Senior Scientist - Process Innovation & Tech Transfer

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

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Gurabo, Puerto Rico seeks a Senior Scientist to join the Innovative Medicine team. You will apply scientific principles to solve complex technical challenges, lead medium-to-high complexity projects, and drive improvements in manufacturing, packaging, and cleaning validation.

Strong judgment, cross‑functional collaboration, and independent decision‑making are essential. The role requires 6+ years of relevant experience (or 4–6 years with an advanced degree), knowledge of

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience; candidates with a Master's degree or PhD may qualify with 4-6 years of demonstrated experience in Technical Services, Validation, or related technical support roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similarly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, collaborate cross‑functionally, and build strong working relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with project management software is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of statistical tools and data analysis techniques.
• Solid technical and scientific foundation gained through a combination of education, training, certifications, and hands‑on experience, with strong functional knowledge in applicable technical areas.
• Proficient in the use of controlled documentation systems, event management tools, and trending and tracking platforms.
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), applicable regulations, and validation and technical support methodologies.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to clearly document processes, investigations, protocols, and reports.
• Experience with sampling, monitoring, and testing techniques in regulated manufacturing or laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills with the ability to apply scientific investigation methodologies.
• Strong project management skills, including working knowledge of FPx principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Willingness and ability to be cross‑trained across multiple functional areas.
• Demonstrates leadership behaviors aligned with organizational Leadership Imperatives at the Individual Contributor level.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment of technical projects to develop strategy, plan and their execution. Coordinates project activities with site functional groups and other affiliates as required. May lead projects of medium/high complexity.
• Initiates change controls and completes technical/validation assessments to changes owned by other functional groups.
• Develops and/or reviews validation protocols in compliance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Coordinate project activities and resources for the execution as per project plan.
• Lead and actively participate in technology transfer activities to ensure successful and process implementation.
• Analyzes physical and analytical testing results from the study to summarize results and conclusions in technical reports. Evaluates problems/deviations resulting from validation exercises and recommends resolution.
• Works with other teams to address technical issues and resolve them using sound scientific reasoning and technical expertise (consults other technical experts as needed). Determines along with team, corrective and preventive actions using the appropriate root cause analysis tools. Evaluates the effectiveness of the corrective actions.
• Identifies and reporting results that deviate from normal or expected results for routine and non-routine procedures and supports the resolution of the issue.
• Identifies areas of process improvements and works with technical groups in the implementation. May lead process improvements initiatives depending on complexity.
• Participates in regulatory audits and supports product/process requests from regulatory agencies.
• Follows the Leadership Imperatives competencies based on their leadership level within the organization (Individual Leader).

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Gurabo, Puerto Rico seeks a Senior Scientist to join the Innovative Medicine team. You will apply scientific principles to solve complex technical challenges, lead medium-to-high complexity projects, and drive improvements in manufacturing, packaging, and cleaning validation.

Strong judgment, cross‑functional collaboration, and independent decision‑making are essential. The role requires 6+ years of relevant experience (or 4–6 years with an advanced degree), knowledge of