Principal Scientist

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 125 years. We embrace research and science - bringing creative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Every day, our more than 130,000 employees across the world are blending heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.

**R&D Consumer**: The R&D Centre located in Mumbai, India was established with an objective to support India and the APAC region. With years, it has expanded its operations to support Consumer R&D sites worldwide. It is unique because in addition to executing India Business Deliverables, it is a significant contributor to Global Consumer Product and Technology Deployment. It incorporates different technical functions which support global R&D New Product launches and changes to existing formulations. The R&D Centre employs over 130 employees and contractors. It also partners with third party labs and agencies who have more than 50 employees working on J&J Consumer R&D projects

**Job Description for Principal Scientist-R&D Analytical Chemistry, India R&D**

**Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health**

The objective of this position is to
- Lead and deliver analytical projects to various J&J Global Consumer R&D sites within stipulated timelines with a compliance focus through collaboration with internal teams, global J&J partners and external laboratories.
- Ensure high standards of performance in the Global R&D organization, the key attribute required for the role is a combination of technical acumen and effective leadership skills as explained below.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Analytical Deliverables**
- Plan assigned work based on priorities and established timelines (assigned work would depend upon the role e.g. analytical project, sample management, any other lab related project or assignment)
- Review and or approval of technical documents e.g. protocols, reports, methods, specifications, investigation reports, etc.
- Manage communication with Global partners such as project leaders, product development, analytical teams and other business partners based on scope of work
- Execute productivity improvement and support resource optimization efforts.
- **Process owner for key lab workflows and compliance systems**
- Actively involved in setting of lab quality systems, process improvisations and representation in internal/external audits
- Participate in handling, resolution and documentation of laboratory investigations and non-conformances including ability to document root cause analysis/corrective and preventive action plans in line with compliance expectations
- Facilitate implementation of current regulatory and quality requirements
- **Leadership mindset**
- **Degree of Supervision/Degree of Autonomy**
- Work under limited supervision with a high level of autonomy
- Work with teams to accomplish tasks and project objectives
- Potential to lead teams if demanded by the role
- **Innovation**
- Propose and influence others to accept new ideas, approaches or solutions
- **Behaviors**
- Demonstrate caring and inclusive behaviors on an ongoing basis, including having open conversations
- Ability to accommodate changing priorities, work and lead under ambiguity
- High level of self-awareness and learning curiosity

**Qualifications** Education**:
Ph.D. or Masters in Chemistry or equivalent with minimum 12 to 15 years of prior work experience in similar fields. Exposure to diverse product categories including OTC drugs preferred

**Experience and Skills**:
**Technical acumen**:

- In depth understanding of stability concepts, ICH and external regulations.
- Expertise in method development and validation.
- Excellent technical writing skills
- Strong understanding of GMP, regulatory and compliance requirements

**Planning & Project Management**:Ability to plan, prepare project charter and facilitate analytical deliverables. Proven track record of performing progressively advanced duties in Analytical development, FP Stability, etc.

**Quality Compliance and Lab Process Management**:

- Advanced knowledge and exposure to GMP, lab quality systems, lab investigations, NC and CAPA requirements
- Data management skills : Review, Interpretation, data integrity checks, etc.
- Well versed with analytical laboratory process requirements/workflows

**Supervisory Skills**:

- Effective Interpersonal skills and team player attitude
- Understanding of how own self affects others

**Communication**:

- Clarity of thought and ability to express technical concepts clearly
- Advanced presentation and articulation skills (verbal and written) to express oneself effectively and precisely depending on audience (Internal/External/ /Senior Leadership)

**Innovative mindset**:Technical curiosity, creative thinking, Ability to encourage ideas and pursue implementation.

**Change Management**:Adaptability to new groups, new ways of