Description

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 Vision's product pipeline

Requirements

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