Principal Scientist in Chemical Process R&D

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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Chemical Research

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

 

We are searching for the best talent for Principal Scientist in Chemical Process R&D to be in Beerse.

 

Purpose:

As Principal Scientist in Chemical Process R&D (CPRD), you will lead and execute research to develop therapeutic agents, with a focus on originating high‑quality scientific experiments, advancing methodologies, and applying state‑of‑the‑art scientific knowledge. You will take leadership roles across projects at different stages of development and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners. 

 

Qualifications / Requirements:

Ph.D. degree with minimum 5 years of experience in the area of process chemistry within the pharmaceutical industry

Master in Organic chemistry or related area with minimum 7 years of professional experience in process chemistry

Ability to connect and adapt rapidly with different cultural environments

Demonstrated ability to handle challenging situations as scientific leader

Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluent in English both verbal and in writing

Team player mentality, the ability to collaborate in a diverse team environment to find solutions for complex problems, willing to challenge the status quo in a constructive manner

Strong hands‑on lab expertise designing, running, and troubleshooting complex experiments; solid understanding of process development principles.

Excellent data analysis and scientific communication skills (reports and presentations) with professional working proficiency in English

Production and process technical transfer experience

Experience in interacting and leading external partners

Familiarity with compliance requirements within cGMP, safety and regulatory environments

Speaking mandarin could be advantageous

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Chemistry, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Drug Discovery Development, Equipment Maintenance, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Interdisciplinary Work, Organizing, Pharmaceutical Trends, Pharmacology, Quantitative Research, Research Ethics, Scientific Research, Strategic Change, Technical Credibility, Use of Laboratory Equipment

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€82,000.00 - €141,450.00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.