Director, Synthetic Chemistry & Raw Materials

2w2 weeks ago

Johnson & Johnson

Jacksonville, US · Full-time · $195,000 – $255,000

About this role

At Johnson & Johnson Vision, fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we develop next-generation smarter, less invasive, more personalized vision treatments. The R&D Director of Synthetic Chemistry and Raw Materials leads a team of synthetic chemists, polymer chemists, scientists, and formulation experts. This role drives material development for contact lens and ocular implant products.

Your day involves developing strategies to accelerate synthetic chemistry innovation and intellectual property creation. Oversee characterization of monomers, polymerization processes, and scale-up from lab to commercial production. Coordinate design-build-test activities while ensuring compliance with standards and documentation.

Join a team solving the toughest health challenges in eye care, from pediatric to aging eyes. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to optimize capabilities and secure reliable supply chains. Foster impactful chemistry and material innovations through research priorities and staff development.

Help advance Johnson & Johnson Vision's product pipeline by creating novel monomer systems and securing intellectual property. Support regulatory efforts, CAPA, and supply risk mitigation. Profoundly impact health for humanity through breakthroughs in vision care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering
8-12 years of experience in synthetic chemistry, polymer science, or materials development
Experience leading teams of synthetic chemists, polymer chemists, and formulation scientists
Expertise in developing novel monomer systems for biomaterials in contact lenses and ocular implants
Knowledge of polymerization processes, monomer characterization, and scale-up to commercial production
Proven track record in intellectual property creation and commercialization of chemistries
Familiarity with regulatory compliance, GMP, and supply chain management in medtech R&D

Responsibilities

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
Maintain financial targets, support organizational efficiency initiatives, EHS requirements, audit requests, and GMP requirements