Manufacturing Scientist, Biotherapeutics Drug Substance (Fixed-term)

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 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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Job Description:

Overview:

Are you passionate about driving innovation in biopharmaceutical manufacturing? Join our MSAT team and play a pivotal role in crafting the future of life-saving medicines. As a Scientist, you will influence commercial production, process validation, and ground breaking technology deployment. This is your chance to create a real impact on global health while working in a collaborative, dynamic environment that values scientific perfection and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or support Life Cycle Management (LCM) projects for commercial manufacturing.

• Drive introduction of new technologies and digitalization initiatives at the site.

• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in upstream (USP) and/or downstream (DSP) processes for pharmaceutical proteins.

• Author process validation documents and review validation protocols and reports.

• Ensure validation studies stay in sync with site standards and Johnson & Johnson guidelines.

• Integrate global standards into local production processes.

• Serve as primary contact between Operations, Quality, BTDS, and MSAT organizations.

• Lead and support investigations and risk assessments.

• Represent Leiden MSAT in global project teams and act as SME during audits and inspections.

Qualifications

Education:

• BS degree with 5+ years of proven experience OR advanced degree (MS/MBA/Ph.D.) with 2+ years of experience in a scientific or technical GMP environment.
  

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes (USP/DSP).

• Strong affinity in process validation and technology transfer.

• Ability to lead local small projects under limited supervision.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to explain technical and business issues.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with global standards integration and regulatory requirements (e.g., EudraLex).

• Prior involvement in audits and inspections as SME.

• Budget and resource planning experience

Other:

• Language: English proficiency required; Dutch is a plus.

• Certifications: None required; Six Sigma or similar preferred.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is 52 500 to 84 180 EUR on an annual basis and includes 8% holiday allowance.

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.]

Required Skills:

Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Cross-Functional Collaboration, Operational Excellence, Process Optimization, Validation and Qualification Policies, Procedures and Programs

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Emerging Technologies, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Supply Planning, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing