Principal Scientist, MSAT S&D

Johnson & Johnson

. Define, prioritize, and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies, digital solutions, and innovation programs across the global synthetic drug product network .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeTitusville • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $102,000 - $173,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies and digital solutions, with a strong focus on global deployment strategies, process implementation, and regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Advanced Manufacturing TechnologiesGlobal Deployment StrategiesTechnology TransferProcess ValidationPharmaceutical Development

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Hard Skills

Chemical EngineeringPharmaceutical SciencesBiochemical EngineeringData ScienceProcess EngineeringCommercializationLifecycle ManagementTechnical RoadmapsPerformance MetricsSustainability Commitments

Soft Skills

Strategic OversightCollaborative NetworkingScientific LeadershipTechnical Decision-MakingKnowledge Transfer

Industry Keywords

MSATSupply ChainQualityRegulatory AffairsTechnical StandardsDeployment PlansInnovation ProgramsGovernance ForumsSteering CommitteesMulti-Site Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, prioritize, and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies, digital solutions, and innovation programs across the global synthetic drug product network
Develop and implement global deployment strategies for advanced manufacturing technologies
Partner with MSAT, Supply Chain, JJT, Development, Quality, Specification Management, Regulatory Affairs, and site leadership
Establish technical roadmaps aligned with business objectives, capacity strategies, sustainability commitments, and innovation priorities
Lead global deployment of advanced manufacturing and integrated quality technologies
Provide strategic oversight for technology transfers, scale-up activities, and process implementation
Develop and execute deployment plans across multiple sites and products
Drive standardization, best practices, knowledge transfer, and sustainability across deployment programs
Define business cases, value propositions, value realization frameworks, and performance metrics
Support Long Range Financial Planning and strategic business planning through opportunity evaluation
Provide scientific leadership for complex technical challenges in commercial manufacturing
Guide technical decision-making for manufacturing modernization initiatives
Represent MSAT in governance forums, steering committees, and strategic initiatives
Monitor external technology developments and evaluate emerging solutions
Develop relationships with academic institutions, technology suppliers, industry consortia, and strategic partners
Author and review technical reports, deployment plans, business cases, and scientific assessments
Support regulatory filings and inspections related to deployment technologies
Establish technical standards and deployment guidance documents
Lead complex, multi-site initiatives and build collaborative networks across a global matrix organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Data Science, or a related scientific discipline
Minimum 10–15 years of experience in pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, MSAT, process engineering, or related technical functions
Demonstrated experience leading global deployment of complex manufacturing technologies
Experience with commercialization, technology transfer, process validation, and lifecycle management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member; 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours