Scientific Director, Oral Peptide Formulation Technologies

About Johnson & Johnson
At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything.

Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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.

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About the Department

The Global Pharmaceutical Product Development and Supply (PPDS) organization, part of the Discovery, Product Development and Supply (DPDS) division of JJIM, is dedicated to developing advanced drug delivery solutions for J&Js Synthetic Modalities portfolio (small molecules, oligonucleotides, peptides, conjugates, etc...) Our development hubs span the US, Asia, and Europe, and comprise a network of vibrant and divers teams including over 200 dedicated professionals.

We are currently looking for a Scientific Director specialized in Oral Peptide Formulation Technologies at our R&D facility in Antwerp, Belgium.

In this crucial position, you will be tasked with:

• Defining and implement the strategy for advanced oral peptide formulation development based on the must cutting edge science and latest advancements in this fast-evolving field.

• Guiding activities of a cross-functional team developing next generation solid and liquid drug delivery solutions for peptide therapeutics.

• Promoting innovation with a strong emphasis on patient centricity and product differentiation

• Cultivating strong collaboration and networking within global teams and stakeholder organisations

• Enabling future facing innovation in product development leveraging the internal and external scientific ecosystem

Join our team and contribute to the development of the most innovative therapeutics that can significantly impact the live of patients worldwide.
Your Impact:

As a key member of Pharmaceutical Product Development and Supply, you will significantly influence the future of novel product and process development for J&J.

Your role will entail a wide array of responsibilities, including:

• Leading Formulation Development efforts: In line with our strategy, identify novel formulation solutions to overcome the challenges of oral peptide therapeutics, through focus internal efforts and external strategic partnerships

• Driving Innovation: Enhance existing formulation and technology platforms, using your expertise to develop novel therapeutic peptide solutions.

Identify external innovations in drug delivery specifically tailored for oral peptide delivery.

• Scientific team Leadership: Guide a cross-functional team of scientists dedicated to design and development of oral peptide delivery solutions, coaching and fostering talent development within the department.

• Strengthening Stakehold...