Director, Synthetic Chemistry & Raw Materials

2w2 weeks ago

Johnson & Johnson

Jacksonville, US · Full-time · $180,000 – $250,000

About this role

Johnson & Johnson Vision is searching for top talent as Director, Synthetic Chemistry & Raw Materials in Jacksonville, Florida. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing smarter, less invasive, more personalized vision treatments. The role leads material development for contact lens and ocular implant products.

The R&D Director leads a team of synthetic chemists, polymer chemists, polymer scientists, and formulation scientists. Collaborates with internal and external partners to scale and commercialize chemistries aligned with innovation goals. Secures intellectual property enabling Johnson & Johnson Vision's product pipeline.

Day-to-day involves developing strategies for synthetic chemistry innovation and raw material alignment across R&D. Oversees monomer characterization, polymerization processes, and scale-up from lab to commercial production. Drives project milestones, design-build-test activities, and compliance with standards.

Join the Vision team solving toughest health challenges in eye care from pediatric to aging populations. Combine cutting-edge science, technology, and people to protect, correct, and enhance healthy sight. Profoundly impact health for humanity through healthcare innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering with 8-12 years of experience
Experience leading teams of chemists and scientists in biomaterials development for medical devices
Expertise in synthetic chemistry, polymer science, and formulation for ocular products
Proven ability to develop novel monomer systems and secure intellectual property
Knowledge of polymerization processes, scale-up to commercial production, and supply chain management
Familiarity with regulatory compliance, GMP, and risk mitigation 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
Perform other related duties assigned by management such as maintaining financial targets, supporting organizational efficiency initiatives, EHS requirements, audit requests and GMP requirements