Project owner (Scientist)

Scientist (Project Owner) - Advanced Molecular Analysis

Location: Beerse, Belgium 

Duration of the contract: April 30, 2027 

Hours per week: 40

Imagine your next project contributing to the structural elucidation and safety of life-changing medicines. As part of our Advanced Molecular Analysis (AMA) team, you will be at the forefront of analytical science, ensuring our pharmaceutical products meet the highest global standards for purity and safety.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between high-level laboratory research and strategic project management. You will serve as a technical lead, coordinating both internal and external efforts to tackle complex analytical challenges, specifically focusing on nitrosamine impurities.

roles and responsibilities 

You will lead the design and coordination of advanced experiments to quantify nitrosamine impurities across a diverse product portfolio.

This will involve:

• Design and coordinate the development of analytical methods, from innovative sample preparations to cutting-edge chromatographic separations and detection, for the quantification of nitrosamines, in accordance with regulatory guidelines and company standards.

• Review protocols and reports from internal and external laboratories.

• Collaborate closely with internal and external laboratories to ensure right-first-time execution.

• Represent the team in cross-functional project teams together with the analytical project leader and other analytical functions to translate the project needs into deliverables such as development, characterization and batch overview support.

• Communicate, discuss and report the test results with experts, the cross-functional product team.

• Lead analytical investigations and deviations.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, GMP and safety.

how to succeed 

You are a highly organized scientist with a deep technical background in mass spectrometry and a proactive, self-steering mindset.

You will also bring:

• A PhD degree in analytical chemistry/pharmaceutical sciences or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.

• Strong expertise in mass spectrometry (Triple Quadrupole and High-Resolution MS).

• Proven experience in industry and a solid understanding of GMP regulations.

• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).

• Experience in nitrosamines determination (clear asset).

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as ICH, EMA, and FDA.

• A results-driven approach with a sense of urgency.

benefits 

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for approximately 13 months, ending April 30, 2027.

you are welcome here 

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine 

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow. Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina. We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

application process 

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days. We do not accept applications via email.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.