Senior Scientist, Parenterals & Liquids Development

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 Development Job Sub Function: Pharmaceutical Product R&D 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 a Senior Scientist, Parenterals & Liquids Development located in Beerse, Belgium. Purpose:   Within Drug Product Research and Development (DPRD) we are seeking a Formulation/Process Senior Scientist with a primary focus on Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) and targeted Lipid Nanoparticle (t-LNP) technologies in the Parenterals & Liquids Development (PLD) department.   In the PLD team, we are at the forefront of innovation. We develop groundbreaking Parenteral and Liquid drug product formulations and processes across our R&D Synthetics portfolio (small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides) from late Discovery to Commercialization. This portfolio covers a variety of formulation types such as solutions, (nano)suspensions, liposomes, lipid-based systems, biodegradable microspheres and rods for various administration routes. This position is focused on expanding our capabilities in LNP and t-LNP systems for the delivery of RNA-based therapeutics.   As a Senior Scientist within the team, you will primarily contribute to the development of innovative t-LNP drug products from early development through late clinical stages and commercialization – while also contributing your formulation and process expertise across the broader range of technologies developed within the PLD team. You will lead and implement formulation and process development activities supporting the design, characterization, scale-up, and tech transfer for clinical translation of t-LNP as well as other drug delivery platforms. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including RNA drug substance development, Protein development, Chemistry, Process engineering, Analytical development, Pharmaceutical and Material sciences, Clinical supply, and external partners to advance the cutting-edge delivery platform. You will be responsible for : Performs formulation and process development activities for innovative parenteral and liquid dosage forms across our R&D Synthetics portfolio, with strong focus formulation and process optimization of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) and targeted lipid nanoparticle (t-LNP) systems intended for the delivery of RNA and other advanced therapeutics. Develop and optimize LNP manufacturing processes, including nanoparticle formation, TFF, conjugation, sterile filtration, and fill-finish considerations. Performs hands-on laboratory work and collects results in electronic lab notebook and reports. Provide technical leadership for scale-up,