Sr Scientist, Development Chemistry

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.Learn more at jnj.com .

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We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.

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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:
Chemical Research

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements.

Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Experience and skills


* PhD, postdoctoral, or equivalent by research and development experience in organic chemistry, biochemistry, biology or related field.


* Demonstrated expertise in enzyme-based conjugation technologies and site-specific protein modification.


* Strong understanding of ADC design principles, including antibodies, linkers, payloads, and conjugation strategies.


* Experience with protein characterization and related analytical techniques such as LC-MS, HPLC, SEC, peptide mapping, or related methods.


* Proficient in enzyme screening and engineering technologies for discovery and optimization of bioconjugation reactions.


* Ability to develop internal and external network of contacts and collaborators across functions, sites, and scientific disciplines.


* Proven track record of scientific excellence and successful research supported by peer-reviewed publications.


* Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluent in English both verbal and in writing.

Key Behaviors


* We strongly believe that the best science comes out of strong collaboration.

Collaborative attitude to work in a multidisciplinary team with different backgrounds (education, gender, nationality, ...) is a must!


* Passionate to work in the lab in close collaboration with other team members.


* Displays critical thinking and creativity in problem solving.


* Proactive in finding opportunities for improvement and open attitude towards new approaches.


* Mentors and develops colleagues i...