Director, Synthetic Chemistry & Raw Materials

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

Job Function:
R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:
Materials/Biomaterials Science

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent to join our Vision team as a Director, Synthetic Chemistry & Raw Materials located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges.

Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life.

Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Purpose: The R&D Director of Synthetic Chemistry and Raw Materials will lead a team of synthetic chemists, polymer chemists, polymer scientists and formulation scientists in the development and management of materials for contact lens and ocular implant products.  Collaborates with internal and external partners to scale and commercialize chemistries aligned with innovation goals.

This role supports material development by creating novel monomer systems and securing intellectual property that enables Johnson & Johnson Vision's product pipeline. 

You will:


* Develop and implement strategies to accelerate synthetic chemistry innovation, intellectual property creation, and raw material target alignment across R&D functions.


* Lead collaboration with internal teams and external partners to optimize capabilities, develop strategic supplier relationships, and secure a reliable supply chain for new product initiatives.


* Manage a team of scientific professionals, directing research priorities, resource allocation, and staff development to foster impactful chemistry and material innovations.


* Oversee characterization of monomers and polymerization processes, scale-up activities from lab to commercial production, and ensure compliance with standards and documentation.


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