Experienced Scientist Empower Full-time

Experienced Scientist (Empower), Biotherapeutics R&D

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.

We are searching for the best talent for an Experienced Scientist (Empower), Biotherapeutics R&D to be located in Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland (Flex working: 3 days per week onsite required).

Purpose:

We are seeking an Experienced Scientist (Empower) to support Biotherapeutics R&D development programs and analytical development activities in TDS AD Cork Separation Sciences. This role will contribute to the execution of biotherapeutic projects, method transfer and validation, and laboratory operations in a GMP environment, while partnering across functions to deliver high-quality, efficient, and compliant outcomes.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Day to day Empower systems support and troubleshooting, ensuring that E-tickets are addressed in a timely manner
• Design and development of custom fields
• Build, Design, and release of “Empower” report methods/projects and software updates
• Handle and control Separations data (reference materials, Samples) within “Empower”
• Providing technical support for Investigations and data requests as the need arises
• Develop, author and review of Strategy documents
• Validation Support for installation and qualification of new Lab equipment
• Participate/Lead in Laboratory investigations as applicable
• Communication of Laboratory issues to team lead in a timely fashion
• Take an active role in Continuous Improvement, identify and drive improvement initiatives.
• Supporting the execution of Biotherapeutics R&D projects and development programs as a developing individual contributor
• Supporting method transfer and validation activities
• Initiating and supporting non conformances, contributing analysis, and providing information to enable effective CAPA implementation
• Writing and reviewing laboratory documents, including technical methods, SOPs, work instructions, protocols, and technical reports as relevant
• Recommending improvements to standard procedures and contributing to a continuous improvement culture within R&D
• Maintaining training compliance and performing tasks only after completion of required training on current effective procedures
• Supporting audit readiness and general laboratory support activities as required
• Contributing as an active member of the team, communicating relevant issues to leadership, and assisting with broader group activities as needed
• Coaching more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities
• Applying Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions and decision-making

Are you ready to join our team? Please read further!

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelor's, Master's, or advanced degree in a scientific or technical discipline is required
• Minimum of 5 year's experience of using Empower Software
• Development/ Administrative experience with Empower software is desirable
• Experience with Change Management systems
• Experience performing progressively advanced responsibilities at Scientist level is preferred
• Knowledge of FDA, EMA, and other applicable regulatory requirements relevant to biologics and/or pharmaceuticals is required
• Experience in GMP or cGMP laboratory environments, including analytical testing, method transfer and validation is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of scientific theories, principles, and techniques used in biological or pharmaceutical analytical test procedures is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functions are required
• Commutability to Ringaskiddy, Cork is essential

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Acute attention to detail with focus on Data Integrity
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for E-Systems and Separations technology (HPLC, CSDS, CIEF, UPLC)
• Experience supporting non-conformances, investigations, deviations, and CAPA activities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Ability to influence, coach, and build productive working relationships across a diverse organisation
• Adaptability, sound judgement, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Commitment to integrity, inclusion, and the highest standards of ethical behaviour

Anticipated Base Pay Range:

€52,400.00 – €82,915.00

Benefits: In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees' and companies' performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees – and in some location's eligible dependents – can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.