Senior Scientist - Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences That is why we in Sweden are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feel that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”! About Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. We embrace research and science -- bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. With $93.8 billion in 2021 sales, Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices markets. There are more than 250 Johnson & Johnson operating companies employing over 125,000 people and with products touching the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. If you have the talent and desire to touch the world, Johnson & Johnson has the career opportunities to help make it happen. In Helsingborg, Sweden, we manufacture Nicorette and Rhinocort products for the global market. Our Nicorette products - found in over 80 countries - help people around the world to quit tobacco and live healthier lives. In addition to manufacturing, we also have a global research and development unit working in three areas: Smoking Cessation, Digestive Health and Cough & Cold. With around 650 employees we are one of the region's largest companies. Senior Scientist - Global Specifications and Test Methods The Senior Scientist will be part of a Global Specifications Team that handles the J&J chemical portfolio for Self-Care OTC products. This person will lead all aspects of global and regional requests to ensure Raw Materials/Products Specifications are created and maintained per the current regulatory and industry standards, and internal requirements, to support both new and existing products. Other responsibility areas are: providing technical assessments of Raw Materials/Products used at Internal and External Manufacturing sites to ensure alignment to current compendia, industry standards, product registrations, and internal procedures. As a liaison between Global sites and Specification team, this position collaborates with business partners (Internal/External Manufacturing Sites, Regulatory, Source Quality, Business Quality, Products team) in the EMEA region, to gather necessary information to process the spec requests. This role will follow the team’s existing processes to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy, while identifying opportunities and recommending solutions to improve timeliness of the Global Specification request. Responsible for ensuring compliance to upcoming versions of Pharmacopoeia monographs and identifying affected changes to the appropriate groups to ensure compliance, prior to its effective date. Attends GMP training on the schedule designated and as appropriate for this role. What you will need to succeed The person shall have strategic and operational skills to prioritize and complete projects based on business and compliance needs. Partnership and sense of urgency are needed to meet the target dates for both global and regional initiatives. You must have effective communication skills, as this role requires consistent, frequent collaborations with global sites and outsourced technical writers, through virtual meetings and email correspondences. Exercises the highest level of integrity in the tasks performed, and identify, report and seek correction for deviations noted in workplace, in a timely and prompt manner. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in a Science related field. 2-5 years of relevant industry work experience Proficient, or minimally familiar with Pharmacopoeias (USP/NF, Ph.Eur, BP, IP, CHP, and etc.) Adequate knowledge of GMP's, quality systems, laboratory processes, the latest regulatory trends, and global regulations Knowledge and understanding of compendial (USP, EP, JP, etc.) testing requirements for laboratories Highly effective oral and written communication skills (with strong interpersonal and critical-thinking skills), including the ability to work with all levels of the organization Preferred: Advanced degree in a related Science field Experience with electronic document management systems Application If you are interested in this position, please apply with an updated CV and Cover letter. The selection process will start during the posting period, please send in your application as soon as possible. We reserve the rights to close the advert earlier. All applicants can expect feedback on the application. For union related questions please contact either Maria J Persson: Unionen on 042-288228 or Ulrika Lindstrand, AF on 042-288462 If you have issues applying, please use Chrome Web Browser and reset your password. If that does not help you can get more guidance and contact us from this page: https://www.careers.jnj.com/contactus-faq. Primary Location Sweden-Skåne-Helsingborg- Organization McNeil AB (8511) Job Function R&D Requisition ID 2206020178W