Senior Scientific Director Drug Product Development

<p><span>At Johnson &amp; 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</span></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><span><span>Job Function: </span></span></b></p>Discovery &amp; <span>Pre-Clinical/Clinical</span> Development<p></p><p></p><p><b><span><span>Job Sub </span></span><span><span>Function: </span></span></b></p>Pharmaceutical Product R&amp;D<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Category:</b></p>People Leader<p></p><p></p><p><b>All Job Posting Locations:</b></p>Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><p><b>About Innovative Medicine </b></p><p></p><p>Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.</p><p>Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.</p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine</span></a></p><p></p><p>The Global Pharmaceutical Product Development and Supply (PPDS) organization, part of the Discovery, Product Development and Supply (DPDS) division of Johnson &amp; Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM), is dedicated to developing advanced drug delivery solutions for our Synthetic Modalities portfolio (small molecules, oligonucleotides, peptides, conjugates, etc). Our development hubs span the US, Asia, and Europe, and comprise a network of vibrant teams including over 200 dedicated professionals.</p><p><span>           </span></p><p>We are searching for a <b>Senior Scientific Director - Drug Product Development</b> specialized in product and process design and development for all <b>Solid Dosage Forms</b>, based at our R&amp;D facility in Beerse, Belgium.</p><p></p><p><b><span>Purpose: </span></b><span>As lead of the </span>Solid Dosage Form Center of Excellence you are responsible for defining and executing the strategy for the development of solid drug products across synthetic modalities — including small molecules, peptides, and larger macromolecules — delivering patient-centric transformational therapies for patients.</p><p></p><p>In this role, you will drive impact through:</p><ul><li><b>Leading a multidisciplinary team</b> of ~50 scientists, building technical depth, mentoring talent, fostering expertise and innovation.</li><li><b>Driving patient-centric product design</b></li><li><b>Delivering scalable solutions</b>, ensuring robust, manufacturable, and launch-ready products for global markets.</li><li><b>Ensuring quality &amp; compliance</b> by embedding quality-by-design and regulatory rigor throughout development.</li><li><b>Accelerating development through collaboration</b> with CMC, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to enable timely launches and lifecycle success.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>You will be responsible for</span></b><b>:</b></p><p></p><p>As a key member of the Pharmaceutical Product Development and Supply Leadership team, you will significantly influence the future of novel product and process development for Johnson &amp; Johnson. Your role will entail a wide array of responsibilities, including:</p><ul><li><b>Strategic Leadership</b><br/>Define and execute global strategy for solid dosage form development from Late Lead Optimization through Commercialization. Drive innovation in formulation science, manufacturing technologies, and digital solutions to accelerate timelines and optimize product performance.</li><li><b>Scientific Leadership</b><br/>Lead design and development of solid oral dosage forms—tablets, capsules, and advanced delivery systems. Deploy conventional and emerging technologies (e.g., Continuous Manufacturing, amorphous solid dispersions, 3D printing) to ensure robust, quality-driven formulations. Stay ahead of technological and regulatory trends.</li><li><b>Portfolio Delivery</b><br/>Deliver formulation and process development for multiple development programs, across all Johnson &amp; Johnson Innovative Medicines Therapeutic Areas.  Ensure timely, cost-effective milestones from preclinical to launch, including risk mitigation, scale-up, tech transfer, and regulatory submissions (CMC, control strategies). Support lifecycle management and L&amp;A due diligence.</li><li><b>People Leadership</b><br/>Build and mentor a high-performing team. Provide technical reviews, coaching, and foster a culture of collaboration,