Emerging Technologies MSAT DS Biotherapeutics Fellow

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 278,800; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Fellow Drug Substance Biotherapeutics to define advanced manufacturing solutions and guide the MSAT roadmap. The role emphasizes process intensification, real-time release, and mentoring teams to scale innovative biotech processes.

The candidate will partner with internal and external stakeholders, execute pilot studies, and apply QbD, PAT, and continuous manufacturing concepts to deliver robust, scalable products.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: BA/BS, PhD with minimum 10-12 years of experience.
• Education in a technical field related to pharmaceutical manufacturing (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry) or related quantitative scientific field is preferred.
• Outstanding track record of delivering meaningful solutions and strategic directions for next-generation pharmaceutical manufacturing in Biotherapeutics.
• Significant expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing with a focus on biotherapeutic or parenteral drug substance processes and related unit operations, including impacts to GxP regulations.
• Excellent scientific communication, including authoring documents (white papers, publications) and clear presentation of quantitative information.

Responsibilities

• High-impact individual contributor influencing and shaping the strategic direction of advanced manufacturing solutions that deliver high-value competitive products and processes.
• Scout and benchmark new technologies and advancements in biotherapeutic drug substance manufacturing.
• Identify, pursue, and maintain relationships within internal and external partners such as academic, government, and commercial.
• Serve as a technical mentor and support the Emerging Technologies organization; work with leads to ensure the best solutions are tested and driven toward adoption.
• Collaborate with laboratory execution of studies to develop new technologies and innovations.

Skills

Biochemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Commercial Awareness

Consulting

Continuous Improvement

Critical Thinking

Design Mindset

Disruptive Innovations

Performance Measurement

Process Chemistry

Process Optimization

Quality Assurance

Research and Development

STEM Applications

Education

BA/BS, PhD with minimum 10-12 years

Education in a technical field related to pharmaceutical manufacturing

Job description

Overview

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 positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver 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 an individual. We respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Information

Job Function: R&D Product Development
Job Sub Function: R&D Chemical/Biochemical Engineering
Job Category: Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations: Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

About Innovative Medicine: Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries work on teams that save lives by developing medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine.

We are searching for the best talent for a Fellow Drug Substance Biotherapeutics. Johnson & Johnson has a long history of helping people live well and improving access and affordability around the world. More than 130,000 employees worldwide blend heart, science, and resourcefulness to change the trajectory of health for humanity.

We are looking for a Fellow to join the Emerging Technologies, MSAT organization. The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert, shaping and defining solutions for advanced manufacturing that support Process Intensification and Real Time Release, with a final aim of process reliability, enhancements, and control. They will guide and mentor others, shaping our advanced manufacturing roadmap. Identify, pursue, and maintain relationships with internal and external partners (academic, government, and commercial) using MSAT, MTO, and DPDS resources as needed. Identify areas of highest impact on implementing new technologies, focusing on broad applicability and ease of introduction. This role involves laboratory and pilot-scale execution of studies and a track record of contributing to business through identification and application of technologies to create competitive products and processes (new or improved processes or products, trade secrets, patents/publications) through discovery and licensure.

Key Responsibilities

• High-impact individual contributor influencing and shaping the strategic direction of advanced manufacturing solutions that deliver high-value competitive products and processes.
• Scout and benchmark new technologies and advancements in biotherapeutic drug substance manufacturing.
• Identify, pursue, and maintain relationships within internal and external partners such as academic, government, and commercial.
• Serve as a technical mentor and support the Emerging Technologies organization; work with leads to ensure the best solutions are tested and driven toward adoption.
• Collaborate with laboratory execution of studies to develop new technologies and innovations.

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimumrequirements: BA/BS, PhD with minimum 10-12 years of experience
• Education in a technical field related to pharmaceutical manufacturing (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry) or related quantitative scientific field is preferred.

Experience and Skills:

• Outstanding track record of delivering meaningful solutions and strategic directions for next-generation pharmaceutical manufacturing in Biotherapeutics.
• Significant expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing with a focus on biotherapeutic or parenteral drug substance processes and related unit operations, including impacts to GxP regulations.
• Excellent scientific communication, including authoring documents (white papers, publications) and clear presentation of quantitative information.

Preferred:

• Quality by Design principles and Real-time release testing.
• Familiarity with manufacturing cGMPs, Systems Qualification, Process Validations, process sciences, Tech Transfers, QbD, analytical technology, PAT, Continuous Manufacturing, Modular Manufacturing.
• Modeling experience (chemometric, mechanistic, machine learning, AI).
• External engagement through white papers, presentations, publications; strong academic and industry network.

Other:

• Proficient English, both written and spoken.
• Requires up to 20% domestic and international travel.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an inclusive interview process. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills and Preferred Skills: Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Commercial Awareness, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Critical Thinking, Design Mindset, Disruptive Innovations, Performance Measurement, Process Chemistry, Process Optimization, Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development, STEM Application.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: 164,000-278,800.

Additional Description For Pay Transparency: Subject to terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for time off benefits including Vacation, Sick time, Holiday pay, Parental Leave, and other leave options. Specific details can be found in the company benefits resources.