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Senior Scientist, Global Process Development, Drug Product Development and Delivery

Johnson & Johnson
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jan 2026

About the role

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:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Biotherapeutics R&D

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine:

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.
 

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
 

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for Senior Scientist, Global Process Development, Drug Product Development and Delivery in Malvern, PA.


Purpose:
This role involves supporting the development of innovative Biotherapeutic projects by contributing to the design and execution of experiments, advancing next-generation manufacturing technologies and approaches, and improving standard procedures. The individual will collaborate on preparing technical documentation, mentor junior team members, and uphold Johnson & Johnson’s values in a dynamic research environment. This position offers an opportunity to grow as a developing scientist while making meaningful contributions to cutting-edge biotherapeutic solutions.


You will be responsible for:

  • Acts as an individual contributor in the execution of Biotherapeutic projects to support development programs
  • Assists with the process development and technology transfer of lead biologic candidates for various Biotherapeutic modalities
  • Independently designs experiments and analyses based on interpretations and integration of emerging literature or other sources
  • Assists in developing recommendations for improving standard procedures
  • Contributes to the preparation and submission of technical reports, patent applications, protocols, and manuscripts, including detailed outcomes and research findings
  • Coaches and mentors junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities
     

Qualifications / Requirements:


Education:

  • Minimum of B.S. degree in Science, Engineering and Technical subjects is required
  • PhD in a technical field (e.g. Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Biochemistry) is highly preferred 

Required:

  • Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in pharmaceutical development or related field.
  • Works under general supervision to contribute to research and/or analytic projects and tasks.
  • Individual contributor that performs more complex assignments and contributes to projects and processes within own area of responsibility.
  • Applies general knowledge and understanding of principles and practices to address problems.

Preferred:

  • Experience with development of combination products, including autoinjectors, on-body injectors, and other drug delivery devices.
  • Experience with statistical techniques including hypothesis testing, regression and design of experiments.
     

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 
 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to req

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