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Director, Synthetic Chemistry & Raw Materials
Director, Synthetic Chemistry & Raw MaterialsJohnson & Johnson • Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Director, Synthetic Chemistry & Raw Materials

Director, Synthetic Chemistry & Raw Materials

Johnson & Johnson • Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for more at

Job Function :

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function :

Materials / Biomaterials Science

Job Category : People Leader

All Job Posting Locations :

Jacksonville Florida United States of America

Job Description :

We are searching for the best talent to join our Vision team as a Director Synthetic Chemistry & Raw Materials located in Jacksonville Florida.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology were developing the next generation of smarter less invasive more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of vision treatments Ready to join a team thats reimagining how vision is improved Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights science technology and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs from the pediatric to aging eye in a patients lifetime.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at The R&D Director of Synthetic Chemistry and Raw Materials will lead a team of synthetic chemists polymer chemists polymer scientists and formulation scientists in the development and management of materials for contact lens and ocular implant products. Collaborates with internal and external partners to scale and commercialize chemistries aligned with innovation goals. This role supports material development by creating novel monomer systems and securing intellectual property that enables Johnson & Johnson Visions product pipeline.

You will :

  • Develop and implement strategies to accelerate synthetic chemistry innovation intellectual property creation and raw material target alignment across R&D functions.
  • Lead collaboration with internal teams and external partners to optimize capabilities develop strategic supplier relationships and secure a reliable supply chain for new product initiatives.
  • Manage a team of scientific professionals directing research priorities resource allocation and staff development to foster impactful chemistry and material innovations.
  • Oversee characterization of monomers and polymerization processes scale-up activities from lab to commercial production and ensure compliance with standards and documentation.
  • Drive project milestones and coordinate design-build-test activities to advance early-stage projects supporting regulatory CAPA and supply risk mitigation efforts.
  • Performs other related duties assigned by management such as maintaining financial targets supporting organizational efficiency initiatives EHS requirements audit requests and GMP requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Chemistry Polymer Science Chemical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering with 8-12 years of experience; PhD with 6-10 years preferred.
  • Proven track record in successful technology or product launches within the medical device or related fields.
  • Strong project management skills capable of handling multiple initiatives with high attention to detail and meeting development milestones.
  • Experience with material specification requirements and characterization for regulatory submissions.
  • Proven leadership in cross-functional teams fostering collaboration and building consensus with a focus on accountability and continuous process improvements.
  • Domestic and International travel is required up to 15%

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    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.

    Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation please email the Employee Health Support Center () or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

    Required Skills : Preferred Skills :

    Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Polymer Chemistry Project Management

    Required Experience :

    Director

    Key Skills

    Instrument,French,Information Technology Sales,Computing,Chemistry

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 160000 - 270000

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