Senior Scientist, Analytical Development, Advanced Therapies

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**Job Function:**

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

**Job Sub** **Function:**

Biotherapeutics R&D

**Job Category:**

Scientific/Technology

**All Job Posting Locations:**

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America

**Job Description:**

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**We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Scientist, Analytical Development, Advanced Therapies to be located in Malvern, PA.**

**You will be responsible for:**

+ Leading method development, validation, tech transfer, and lifecycle support activities for Viral Potency and Characterization methods.

+ Supporting regulatory filings, including INDs and BLAs.

+ Representing the department on cross-functional and external teams and act as a technical expert on cell, biochemistry, and biophysics based virology methods.

+ Communicating complex technical concepts to partners.

+ Accurately capturing data in a timely manner, including maintenance of detailed records in compliance with applicable cGMP, safety, and environmental requirements.

**Qualifications / Requirements:**

**Education:**

+ Minimum of Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in Biochemistry, Virology, Biological Science, or a related field OR a Master's degree with 4 years of experience in biopharmaceutical development OR a Bachelors degree with 6 years of relevant experience is required.

**Experience & Skills:**

+ Extensive experience in the development of cell and biochemical methods pertaining to viral characterization and infectivity. Examples include cell based viral infectivity assays, plaque assays, physical titer assays, viral particle imaging, and protein interaction analysis using ELISA, SPR, BLI, or KinExA.

+ Experience with method validation and method transfer to a QC environment; including in-depth knowledge of ICHQ14 and ICHQ2(R2) is preferred.

+ Must be detail-oriented, highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks, handle tight timelines and deliver quality data

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly.

+ Strong analytical problem solving, planning and organizational skills are required.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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