Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist 

Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands  (Hybrid working)

Duration: 12 months 

Hours: 40 hours 

Imagine your next project joining our innovative team, where you will play a key role in developing innovative medical devices that enhance patient care and improve health outcomes. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving our R&D efforts and ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and effectiveness.

roles and responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, execution, and reporting of R&D studies for medical device innovations, focusing on developing new products and improving existing products, production processes, and analytical methods.

• Manage and coordinate multiple R&D projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and resources are effectively allocated to meet project goals and deliverables.

• Contribute to verification and validation activities, including protocol development, test execution, and data analysis, ensuring product performance meets design specifications and regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide R&D support on regulatory submissions, audits, root cause investigations, nonconformities, corrective/preventive actions, risk assessments and supplier selection/qualification.

• Coordinate the selection, purchase, installation, qualification, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

• Supervise and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative research environment and professional development.

• Prepare and review reports, and presentations to communicate research findings to internal collaborators and external partners.

how to succeed

• Education: A Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience and Skills Required: 

• A minimum of 4 years (M.Sc.) or 2 years (Ph.D.) experience in a highly regulated industry is required. Medical Device and/or Pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

• Extensive experience in organic and polymer chemistry.

• Proficiency in laboratory techniques such as NMR, SEC, FTIR, UV-Vis, and KF.

• Experience with design control processes and familiarity with design verification and validation activities.

• Strong comprehension of relevant standards and guidelines (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR Part 820, MDR, ICH etc.).

• Solid understanding of project management principles.

• Proficiency in statistical analysis software and experience with data interpretation and reporting.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.

• Proficiency in the English language, both verbal and written.

Preferred:

• Comprehensive understanding of intellectual property principles, complemented by hands-on experience in related activities such as patent research and drafting.

Candidate profile:

• A strong passion for innovation and advancing technology within the medical device sector.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Dedication for continuous improvement and innovation.

• A proactive and outcome-focussed attitude with passion about achieving project goals and objectives.

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-based environment.

• High attention to detail and a devotion to quality and compliance. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant scientific software.

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a minimum of 12 months.

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

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson. 

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”.