Senior Scientist Chemical Research

• Job title Senior Scientist Chemical Research
• Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development
• Sub function Chemical Research
• Category Senior Scientist, Chemical Research (ST6)
• Location Beerse / Belgium
• Date posted Apr 28 2026
• Requisition number R-066525
• Work pattern Fully Onsite

Description

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.

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Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices markets. Growing on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees, committed to inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer, our over 125,000 employees in 60 countries are united in a common mission: To help people everywhere live longer, healthier, happier lives.

We are seeking a Senior Scientist Chemical Process Engineering to join our growing Chemical Technology & Engineering group within Chemical Process Research & Development (CPRD). In this pivotal role, you will be part of the development team, responsible for the development of API manufacturing processes through lab-based experimental work combined with process modelling & data

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Key Responsibilities:

• API Process Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, optimize, and scale-up processes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Lab Experimental Work guided by modelling and statistics.
• Data Analysis: Utilize PAT tools and modeling software, embracing a data-driven attitude. Interest in programming and machine learning techniques to analyze data in an API context is valued.
• Innovative Solutions: Foster innovation by scouting for new technologies and supporting digitalization efforts within R&D.
• Automation: gain hands-on experience with lab automation, including HTE equipment, dispensers, cobots, and flow chemistry platforms.
• Manufacturing Expertise: Gain deep knowledge of manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality products. Support new product launches, technology transfer, and late-stage development.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Lead initiatives in collaboration with external networks, including academic institutions and contract research organizations, while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Encourage a culture of inclusion and teamwork within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications & skills:

• Education: PhD or equivalent experience in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, with a minimum of 4 years of industrial experience in API development or manufacturing. Hands-on experience combined with modelling expertise is preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of chemical unit operations (reaction, distillation, crystallization, solid separation, drying) and familiarity with downscale principles and reaction engineering.
• Innovation and Technology: Familiar with PAT tools or simulation software (e.g., Dynochem, Aspen, gProms); passionate about chemical and engineering technologies.
• Data Skills: Experience with scientific programming or data science using languages such as Python, R, Julia, or Matlab is considered an advantage.
• Automation Skills: Experience or strong interest in laboratory automation & programming within chemical R&D—such as solid and liquid handling systems, online UPLC, and robotics—is considered an asset.
• Scientific Passion: A deep interest in scientific advancements in API manufacturing and a commitment to contributing to the progress of the pharmaceutical industry.
• Team Collaboration: Strong social and communication skills with demonstrated experience in leading and collaborating within multi-functional teams in an international setting. Proficiency in English is required.

Our offer:

• Contributing to our mission to continue to bring transformational new medicines to patients.
• Being part of a motivated and experienced research team in an innovative working environment through mentoring programs, e-university and on the job training, we ensure your personal development in a global company.
• A competitive salary, on-site sport accommodations, health/energy programs and other benefits for you and your family.
• Flexible working hours (40 h/week), no fixed holiday planning with many holidays and possibility to work at home for non-laboratory related tasks.

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