Johnson & JohnsonSenior Manager Parenteral and Liquids Development
Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Senior Manager Parenteral and Liquids Development in Antwerp, Belgium. It pays €96k-€165k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
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Manage parenteral and liquid drug formulation development across the Janssen R&D portfolio.
At 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. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
Pharmaceutical Product R&DJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
Beerse, Antwerp, BelgiumJob Description:
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're hiring a Senior Manager / Associate Director into our Parenterals & Liquids Development (PLD) department within Drug Product Research & Development in Beerse, Belgium. We'd love to hear from you!
In PLD we design every parenteral and liquid formulation and process across the Janssen R&D Synthetics portfolio, from late Discovery through Commercialization. We develop solutions, microsuspensions, nanosuspensions, liposomes, microspheres, biodegradable rods, in situ forming gels and SEDDS. We deliver them through nearly every route: oral, buccal, IV, IM, SC, intra-organ, intra-tumoral, topical, nasal, ophthalmic, transdermal, intra-thecal and lung/inhalation.
The role
Advance formulation and process development for small molecules, peptides and oligonucleotides. Run technology transfers. Deliver regulatory submissions. Guide several programs at once and keep them aligned to CMC objectives and timelines. Apply Best Product at Pivotal and Speed to the Clinic principles. Plan resources, set priorities and decide what comes first when programs overlap. Uphold quality, compliance and safety, and know the rules that apply — GMP included, along with Safety, Health and Environment.
Help shape our direction from the PLD Leadership Team. Explore new technologies, define advanced drug delivery platforms, create patient-centric designs and fresh IP.
Recruit dedicated scientists and Mentor them. Lead your team to solve bigger problems each year. Connect PLD with Pharmaceutical & Material Sciences, Analytical Development, Pharmaceutical Supply & Engineering Sciences, Supply Chain, Quality and Regulatory. Partner with academia and CDMOs to deliver on your projects.
What it takes
- Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Bioengineering or Chemical Engineering — or a Master's plus equivalent experience
- 10+ years developing drug products in the pharmaceutical industry
- Deep experience in parenterals and liquids formulation and process development for synthetic compounds, including advanced drug delivery platforms
- A track record spanning preclinical formulations, developability assessments, clinical development, scale-up, technology transfer, criticality analysis, control strategies, regulatory filings and commercialization
Our offer:
- An exciting position in an international and dynamic environment with continuous learning and growth opportunities
- Working on a site that harbors all aspects of the drug discovery and development process, located close to the vibrant city of Antwerp.
- A competitive salary, on-site sport facilities, health/energy programs and other benefits for you and your family.
- An inclusive team environment where diversity and different opinions are respected and valued, and the importance of a good work-life balance is recognized.
Ready to take this on? Apply today!
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Budget Management, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Clinical Trial Protocols, Data Governance, Developing Others, Drug Discovery Development, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Interdisciplinary Work, Leadership, Market Research, Process Improvements, Product Development, Product Strategies, Prototype Development, Researching, Scientific Research, Team Management
The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
€96,000.00 - €165,025.00
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.
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