MSAT Drug Product Technical Owner

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Job Function

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function

Process Engineering

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

Locations

Latina, Italy

Job Description

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, the global Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team is hiring a Sr Scientist (PG26) for a permanent position, recommended as a lateral move. The role is part of the Global MSAT Value Optimize team focusing on Synthetics Manufacturing Drug Products at Janssen Latina. You will be part of the Global Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) organization, managing technical aspects of the existing product portfolio and contributing to product supply toward patients.

Responsibilities

• Drug Product Technical Ownership (DPTO) throughout the product’s lifecycle.
• Site‑to‑site technology transfers and collaboration on technology and innovation deployments.
• Own all technical aspects of the assigned product portfolio, acting as the collaborative link between MSAT leadership and Value Chain Teams.
• Monitor technical process and product performance across internal and external manufacturing sites; own the product criticality analysis and related control strategy.
• Accountable for the drug product nitrosamine assessment and related reports.
• Represent MSAT in Value Chain Teams and lead a network of functional experts to provide required technical support.
• Contribute to business strategy discussions, including gross profit improvement initiatives, resource estimations, and budgeting.
• Drive optimal lifecycle management initiatives that reduce portfolio risk, increase cost efficiencies, and support local MSAT teams on complex or critical quality investigations.
• Collaborate with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO), serving as the single MSAT voice for all site‑related technical matters.
• Work closely with MSAT Scientific teams of Process Scientists for process lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a scientific or engineering field (Chemistry, Process Technology, Pharmaceutics) or equivalent experience; PhD is a plus.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in solid dosage drug product manufacturing or development, with technical background in processing requirements, synthetic manufacturing operations, process and cleaning validation, material science, quality, cGMP, and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience in validation strategy setting and change implementation across the product lifecycle.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead and motivate multi‑functional project teams.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of a global matrix organization, including leading without direct authority.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills; ability to perform risk assessments, root‑cause analysis, and support quality investigations.
• Basic data statistical analysis skills for process verification and robustness evaluation.
• Personal and leadership skills: self‑starter, team‑builder, initiative‑driven, customer‑focused, and able to navigate complexity and change.
• Basic financial knowledge/tools (COGS sensitivity, NPV, P&L) for make‑vs‑buy decisions.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Preferred

• International experience and comfort collaborating with diverse cultures.
• Experience with new technologies such as Continuous Manufacturing.
• Experience applying Kepner Tregoe root‑cause investigation methodology and recommending effective solutions.
• Green/Black belt certification.

Employment Type

Full‑time