MSAT Assistant Scientist (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: Latina, Italy; onsite role involving pharmaceutical production and shop-floor activities

Salary: €29,800–€48,530 annually

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and medical technology solutions across the spectrum of patient care.

What you will do

• Lead planning and coordination of pharmaceutical process implementation projects across multiple departments.
• Identify project risks, define mitigation strategies, and assess business, quality, compliance, and safety impacts.
• Coordinate project timing with production plans and base-business manufacturing needs.
• Ensure timely availability of quality documentation and support investigations of project-related non-conformances.
• Communicate project status to the MSAT Supervisor and Global Functions.
• Collaborate with Data Science on Process Analytical Technologies, multivariate analysis, and chemometrics.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, CTF, or Chemistry.
• At least six months of pharmaceutical industry experience; oral solid production experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical processes, materials, equipment, quality, compliance, and GMP for manufacturing and packaging.
• Basic project management experience and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-department environment and respond to urgent shop-floor needs.
• Fluent English at B2 level or above; CV must be submitted in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with oral solid pharmaceutical production.
• Experience with Process Analytical Technologies, multivariate analysis, or chemometrics.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on respecting individual diversity and dignity.
• Annual bonus with a target depending on pay grade and location.
• Vacation, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, and volunteer leave.
• Well-being reimbursement and financial, physical, and mental health programs.
• Insurance plans and service anniversary and recognition awards, subject to applicable plan terms.