge medical device industry and with technological trends to ensure innovative product design. Investigate and evaluate existing technologies.
• You will contribute to multi-disciplinary research teams and will be responsible for conducting independent research tasks with European research institutes.
• Work closely within a cross-functional team, with senior research staff, and also with research institutes and R&D groups in USA.

Qualifications / Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Optics, Physics or Vision Science
• Preferably 3 or more years of relevant experience
• Proficient in optical design principles, using Zemax, OSLO or other design tools to design and simulate optical systems
• Demonstrated research experience and interest in technology development

Required Skills

• Communication
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Research and Development

Preferred Skills

• Clinical Data Management
• Clinical Evaluations
• Coaching
• Critical Thinking
• Data Savvy
• Drug Discovery Development
• Ethical and Participant Safety Considerations
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Industry Analysis
• Medicines and Device Development and Regulation
• Regulatory Affairs Management
• Relationship Building
• Research Documents
• Safety-Oriented
• Scientific Research
• Standard Scientific Processes and Procedures
• Technologically Savvy

Benefits

• In addition to base pay, we offer the following 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, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location's eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans.
• For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.
• *This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €53,500.00 - €85,445.00