OverviewAt Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Learn more at https://www.jnj.comJob Function: Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical DevelopmentJob Sub Function: Chemical ResearchJob Category: Scientific/TechnologyLocations: Beerse, Antwerp, BelgiumJob DescriptionOur 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-medicineIn the chemical process research and development (CPRD) department the Lead Process Chemist (LPC) is responsible for directing advanced research aimed at the development of therapeutic agents including: originating scientific experiments; ensuring high quality standards; developing new methodologies; originating and developing projects; leading a team as Lead Process Chemist and/or Scientific Integrator; maintaining a state of the art technical proficiency in knowledge areas pertaining to multiple stages of development.Are you energized by bringing the best chemistry and process to the market? Are you performant in leading project teams in a matrix structure? Then you might be the candidate we are looking for.Key ResponsibilitiesDesigns and guides scientific experiments. Originates and develops new project ideasEnsures the proper and timely preparation of technical reports, manuscripts, and other documents. Publishes work in scientific journals/patents where appropriateApplies state-of-the-art scientific knowledge to assigned projects and demonstrates cross-disciplinary proficiencyEstablishes priorities, checkpoints, and time frames for experimental work in support of objectives and progressKeeps abreast of current scientific developments by reading broadly and engaging with outside scientistsAttends in-house seminars, local and national scientific meetingsTrains and directs laboratory personnel; delegates work, evaluates performance, and plans developmental opportunitiesParticipates in research discussions to help establish valid scientific directionsEnsures new inventions are documented as evidence of invention and reduction to practiceEnsures work adheres to operating procedures and safety regulations; complies with GMP principles when necessaryLeads by example and acts as a mentor to less experienced colleaguesActs as a role model for lab safetyQualificationsEducationPhD in Chemistry with a consistent track record of developing processes in a pharmaceutical industry settingExperience and Skills5+ years of experience directing a team in a small molecule API process development functionDemonstrated ability to scale processes to large-scale manufacturingAbility to lead a project team and contribute as a member of CMC teamsDetail oriented with the ability to make quick decisionsStrategic problem solverPreferredAbility to implement artificial intelligence as a tool to improve our way of workingOtherProficient in EnglishThis function might require up to 10% international travelNote: The description includes references to locations and timelines as of the posting date.
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