Principal Scientist RMC

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.

Our Consumer Business touches a billion lives around the world and works with the vision of ’Bringing science to the art of healthy living’. In India, the company touches the lives of consumers through businesses spanning baby care, women’s health, beauty, oral & wound care and over-the-counter-products which are endorsed by healthcare professionals around the world. In India, the company touches the lives of consumers through Baby Care, Women’s Health, Beauty, Oral & Wound Care and OTC. Some of our key brands include Johnson’s® Baby, Stayfree®, Clean & Clear™, Band-Aid®, Listerine®, ORSL and Benadryl®.

Summary:

Lead Analytical Qualifications and Supplier Data Management for Raw Materials :

• Coordinate day to day work allocation for Analytical projects and ensure on time support to various projects.
• Support internal/external manufacturing sites for Analytical test method related trouble shootings & investigations linked to raw materials.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive process improvements, implement global regulations and GxP requirements as applicable
• Make decisions regarding analyzing and interpreting data, drawing conclusions, and arriving at timely technical decisions.
• Collaborate with external partners for outsourcing activities and ensure the productivity and compliance to applicable J&J standards
• Develop technical expertise in team and ensure implementation & adherence to GxP practices in RMC laboratory
• Coordinate raw material supplier data management project and drive strategic initiatives from ‘Digital First’ goal
• Strengthen the partnership with suppliers to get efficient support for technical, safety and regulatory data for raw materials and support ingredient-based claims

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordination of Raw Material Analytical qualification & Data Management project to ensure timely support to internal stakeholders
• Participate in various meetings with internal and external stakeholders to shape/streamline the processes
• Participate in raw material related investigations as appropriate to support internal & external manufacturing sites and investigate the OOS results during Analytical qualifications.
• Review and approval of change control and manage the quality metrics for the change controls
• Review and approval of Technical documents like qualification reports, technical justifications, analytical method transfer etc.
• Training and Performance assessment of the team members, contractors, and third-party resources
• Provide timely updates to reporting manager and provide insights on creating new opportunities for process improvements
  

Required Minimum Education: A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Analytical/Organic Chemistry or BPharm or MPharm

Required Years of Related Experience: 8-15 years in FMCG/Pharma sector (Minimum 3-4 years of experience in people management is required)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(Include any required computer skills, certifications, licenses, languages, etc.)

• Advanced understanding and application of principles, concepts, and practices of Analytical Chemistry is required.
• Adequate knowledge of GMP, quality systems, SOPs, Global & Country specific Regulatory requirements
• Technical skills related to interpretation of analytical data and accurate documentation of laboratory investigations and non-conformances.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in an GxP environment is mandatory.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external resources to meet project objectives.
• Proven record of delivering project results
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office tools
• Ability to manage/resolve interpersonally challenging situations
• Ability to successfully navigate unknown/unforeseen challenges

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