Senior Scientist, Viral Vector Process Development - Downstream

Job Description

Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C., a division of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Senior Scientist, Viral Vector Process Development - Downstream, located in Spring House, PA.
At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science.
We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at www.janssen.com and follow us @JanssenGlobal. Janssen Research & Development, LLC is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies.
The Senior Scientist in the Large Molecule (LM) Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) will work independently and in conjunction with appropriate teams to define scientific strategy and to support program/project needs. The candidate will also independently lead, design and perform development and characterization in support of downstream process development viral vectors. This role requires that candidates can provide matrix leadership and support people development.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Design, execute, and lead process development experiments for lentivirus vectors and other biologic drug candidates (other viral vectors, vaccines etc.), including rational process design/development and characterization studies relevant to the stage of development.
• Drive innovation for viral vector process development including publications, IP, and evaluation of new technologies.
• Author and review documents for regulatory filings (IND, IMPD, BLA, MAA) and internal company use.
• Design experiments and provide relevant data to support responses for regulatory agencies.
• Create an environment of scientific excellence and advancement, including knowledge of current landscape, external engagement, and industry direction.
Qualifications
• PhD in Biochemical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or a related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience is required OR MS with at least 8-10 years of relevant experience OR a BS with at least 12 years of relevant experience is required.
• Demonstrated competency and experience with viral vectors purification and technical understanding is required
• Experience developing procedures and transferring of the processes to cGMP facility is required.
• Effective communication skills and demonstrated leadership in providing integration of activities and delivering information across multifunctional groups and sites is required. Matrix leadership and/or people development must be demonstrated.
• The candidate should be able to use emerging developments in relevant scientific fields to generate new research ideas and initiatives. Association with scientific organizations and external engagement/influence is preferred
• Focus on contributions to scientific literature and IP
• Experience with authoring and reviewing regulatory filings (IND, IMPD, BLA, MAA) is preferred
• This position is based in Spring House, PA and may require up to 10% of domestic and international travel.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Primary Location
United States-Pennsylvania-Spring House-
Organization
Janssen Research & Development, LLC (6084)
Job Function
R&D
Requisition ID
3349190828