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:** Chemical Research **Job Category:** Scientific/Technology **All Job Posting Locations:** Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium **Job Description:** 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 / Principal Scientist Chemical Process Engineering to join our growing Chemical Technology & Engineering group within Chemical Process Research & Development (CPRD). In this pivotal role, you will part of the development team, responsible for the scale-up, optimization, and development of API manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality throughout all stages of production. You will also be part of the digital transformation of the Synthetics Development team. **Key Responsibilities:** + API Process Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams comprising organic chemists, HTE experts, process safety engineers, and pilot plant engineers to develop, scale-up, and optimize processes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). + Manufacturing Expertise: Cultivate an in-depth understanding of our manufacturing processes, ensuring the production of high-quality products. Engage in new product introductions, technology transfer, and late-stage development. + Innovative Solutions: Foster innovation by scouting for new technologies (e.g., membrane and flow chemistry) and supporting digitalization efforts within R&D. Leverage advanced tools such as Bayesian optimization and automation techniques to improve process efficiency. + Automation: experience with lab automation (HTE equipments such as solid and liquid dispensers, cobots, flow chemistry platforms,...) + Data Analysis: Utilize PAT tools and modeling software, embracing a data-driven attitude. Gain proficiency in programming and machine learning techniques to analyze large sets of data in an API context. + 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:** + 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. + Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of chemical unit operations (reaction, distillation, crystallization, solid separation, drying) and familiarity with downscale principles, reaction engineering, and heat transfer. + Innovation and Technology: Experience with PAT tools and simulation software; enthusiasm for emerging chemical and engineering technologies. + Data and Automation Skills: Comfort in handling large datasets, utilizing AI, programming languages, and familiarity with automation technologies (cobots, flow systems, HTE platforms). + 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 are also available. + Flexible working hours (40 h/week), no fixed holiday planning with many holidays and possibility to work at home for non-laboratory related tasks.