Senior Scientist, Biomaterials R&D

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes unit in West Chester, PA seeks a Senior Scientist in Biomaterials R&D. The role develops new biomaterials technologies and supports product life-cycle activities within cross-functional teams across marketing, quality, and regulatory. Strong chemistry skills and project leadership are essential.

The candidate will prototype materials, validate test methods, and contribute to regulatory submissions while advancing manufacturing processes for biopsy-ready products.

Qualifications

• Six years of biomaterials development or testing experience required.
• MS in Chemistry, Materials Science, or equivalent is required.
• PhD degree is preferred.
• Experience with medical device regulations (GMP/QSR/ISO) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME in biomaterials science and chemical test methods.
• Collaborate on cross-functional project teams including marketing and manufacturing.
• Develop testing protocols and perform laboratory experiments.
• Design verification and validation plans to support regulatory strategy.
• Contribute to intellectual property development for new designs.
• Communicate findings with data and technical reports.

Skills

Biomaterials knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Initiative

MS Office

Project leadership

Education

MS in Chemistry/Materials Science

PhD preferred

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:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

Materials/Biomaterials Science

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Senior Scientist, Biomaterials R&D,locatedin West Chester, PA

This role is for a Materials Scientist or Chemist to support the development of newbiomaterials technologiesand/or supportin-market products through their productlife-cyclewithin multiple cross-functional project teams.The Scientist performs prototyping and testing of innovative materials technologies, develops new test methods and manufacturing processes, and supports regulatory submissions.This includes communication withother R&D Scientists and Engineers, Marketing andSales consultants, andcustomerse.g., Health Care Professionals.TheSenior R&DScientistwill be an integral resource to the R&D team, providing technicalexpertiseonmaterials science,chemistry,andtest methods.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Act as a subject matter expert in biomaterials science and chemical test methods.
• Act as a technical teammemberof a cross-functional project core team (marketing, manufacturing, quality, testing, supply chain, regulatory, etc).
• Coordinates with design engineers, marketing, quality, supply chain, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and other functional departments todevelop and test new product concepts.
• Independently develop testing protocols using laboratory instruments, following standardmethodsor designing custom methods.
• Performs and or coordinates laboratory tasks in a safe mannerinanalytical, chemical, polymerR&Dlabs.
• Development and execution of design verification andvalidationplans and activities, and test plan formation and execution to support global regulatory strategy.
• Supportsdevelopmentof intellectual property for novel designs.
• Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturingengineeringand/or suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability and assembly to produce functioning prototypes andsupportingproduction documentation.
• Designs and executes or coordinates scientific experiments,presentdata and conclusions withappropriate analysisandwritestechnical reports.
• Demonstrateproficiencyin the application of statistical methods for test method development and verification and validation activities
• Understands and follows the New Product Development process accurately andmaintainshigh quality design validation and verifications.
• Maybe responsible foroperatingwithin a budget and provide input on budget allocation and prioritization.
• Perform quality/compliance activities in support of audits, remediation projects, non-conformances, regulatorycompliance projects.
• Diligentlyparticipatein our compliance program-related activities as denoted by your supervisor or our Chief Compliance Officer.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities tonextmanagement level.
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed

EXPERIENCEAND EDUCATION*

• A minimum of six years of experience in the developmentortestingof biomaterials basedmedical devicesor combination products.
• MSinChemistry,Materials Science, or equivalent required.APhDdegree is preferred.
• Experience working in medical device regulations, including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), QSR (Quality Systems Regulations) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) quality requirementsispreferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES,CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSESand AFFILIATIONS*

• Knowledge of biomaterial technologiesand chemical test methodsisrequired
• Strong communicationskills - The ability to effectively communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to upper management, other individuals, customers, e.g., Health Care Professionals and/ or teams across the organizationisrequired. Ability to work effectively as a technical leader and sometimes as a project leader.
• Possess strong organizational skills to support all aspects of the project management functions including scope definition, budgeting, and contingency planning.
• Excellent problem solving, decision-making, and root cause analysis skills in addition to interpersonal skills that foster conflict resolution as it relates to technical situations isrequired.
• Mustdemonstratea strong initiative and follow through in executing project responsibilities, overcomingobstaclesand balancing multiple priorities effectively through strong technical and/or project leadership experience.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to other individuals, Health Care Professionals, customers and/ orteams, and work effectively as a technical leader and sometimes as a project leader.
• The ability to review and critically assess patents and other forms of intellectual property is preferred.
• Proficiencyutilizingthe MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) isrequired.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

• Biofabrication
• Biomaterials
• Biostatistics
• Coaching
• Critical Thinking
• Healthcare Trends
• Industry Analysis
• Innovation
• Medicines and Device Development and Regulation
• Product Development
• Quality Standards
• Raw Materials
• Research and Development
• Researching
• SAP Product Lifecycle Management
• Technologically Savvy
• Vendor Selection