Senior Associate Scientist

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Job Function:

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:

Data Science

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Senior Associate Scientist to join our Process Science, Modeling and Data (PSMD) team within Manufacturing, Science and Technology (MSAT)

At J&J 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 collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it.

Are you interested in joining a diverse team delivering outstanding results to our customers? Apply now for this exciting opportunity

The Senior Associate Scientist in PSMD is an upbeat, highly-motivated and collaborative member of our multi-functional and international team. In this role, you will develop and deploy modeling, process monitoring and advanced process control technologies within the manufacturing environment of our growing portfolio of biotherapeutic and synthetic products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to process model development by collaborating with various site/local teams including MSAT, operations, development, analytical, IT and digital/data science teams.

• Establish and implement projects to deliver innovative mechanistic, statistical or hybrid models and data analytics strategies for pharmaceutical processes.

• Apply advanced techniques including multivariate analysis, AI/ML, algorithm development and process modeling to analyze datasets, support investigations and drive process improvements.

• Set standards of excellence by demonstrating technical expertise, strong work ethic, integrity and professional behavior.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams build, validate, deploy and sustain modeling solutions.

• Prepare detailed technical documents and present work at internal/external meetings.

• Work in a dynamic team-oriented environment and respect diversity and inclusion when interacting with colleagues and partners.

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in a Scientific or related field is required.

• A degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, or similar quantitative scientific field is preferred.

Experience and Skills:

• Prior knowledge and proficiency with programming, data analysis and process modeling tools such as Python, SIMCA, R, etc. (required)

• Consistent track record developing process models for a variety of biopharmaceutical unit operations and process optimizations with applications to commercial manufacturing. (required)

• Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented mindset. (required)

• Strong Python or R programming skills. (preferred)

• General knowledge of cell culture bioreactor processes. (required)

• Knowledge of machine learning, AI, statistical analysis including (but not limited to) regression analysis, clustering, outlier detection, decision trees and neural networks is preferred. (preferred)

• Proven experience in prioritizing and leading a complex portfolio of projects. (preferred)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Requires up to 10% domestic and international travel.

At Johnson & Johnson, we're on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world's healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Advanced Analytics, Analytical Reasoning, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Writing, Coaching, Collaborating, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Privacy Standards, Data Savvy, Data Science, Data Visualization, Econometric Models, Execution Focus, Technical Credibility, Technologically Savvy, Workflow Analysis

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