MSAT Assistant Scientist

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As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

For the Italian production plant of Janssen (Borgo San Michele-Latina) we are looking for an ASSISTANT SCIENTIST to be hired with a 6-month TEMPORARY CONTRACT in the MSAT DEPARTMENT.

The person will be part of the team who manage validation projects and will report to the MSAT VO Supervisor.

Main responsibility

The Assistant Scientist is in charge of:

• As Project Leader ensure planning and coordination of the activities in collaboration with the various departments involved in the implementation of the projects.
• Proactively identifying risks to define mitigation strategies.- Assess the business impact, quality, compliance and safety involving stakeholders from other departments.
• Ensure compliance with the time of introduction, balancing the base business production needs.
• Ensure timely communication to MSAT Management and Global Functions to align with the production plans themselves.
• Ensure the timely availability of quality documentation for the project execution.
• Performs and/or support investigations for non-conformances in case of occurrence during project activities. 

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Scientific Degree (Engineering, Farmacy, CTF or Chemistry)
• At least 6 months experience in the pharmaceutical industry (Oral Solid production is preferred)
• Academic knowledge of lines, processes, materials and equipment for pharmaceutical process (oral solid pharma production competence is preferred).
• Fluency in Italian and English (B2 level and above)
• Good knowledge of quality, compliance and GMP related to manufacturing and packaging of pharmaceutical products.
• Basic experience in Project Management.
• Able to work in a multidepartment and dynamic environment and to deal urgencies on the shop floor.
• Ability to coordinate a cross functional team to ensure the correct execution of the project activities according to the agreed timing.
• Skills of ownership and accountability
• Skilled in problem-solving and decision making
• Capacity to lead calls with costumers.
• Capability to easily connect with people and prepare smart proposals for project approaches.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to present scientific data and concepts effectively to international standards.