Scientific Manager Cell and Gene Therapy Analytics (Onsite)

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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

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Introduction of company and team:

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we are working to build a world without disease. Redefining 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.

Our department

The Cell and Gene Therapy Analytics (CGTA) team is a young and dynamic group (23 team members), which is part of Advanced Therapies Analytical Development Leiden (AT AD-L), responsible for developing methods to characterize our (viral) vector products (e.g. based on Adenovirus, AAV, lentivirus and RNA). Together, we use molecular, biochemical and cell-based technologies to assess quantity, potency, purity, and identity characteristics of our products. We have a pivotal role between the process development, quality unit and regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities and Duties:

We are looking for a scientific manager who:

• Leads a team with varied strengths developing methods providing scientific mentor and easily sees people development opportunities.
• Actively shares technical expertise in molecular technologies, such as quantitative/ digital (q/d)PCR, biochemical technologies, such as ELISA, Flow cytometry, and/ or MSD, and cell-based assays and drives selection and implementation of the most suitable technology.
• Strives to shape the life cycle management from development up to and including validation of methods for release and characterization of our products demonstrating a lean approach for optimization.
• Acts as a technical lead to strengthen our product development strategy.
• Enjoys working in a multidisciplinary team and has strong capabilities to collaborate with scientists across multiple subject areas.
• Takes ownership as author or reviewer in the preparation of presentations, reports and documents for regulatory filing and patents.

Requirements:

The perfect candidate will have proven experience after a PhD degree (or at least 8 years of experience after Master degree) in life sciences with extensive use of molecular and biochemical technologies. A broad understanding of relevant technologies and method development principles for viral vector product development/commercialization process and GMP is required. In particular, the following:

• In-depth knowledge on molecular and biochemical technologies, such as quantitative/ digital (q/d)PCR, ELISA, Flow cytometry and/or MSD, and/or cell-based assays
• Broad interest and scientific understanding of viral vectors
• Demonstrated practical lab skills
• People management skills
• Preferably also, pharmaceutical industry experience in development of cell and gene therapy and/or vaccine products or method development (according ICH Q2) and quality systems such as GMP

The candidate should have the following skills:

• Assertive with a can do mentality
• Great teammate
• Organizational sensitivity and conflict resolution skills
• Critical thinker valuing accuracy in the execution of your work and that of others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

We value an ethical working environment, as described in our Credo, where trust, diversity and inclusion is the fundament for success.

Our company offers a broad range of benefits and a competitive salary, as well as flexible hours and home office possibilities. Are you our perfect candidate and ready to take this step in your career? Help us to get our Advanced Therapy products on the market and be part of this outstanding opportunity!