Sr Laboratory Molecule Drug Product Process Scientist

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Supply Chain Engineering

Process Engineering

Scientific/Technology

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

This role supports life cycle management (LCM) and process optimization for large‑molecule parenteral products within the MSAT global department. Responsibilities include execution of process development studies, supportive tech‑transfer tasks, analysis of process data, aid in PAT/digital tool rollout, and support Annex1 process changes. The role ensures GMP/ICH compliance and collaborates with cross‑functional and external partners.

• Prepare, review, and approve technical protocols, reports, and product impact assessments related to LCM and 2nd tech transfer.
• Apply and improve lab‑scale models to evaluate process parameters and ranges; translate findings to scale up and confirm or adjust critical/key parameters.
• Analyze process data and assess data‑driven changes for 2nd TT or LCM activities.
• Plan and execute process development studies in the lab on product to support lifecycle decisions for unit operations (freeze/thaw, mixing, filtration, filling).
• Lead filter validation activities with external partners.
• Support new technology, PAT, and digital tool implementation to commercial processes.
• Ensure GMP/ICH compliance; document.
• Collaborate globally with cross‑functional teams and commercial supply chain to review process performance data in depth and drive process improvements.
• Enable MSAT digital capabilities and establish the LCM function by implementing tools, processes, and training to streamline scale‑up and support tech‑transfer and process changes.

• Opportunity to develop process engineering skills and data analysis.
• Support the department information technology and building up the LCM department.
• Support process modeling and the statistical analysis of data.
• Contribute to best practice initiatives aimed at streamlining process development processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• 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 in 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;
  German language skills are optional.
• Creative, flexible and open‑minded.

This role requires a minimum of 3 days a week onsite presence at the JNJ Schaffhausen site. More days onsite per week may be required, depending on lab study execution. Flexibility is expected to ensure timely study execution in the labs.

• 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