Job Type: Full time
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.comAs 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 EngineeringJob Sub Function: Process EngineeringJob Category:People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:Athens, Georgia, United States of AmericaJob Description:MSAT Synthetic Manufacturing Drug Substance – Cleaning SciencesLocations: Beerse, Geel (Belgium), Basel, Allschwil, Schaffhausen (Switzerland), Cork (Ireland), Athens, GA (USA)About Johnson & Johnson Innovative MedicineAt Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Through our Innovative Medicine and MedTech platforms, we deliver breakthrough therapies that transform patient lives worldwide. We value diversity of thought, foster inclusion, and support people in reaching their full potential.For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been part of our culture at Johnson & Johnson. Rooted in Our Credo, DEI strengthens belonging, fuels innovation, and helps us better understand and meet the needs of the communities we serve. We foster an inclusive environment where different perspectives are valued, and our people can thrive and reach their full potential.Role SummaryThe MSAT Synthetic Drug Substance Fellow – Cleaning Sciences is a global, senior scientific leadership role within the MSAT Synthetic Drug Substance platform.This role strengthens platform-wide synthetic drug substance cleaning sciences capability across a complex, multi-product manufacturing network, supporting increasing compound potency, portfolio complexity, and global regulatory expectations.The Fellow serves as the global technical authority for synthetic drug substance cleaning sciences, providing scientific leadership, lifecycle stewardship, and external advocacy. The Fellow collaborates closely with internal & external manufacturing site cleaning sciences teams that execute cleaning lifecycle activities and cleaning validation.Key ResponsibilitiesScientific LeadershipSet global technical direction for synthetic drug substance cleaning sciences and resolve complex, high-impact issuesProvide expertise in cleaning chemistry and cross-contamination risk management to set science-based residue limits and controlsSteward science‑based principles and technical positions for cleaning strategies across the global network to drive consistent, compliant decisionsConsult on novel, high‑complexity, or precedent‑setting scenarios (e.g. high‑potency compounds, new chemical classes, complex equipment trains) to enable timely decisions and risk mitigationBenchmark best practice in the sustainability aspects of cleaningCleaning Validation & Lifecycle StrategySteward global cleaning validation frameworks aligned with ICH guidelines to enable consistent, inspection-ready approachesApply lifecycle thinking across validation, continued verification, and re-validation to sustain control and drive continuous improvementSet global, risk-based principles for worst-case selection, sampling approaches, and analytical strategy to enable standardized, science-based acceptance criteria across sitesServe as the technical escalation point for complex cleaning-related changes, deviations, and investigations to ensure scientifically sound root-cause conclusions and effective CAPAProactive Lifecycle Cleaning ReadinessDrive proactive cleaning readiness with R&D cleaning experts, tech transfer, and sites across commercialization readiness and post-launch lifecycle to de-risk commercialization and subsequent changesEmbed cleaning criteria in tech transfer and lifecycle change assessments to enable right-first-time validation and sustained control at sitesDefine cleaning maturity and compliance-risk criteria to inform supplier selection, and support the uplift of supplier capability in cleaning sciences, as neededCross-Functional, Technology & External EngagementPartner with cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, Engineering, Quality, Impurity Management, Tox, EHS) to align cleaning strategy and accelerate adoption of proven and emerging cleaning technologiesDrive adoption of global synthetic drug substance cleaning technical positions and lessons learned across sites to standardize best practices and executionRepresenting J&J in industry and scientific forums to shape external thinking and stay current on evolving expectationsCapability BuildingSteer network-wide synthetic drug substance cleaning science capability priorities to strengthen technical decision qualityAs a core member of Cleaning Sciences CoP (Community of Practice), provide technical governance for global guidance and learning assets to enable consistent application across sitesEnable technical peer review and knowledge sharing to accelerate learning and standardize best practicesQualificationsEducation:Enable technical peer review and knowledge sharing to accelerate learning and standardize best practicesExperience:15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing/MSAT/technical operations, with deep expertise in synthetic drug substance manufacturing operations and a strong understanding of interdependencies with cleaning science and validationDemonstrated ability to set or govern global technical standards/strategies and influence decisions across sites without direct authorityProven track record in supporting regulatory inspections and responding to complex technical questions related to cleaning and contamination controlExperience partnering cross-functionally (e.g., Quality, Engineering/GET, Toxicology, EHS) to deliver risk-based, compliant outcomesExternal scientific engagement (e.g., publications, conferences, industry consortia/working groups) preferredWhat Success Looks LikeCleaning readiness enabled through partnership with R&D and site cleaning experts across commercialization readiness, tech transfer, and lifecycle changes to reduce late rework and validation delaysGlobal cleaning strategies and technical positions applied consistently across sites to strengthen inspection readiness and complianceComplex cleaning decisions resolved efficiently through clear standards and expert escalation support to improve right-first-time executionCleaning capability and technology adoption, including emerging technologies, kept current with industry advances and evolving regulatory expectations to enable robust, efficient manufacturingRequired Skills:  Preferred Skills:Agile Decision Making, Consulting, Crisis Management, Developing Others, Disruptive Innovations, Emerging Technologies, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Standards, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Improvements, Product Costing, Program Management, Project Schedule, Resource Planning, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Research  The anticipated base pay range for this position is :$150 000,00 - $258 750,00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation –120 hours per calendar yearSick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar yearFor additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits