Senior Scientist, Discovery Process Research
Johnson & Johnson · Spring House, PA
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Role summary
Senior Scientist, Discovery Process Research role at Johnson & Johnson's Spring House, Pennsylvania facility focusing on synthetic chemistry solutions for drug discovery. The position involves developing novel approaches to overcome synthetic challenges across early-stage therapeutic projects, from lead identification through candidate selection.
What they're looking for
- PhD in Synthetic, Organic, Medicinal Chemistry, or related field by Spring 2027
- Experience in methodology development, catalysis, or total synthesis
- Track record of scientific excellence demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications
- Strong problem-solving and innovative thinking capabilities
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills
- Commitment to hands-on laboratory work and team collaboration
What you'll be doing
- Conduct synthetic chemistry research to solve chemical bottlenecks across discovery projects
- Develop efficient synthetic routes for small molecules, oligonucleotides, peptides, and emerging modalities
- Collaborate with multiple R&D disciplines at the discovery-development interface
- Maintain currency with chemical literature and make independent scientific decisions
- Enable access to novel chemical space and translate innovations into practical synthesis approaches
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