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 https://www.jnj.com **Job Function:** Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development **Job Sub** **Function:** Biotherapeutics R&D **Job Category:** Scientific/Technology **All Job Posting Locations:** Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands **Job Description:** **Senior Principal Scientist (Associate Director) Viral Vector Biophysics- Analytical Development - Biophysics and Process Analytics** Location: Leiden Hours: 40 **Introduction of company and team:** At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. We are Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at www.janssen.com/johnson-johnson-innovative-medicine and follow us @JanssenGlobal. **Our Department** The Biophysics and Process Analytics team is part of Cell and Gene Therapy -Analytical Development, responsible for viral vector characterization and scientifically sound analytical solutions to advance viral vector process development. Our responsibilities include scouting, exploration and implementation of novel analytical technologies for viral vectors. **Job description:** We are looking for a highly skilled scientist who enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team. She/he will be leading the scientific content of projects and guide team members involved in different parts of them. The position is focused on leading the scientific component of development projects. The ideal candidate is: · Science minded, flexible and dynamic in approaches and has a proven and robust theoretical and experimental track record in the field of bioanalytics with comprehensive experience with techniques such as: Mass Spectrometry, fluorescence and circular dichroism and/or FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, multi-angle and dynamic light scattering, capillary isoelectric focusing, electrophoresis, isothermal and differential scanning calorimetry, biomolecular interactions, mass spectrometry, atomic force and/or electron microscopy. · Robust theoretical knowledge and hands on experience with lentiviral vectors with proven track record in driving technological innovation in the field. + Experienced with product characterization, project strategy and technology onboarding. + Experienced with process analytics technologies. + Experienced with leading research and development teams **Qualifications** Minimum Qualifications: PhD in biochemistry, biophysics and/or protein chemistry with 8+ years experience in the field and proven track record in biophysical and biochemical analytics and/or process analytics technologies Competences: The successful candidate is flexible, has a scientific mind set and likes teamwork and outside the box approaches. She/he acts as a mentor and is eager to share both his/her theoretical and experimental knowledge and keen to explore new technologies. Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team are equally important as independent planning and execution of tasks. What’s in it for you…? “Caring for the world, one person at a time…” As an employee we consider you as our most valuable asset. We take your career seriously. As part of a global team in an innovative environment your development is key and our day-to-day responsibility. Through e-university, on the job training, various projects and programs, we ensure your personal growth. **Required Skills:** **Preferred Skills:** Analytical Reasoning, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trial Designs, Collaborating, Data Synthesis, Drug Discovery Development, Molecular Diagnostics, Pharmacovigilance, Process Improvements, Productivity Planning, Program Management, Scientific Research, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility