Sr Laboratory Large Molecule Drug Product Process Scientist

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Supports life cycle management (LCM) and process optimization for large-molecule parenteral products within the MSAT global department. Executes process development studies, analyzes process data, aids PAT/digital tool rollout, and supports Annex1 process changes. Ensures GMP/ICH compliance and collaborates with cross-functional and external partners.

What you'd actually do

  1. Prepare, review, and approve technical protocols, reports, and product impact assessments related to product lifecycle management (LCM) and 2nd TT.
  2. Apply and improve lab-scale models to evaluate process parameters and ranges; translate findings to scale up and confirm or adjust critical/key parameters
  3. Analyze process data and access data driven changes for 2nd TT or LCM activities
  4. Plan and execute process development studies in the lab on product to support lifecycle decisions for unit operation (freeze/thaw, mixing, filtration, filling)
  5. Lead filter validation activities with external partners

Skills

Required

  • MSc/PhD in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related; 5+ years in MSAT/LCM/Tech Transfer in pharma/biotech
  • Strong hands-on experience executing lab studies and process validations with external vendors/CMOs
  • Skills on data-evaluation using tools (e.g., JMP, Minitab, Excel).
  • GXP experience in Pharma production and Laboratory
  • Familiarity with GMP/ICH and systems like LIMS/MES/SAP; strong stakeholder management.
  • Proficient in English

Nice to have

  • German language skills
  • Creative, flexible and open-minded
  • Agile Decision Making
  • Coaching
  • Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
  • Critical Thinking
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Issue Escalation
  • Lean Supply Chain Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Process Control
  • Process Engineering
  • Product Costing
  • Product Improvements
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application
  • Situational Awareness
  • Technical Research
  • Technologically Savvy
  • Validation Testing
  • Vendor Selection

What the JD emphasized

  • GMP/ICH compliance
  • GMP/ICH compliance