Scientist - MSAT Material Sciences

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: Supply Chain Engineering Job Sub Function: Process Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland Job Description: Johnson and Johnson is recruiting for a Scientist, MSAT Material Sciences (Lifecycle Management & External Supply Support) .

Summary:   The Materials Science Scientist is responsible for lifecycle management (LCM) of raw materials and product contact materials used in commercial manufacturing. The role ensures technical, quality, and business requirements are met to enable robust, compliant supply and product performance. In addition to acting as a key Materials Science point of contact for product lifecycle activities, the position is expected to lead technical material science projects across internal and external manufacturing networks, translate ambiguous business or technical challenges into structured execution plans, and align cross-functional stakeholders on risk-based decisions. The Scientist must be able to operate independently in complex and changing environments, creating clarity, prioritization, and timely decision-making while ensuring compliance, supply continuity, and product quality.

Drive end-to-end lifecycle management of raw materials across commercial products   Provide technical leadership in supplier strategy, material selection and qualification , issue resolution, in partnership with MSAT, Quality, Regulatory, Operations , Planning functions, Procurement and other relevant stakeholders   Assess impact of supplier and site-driven raw material changes    Provide materials science input into change controls , comparability, and regulatory impact assessments   Support product lifecycle activities including deviations, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives   Serve as Materials Science point of contact for internal/ external manufacturing sites and CMOs   Perform and/or review material risk assessments and ensure appropriate control strategies are defined   Support establishing and maintenance of raw material control strategies, including specification s and other documents   Provide inspection-ready documentation and ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements   Lead cross-functional technical projects related to raw material lifecycle management, supplier changes, material investigations, control strategy updates, and external supply support   Translate complex or ambiguous material science challenges into structured problem statements, risk assessments, action plans, timelines, and decision proposals   Drive alignment across MSAT, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Planning, Procurement, suppliers, and CMOs to ensure timely execution of material-related deliverables   Facilitate technical decision-making in situations with incomplete data by applying risk-based thinking, scientific rationale, and clear escalation pathways         Qualifications & Experience   MSc or PhD in Material Science, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, or related field   Experience in