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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Demonstrates expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies and digital solutions, with a strong focus on global deployment strategies and process implementation. Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, establish technical standards, and drive innovation in pharmaceutical development.

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Advanced Manufacturing TechnologiesGlobal Deployment StrategiesTechnology TransferProcess ValidationDigital Solutions

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Hard Skills

Chemical EngineeringPharmaceutical SciencesProcess EngineeringData ScienceReal-Time Release Testing (RTRt)Process Analytical Technology (PAT)Advanced Process ControlMultivariate AnalyticsDigital ManufacturingLifecycle Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationStrategic OversightDecision-MakingKnowledge Transfer

Tools & Technologies

CAPALean Supply Chain ManagementProgram ManagementProject Scheduling

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical DevelopmentManufacturingMSATInnovation ProgramsSustainability Commitments

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 deployment of advanced manufacturing and integrated quality technologies through the End-to-End Innovation Deployment Process
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 long-term sustainability
Define business cases, value propositions, value realization frameworks, and performance metrics
Monitor deployment outcomes and achievement of business benefits
Support Long Range Financial Planning and strategic business planning
Provide scientific leadership for complex commercial manufacturing challenges
Guide technical decision-making for manufacturing modernization initiatives
Establish partnerships with manufacturing sites, platform organizations, external collaborators, academic institutions, technology suppliers, industry consortia, and strategic partners
Represent MSAT in governance forums, steering committees, and strategic initiatives
Author and review technical reports, deployment plans, business cases, and scientific assessments
Support regulatory filings and inspections
Establish technical standards and deployment guidance documents
Lead complex, multi-site initiatives and build collaborative networks

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
Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies, digital solutions, and innovation programs
Knowledge of process intensification, real-time release testing (RTRt), process analytical technology (PAT), advanced process control, digital manufacturing, multivariate analytics, modeling, and data-driven manufacturing solutions
Ability to lead complex, multi-site initiatives in a global matrix organization
Preferred skills include CAPA, industrial hygiene, lean supply chain management, process control, process engineering, product costing, program management, project scheduling, and STEM application

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 sick time 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
Accommodation support for applicants with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment