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At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.\nJob Function:\nSupply Chain EngineeringJob Sub Function:\nQuality EngineeringJob Category:\nScientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:\nLatina, ItalyJob Description:\nMSAT ASSISTANT SCIENTIST\nTemporary Contract - 12 Months\nFor the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine manufacturing site in Latina (Italy), we are looking for an MSAT Assistant Scientist to join the Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Department.\nThe successful candidate will operate in a highly cross-functional environment, supporting projects related to new product introductions, manufacturing process improvements, compliance and inspection readiness activities, sustainability initiatives, operational excellence programs, and the implementation of innovative technologies.\nWhile cleaning validation represents a key area of responsibility, the role extends well beyond validation execution and requires a project management mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive collaboration across multiple functions.\nThe role is primarily focused on project coordination, stakeholder management, process improvement, and business manufacturing/packaging initiatives.\nSuccess in this role requires the ability to manage projects, influence stakeholders, solve complex problems, and effectively communicate with teams across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and external partners.\nMain Responsibilities\nCoordinate and drive cleaning validation projects supporting New Product Introductions (NPI), Life Cycle Management (LCM), and Base Business activities.\nPlan, monitor, and drive project execution by coordinating activities across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and external partners.\nManage change controls and support impact assessments related to new products, process improvements, and manufacturing changes.\nReview technical documentation, including validation protocols, reports, risk assessments, and project records.\nFacilitate project meetings, support decision-making processes, and ensure effective communication among stakeholders.\nSupport investigations, root cause analysis, and risk assessments related to manufacturing and validation activities.\nDrive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives through the evaluation and implementation of new cleaning technologies, digital solutions, process optimization opportunities, and operational excellence projects.\nContribute to sustainability, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP) aimed at improving manufacturing performance, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing site efficiency.\nBuild strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, supporting technical discussions and project execution from concept to implementation.\nSupport regulatory inspections, customer audits, and compliance-related activities, contributing to the maintenance of high quality and GMP standards.\nIdentify and promote innovative solutions that improve compliance, quality, efficiency, sustainability, and overall business performance.\nQualifications\nRequired:\nMaster's Degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, CTF, Biotechnology, or related scientific disciplines.\nFluent Italian and English is mandatory (written and spoken).\nStrong project management, planning, and organizational skills.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional manufacturing environment.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight timelines.\nStrong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.\nHigh learning agility and willingness to rapidly acquire new technical competencies.\nStrong sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.\nStrong understanding of GMP compliance and inspection readiness principles, with the ability to support regulatory inspections, customer audits, internal quality audits, impact assessments, investigations, change management activities, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives.\nPreferred:\nPrevious experience in project management activities within MSAT, Cleaning Validation, Process Validation, Technology Transfer, Manufacturing Support, Continuous Improvement, or related pharmaceutical technical functions will be considered a strong plus.\nExperience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.\nWorking knowledge of SAP, COMET, eLIMS, Power BI, or similar digital tools.\nWhat We Are Looking For\nWe are looking for a proactive, energetic, and highly motivated professional eager to learn, grow, and make an impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.\nThe ideal candidate enjoys coordinating projects, interacting with a wide range of stakeholders, and driving improvements across a complex organization. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role requires frequent interaction with operators, engineers, quality professionals, managers, suppliers, customers, and auditors.\nThe successful candidate will be able to build effective relationships, influence decisions, communicate effectively at different organizational levels, and translate opportunities into concrete actions and results.\nWhy Join MSAT?\nThis position offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise across manufacturing, project management, compliance, innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement, while supporting the introduction of new products and technologies in a GMP-regulated environment.\nYou will work at the intersection of Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Compliance, EHS, and Supply Chain, contributing to initiatives that shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing and help deliver innovative healthcare solutions to patients worldwide.\nRequired Skills:\nPreferred Skills:\nThe anticipated base pay range for this position is:\n€30,400.00 - €49,450.00Benefits:\nIn addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.\n*This is for informative purposes only. 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