SENIOR SCIENTIST, RNA DRUG PRODUCT

Johnson and Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Scientist, RNA Drug Product located in La Jolla, CA.  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.
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  As senior scientist RNA drug product you will be working at the interface between discovery and development of our RNA products.
You will be supporting the lead optimization of RNA candidates from Discovery, with a focus on formulation activities.
In this position you will closely work with Discovery teams in La Jolla (US), and with Development teams in Leiden, the Netherlands.
You will be responsible for the design and execution of experiments, preparation of (nanocarrier) formulations for RNA candidates, analysis of data and reporting the results in written and oral form.
You will participate in project teams and other forums where RNA formulation expertise is required.
You will be part of the “RNA Nanocarrier” team in the Drug Product Development (DPD) department in Leiden (the Netherlands), who specialize in development of RNA based products with a team of formulation and process SME’s.
To ensure seamless support in lead optimization of RNA candidates you will be based in La Jolla (US).
Key responsibilities.
-          Translation of RNA formulation requirements from Discovery team(s) into actions -          Setup of experimental designs (including DoE) and execution to reach the formulation requirements.
-          Quality checks on prepared formulations -          Accountable for accompanying documentation such as Study Plans and Study Reports.
-          Adheres to timelines for performing experiments, and for providing RNA (nanocarrier) formulations -          Discusses experiments and shares knowledge with the RNA Nanocarrier team in Leiden -          Participates in team meetings with the Leiden team and department (virtually), and ensures close collaboration with Discovery team(s) in La Jolla (US).
-          Pro-active intellectual participation in meetings, fully engaged -          Ensures the availability of materials and equipment to perform experiments and justifies the purchase of new materials and equipment Key Performance Indicators -          Delivers RNA formulation deliverables with high quality, within budget and timelines -          Takes quick action through rapid learning cycles driven by scientific curiosity -          Is skilled in pro-active identification of issues, problem-solving, and timely implementation of solutions Is a strong communicator and closely collaborates with colleagues from different (international) teams Qualifications -          PhD degree with at least 2-3 years of post-doctoral and/or relevant industry experience in areas like (medical) biology, pharmaceutical sciences or (bio)chemistry; OR a Master’s degree with at least 5 years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of experience is required.
-          Hands-on experience with RNA products is required.
-          Knowledge of DoE is required.
-          Familiarity with different mixing systems, and analysis methods for RNA (nanocarrier) products is highly preferred.
-          Proactive, flexible, a problem solver, and enjoys working with different teams is required.
-          Excellent organizational and communication skills are key for this position.
-          This role is based on-site in La Jolla, CA.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $ to $.  The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.
Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.
The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year.
Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs.
medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k).
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits.
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year.
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year.
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.
Additional information can be found through the link below.
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to:  https://www.
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This job posting is anticipated to close on .
The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on  https://www.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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