MSAT S&D Principal Scientist
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Summary
The Principal Scientist, Advanced Manufacturing - Synthetics Strategy & Deployment is a global technical and strategic role within Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT). The role is responsible for defining, prioritizing, and deploying advanced manufacturing technologies, digital solutions, and innovation programs across the global synthetic drug product network.
Job description
Global Advanced Manufacturing Strategy
- Develop and implement global deployment strategies for advanced manufacturing technologies across the synthetic manufacturing network
- Partner with MSAT, Supply Chain, JJT, Development, Quality, Specification Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Site Leadership to identify and prioritize deployment opportunities
- Establish long-term technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives, capacity strategies, sustainability commitments, and innovation priorities
- Shape future-state manufacturing and integrated quality capabilities through evaluation of emerging technologies and industry trends
- Influence enterprise investment decisions and technology portfolio prioritization through governance
Technology Deployment Leadership
- Lead global deployment of advanced manufacturing and integrated quality technologies following a prescribed End-to-End Innovation Deployment Process
- Partner with neighboring functions to provide strategic oversight and alignment for technology transfers, scale-up activities, and process implementation
- Ensure effective deployment plans are developed and executed across multiple sites and products
- Drive standardization and best practices across deployment programs
- Ensure successful knowledge transfer and long-term sustainability of deployed technologies
Business Value Creation and Realization
- Define and communicate compelling business cases for deployment opportunities
- Lead development of value propositions including cost, quality, reliability, compliance, cycle time, and sustainability benefits
- Establish value realization frameworks and performance metrics
- Monitor deployment outcomes and ensure achievement of expected business benefits
- Support Long Range Financial Planning (LRFP) and strategic business planning activities through robust opportunity evaluation
Technical Leadership and Subject Matter Expertise
- Provide scientific leadership for complex technical challenges associated with commercial manufacturing processes
- Guide technical decision-making for manufacturing modernization initiatives
- Promote scientific excellence through application of data science, automation, digital technologies, and advanced process understanding
Global Stakeholder Engagement and Influence
- Establish strong partnerships with manufacturing sites, platform organizations, and external collaborators
- Influence leadership through clear communication of technical strategy, risks, opportunities, and progress
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
- Represent MSAT in governance forums, steering committees, and strategic initiatives
Innovation and External Engagement
- Monitor external technology developments and benchmark industry capabilities
- Develop relationships with academic institutions, technology suppliers, industry consortia, and strategic partners
- Evaluate emerging solutions and identify opportunities for competitive advantage
- Contribute to publications, patents, and thought leadership activities when appropriate
Technical Documentation and Regulatory Support
- Author and review technical reports, deployment plans, business cases, and scientific assessments
- Support regulatory filings and inspections related to deployment technologies
- Ensure documentation meets corporate quality and compliance requirements
- Establish and maintain technical standards and deployment guidance documents
- Drive consistency in deployment execution and knowledge management globally
Leadership
- Demonstrate Credo-based leadership and influence without authority across a global matrix organization
- Lead complex, multi-site initiatives with significant business impact
- Build and sustain high-performing collaborative networks
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Data Science, or a related scientific discipline
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience in pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, MSAT, process engineering, or related technical functions
- Demonstrated experience leading global deployment of complex manufacturing technologies
- Experience with commercialization, technology transfer, process validation, and lifecycle management
Benefits
- Vacation
- Sick time
- Holiday pay
- Floating holidays
- Parental leave
- Condolence leave
- Caregiver leave
- Volunteer leave
- Military spouse time-off
Company overview
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson, leading the way in medical innovation with a relentless focus on bringing transformational treatments to patients worldwide. The company applies rigorous science and compassion to address the most complex diseases of our time, developing groundbreaking medicines across key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiopulmonary medicine. With deep expertise and global reach, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine reimagines how devastating diseases are treated and cured, delivering hope and better care for millions of patients and their families. The organization pioneers the path from laboratory research to clinical application, championing patients every step of the way while maintaining an unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and patient-centered innovation.