Senior Scientist - Pharma Manufacturing & Tech Transfer

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Gurabo (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, is seeking a Senior Scientist to join our team. You will apply scientific principles to solve complex challenges across manufacturing, packaging, and cleaning validation.

The role leads medium-to-high‑complexity projects, supports technology transfer and regulatory interactions, and drives process improvements through strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field is required.
• 6+ years of relevant experience; Master’s or PhD may qualify with 4–6 years in technical services/validation.
• Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and knowledge of cGMPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium- to high-complexity projects in manufacturing, packaging, and cleaning validation.
• Initiate change controls and validate technical processes and protocols.
• Coordinate technology transfer activities and drive process improvements.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Technical writing

Project management

Problem-solving

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, is seeking a Senior Scientist to join our team. You will apply scientific principles to solve complex challenges across manufacturing, packaging, and cleaning validation.

The role leads medium-to-high‑complexity projects, supports technology transfer and regulatory interactions, and drives process improvements through strong cross-functional collaboration.