Job Description

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Job Function:

Career Programs

Job Sub Function:

Post Doc – R&D Product Development

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

The role

We are seeking a talented Postdoctoral Scholar (Postdoc) to work in a highly collaborative environment for a two‑year assignment during which you will explore advanced in vitro characterization methods that connect lipid formulation behavior to drug delivery potential ultimately aiming to design next‑generation lipid based formulation strategies for beyond rule of five (bRo5) drug candidates.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Build and explore an advanced in vitro characterization toolbox e.g. coupling dissolution, lipolysis, precipitation/crystallization, mucus penetration, and permeation readouts for lipid‑based formulations.
• Explore downscaling/high‑throughput feasibility for e.g. lipolysis and dissolution‑permeation workflows to enable efficient screening and optimization.
• Design and optimize next‑level lipid formulation strategies for the oral delivery of bRo5 molecules
• Support in vivo translation e.g. contributing to rat PK/lymphatic transport studies and mechanistic experiments
• Communicate scientific outcomes through internal presentations and scientific forums and contribute to manuscript preparation and publication strategy consistent with IP guidance.

Required qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute experimental research with scientific independence (literature review, planning, lab execution, data analysis, reporting).
• Experience relevant to the project focus: lipid‑based formulations and/or biopharmaceutics tools that link formulation behavior (dispersion/dissolution/digestion/precipitation) to delivery potential (permeation).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and a track record of scientific output (publications/presentations and/or patents).
• Willingness to work on‑site in Beerse, Belgium with hands‑on lab activities.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with one or more of: lipolysis/digestion models, dissolution‑permeation methods, membrane permeability models (e.g., PAMPA variants), mucus assays, precipitation/crystallization analytics, or phase characterization during digestion/dissolution.
• Familiarity with lipid-based formulation optimization strategies and/or exploration of in‑silico tools to guide formulation design (e.g., COSMO).
• Exposure to translational modeling and/or in vivo study support (PBPK/PK; oral absorption/lymphatic transport).
  
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The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€60,000.00 - €96,255.00

Benefits:

In 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.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.