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Job Function:
Supply Chain EngineeringJob Sub Function:
Process EngineeringJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Ringaskiddy, Cork, IrelandJob Description:
Johnson and Johnson is recruiting for a Scientist, MSAT Material Sciences (Lifecycle Management & External Supply Support).
Position 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.
Key Responsibilities
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 specifications 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 biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Understanding of raw materials impact on process and product quality
Experience with lifecycle management, change control, and risk assessment processes
Experience working with external manufacturing sites or CMOs is preferred
Demonstrated experience leading technical or cross-functional projects in a biopharmaceutical, MSAT, Quality, Supply Chain, or external manufacturing environment is preferred
Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and drive alignment across functions, sites, suppliers, or CMOs is required
Strong project leadership skills, including the ability to define scope, structure workstreams, manage timelines, identify risks, and drive decisions is required
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or changing environments, creating structure, prioritizing actions, and moving work forward with limited guidance is required
Strong collaboration and communication skills is required
Working knowledge of GMP and applicable regulatory frameworks is required
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agile Decision Making, Coaching, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Product Costing, Product Improvements, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing, Vendor SelectionThe anticipated base pay range for this position is:
€64,000.00 - €103,040.00Benefits:
In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.
*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.
