Sr Associate Scientist Scientist TechTransfer and Life Cycle Management Yacht Life Sciences

Bedrijfsomschrijving

About the Company

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is focused on the development, production and marketing of vaccines and antibodies to prevent and combat infectious diseases. At the Leiden Site, talented and multi-scaled people are working in a dynamic culture in which innovation and a 'can do' state of mind are the central points.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

This is a leading site for commercial & clinical manufacturing in the dynamic business of Biotherapeutics and Vaccines. They combine our proven strengths with innovation to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. At Johnson & Johnson, enthusiastic people are working together in a dynamic culture where innovation and driven mentality are a common good. Together, they strive for a future in which disease is a thing of the past.

Why YACHT ?

Because of challenging positions at leading (biotech) companies, a large network and development opportunities! These are the advantages of working via YACHT.

With us, you will get all the space to grow further. Together we will look for assignments that suit your ambitions and help you to realize your goals. Through coaching, for example, but also by inviting you to interesting courses, knowledge sessions and inspiring meetings.

Through us, you will get access to a network of professionals and companies that are happy to share their knowledge and opportunities with you.

Job Description

We have a vacancy for a (Sr Associate) Scientist TechTransfer / Life Cycle Management (LCM) to work at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, at Leiden site Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT).

MSAT manages the process technology platform strategy for the production of biotherapeutics and vaccines in Leiden. They are responsible for Validation and Standardization of Equipment for New Product Introduction, and Life Cycle Management (LCM) of their commercial production processes.

The employee is acquainted with the annual company and division goals and is aware of how he/she can influence these through his/her performance.

The (Sr Associate) Scientist is a member of the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) Team with the dedicated focus on:

1. New Product Introduction (NPI) / Life Cycle Management (LCM)

2. (Process) Validation

3. Process improvements

4. Standards and new technology deployment

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to LCM/New Technology Introduction for the Site
• Lead and/or support Life Cycle Management projects
• Lead and/or support introduction of new technologies and digitalization projects
• Act as Subject Matter Expert in USP and/or DSP for commercial manufacturing of pharmaceutical proteins and vaccines
• Define (process) validation strategies.
• Write and review (process) validation protocols and reports
• Responsible that validation studies are executed conform site standards and Johnson & Johnson guidelines and meet the quality requirements
• Ensure integration of the global standards into local production processes
• Act as primary interface between the Leiden site Operations, Quality, BTDS departments and the MSAT organization
• Capable of leading and supporting complex investigations, facilitation of risk assessments
• Act as SME during internal and external audits and inspections
• Represent Leiden MSAT in global project teams.

Job requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience and BS degree or equivalent OR 4+ years with advanced degree MS/MBA/Ph.D. or equivalent in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Manufacturing Science and Technology
• Excellent knowledge of and experience in a scientific or technical core area. Overall knowledge of multiple technical and business disciplines.
• Experience with technical transfer
• Experience with Life Cycle Management (LCM)
• Ability to deliver local as well as regional small projects, global project work streams or departmental programs successfully under limited supervision. Selects applicable engineering/scientific tactics. Manages multiple moderate size projects.
• Experienced in coaching and training others
• Supports in defining department, project and/or program goals and tactics. Defines objectives to achieve targets on a team and/or individual level.
• Troubleshoots more complex problems and suggests effective resolutions.
• Provides direct input to budget and resource planning.

Terms of employment

We offer a challenging position which allows you to work in a dynamic and international environment, ensuring diversity in your work and creating plenty of opportunities for personal development.

This concerns a secondment contract for one year via Yacht with an initial assignment for 1 year at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine with possibility of extension.

We will offer a competitive benefit package in line with the seniority of the position, with a salary between 4800 and 5750 euro gross per 4-week period (based on full-time employment)

Working full-time is preferred (32 or 36 hours can be discussed).