Senior Principal Scientist, Biologics Discovery Process Research Integrator

Senior Principal Scientist, Biologics Discovery Process Research Integrator

Locations:
Malvern, Pennsylvania and Spring House, Pennsylvania.

Job Sub Function: Biotherapeutics R&D

Job Category: Scientific/Technology

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Principal Scientist, Biologics Discovery Process Research (BDPR) Integrator to be located in Spring House, PA or Malvern, PA.

Purpose: The Senior Principal Scientist will serve as the scientific and strategic connection point between Therapeutic Development & Supply (TDS) and Discovery teams, enabling seamless end‑to‑end decision‑making for biologics programs. This role is deeply technical and focuses on proactively identifying and mitigating development risks during the discovery phase. The leader will ensure that structural, biophysical, expression, and develop ability insights are assessed and effectively integrated into Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) strategies and program planning.

Additionally, the leader will be tasked with identifying early opportunities to assess knowledge gaps to derisk program development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the BDPR integrator on Discovery project teams, aligning strategy, data expectations, and technical risk assessment across Discovery and Development.
• Provide deep scientific guidance on molecule selection, engineering, develop ability, manufacturability, expression, and protein structure–function considerations.
• Identify and mitigate CMC, technical, operational, and manufacturability risks early, translating findings into clear program recommendations and mitigation plans.
• Ensure continuity of scientific rationale and technical context as programs advance from Discovery through candidate nomination and IND‑enabling activities.
• Build trusted cross‑functional partnerships and influence decision‑making across Therapeutics Discovery (TD), Preclinical Sciences & Translational Safety (PSTS), Therapeutic Areas (TAs), and TDS in matrixed governance and technical forums.

Qualifications / Requirements

• PhD in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemical or Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of biopharmaceutical R&D experience spanning Discovery and Development / CMC functions.
• Deep technical expertise in protein structure, develop ability principles, and expression considerations and their impact on CMC development.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end biologics development, including the scientific and operational needs of CMC.
• Proven ability to influence without authority, manage complex partner groups, and deliver results in a matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and scientific storytelling skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting IND‑enabling or early clinical development efforts.
• Familiarity with predictive modeling, sequence/structure analysis tools, or computational develop ability platforms.
• Experience working across global teams or in high‑complexity program environments.

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.

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If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.