[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Johnson & Johnson jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Johnson & Johnson · Shanghai, China # Senior/ Principal Scientist, BDCC API Shanghai, China Full-time Senior individual contributor Research & Science Listed on Johnson & Johnson’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Johnson & Johnson’s careers site →](https://jj.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/JJ/job/Shanghai-China/Senior--Principal-Scientist--BDCC-API_R-095004) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Johnson & Johnson](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/) / Senior/ Principal Scientist, BDCC API ## Job description At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. ### Job Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Job Sub Function: Biotherapeutics R&D Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Shanghai, China Job Description: Senior/Principal Scientist, BDCC API Description We are seeking highly motivated Scientists to join Biologics Development China Core API group. The position offered will be based on candidates' experience level. The candidate will function independently and efficiently as a process development expert and actively engaged in process and drug substance development within a cross-functional team. He/she will conduct/lead biologics API related activities, such as early- and late-stage process development, technology transfer, and GMP manufacture support covering antibody, ADC and other bio-conjugates. He/she should possess strong technical knowledge, initiative and scientific dedication, and make significant scientific and technical contributions within process development team. ### Roles & Responsibilities - Lead biologics early-stage DS process development including upstream, downstream, and bio-conjugation processes in collaboration with CDMO Familiar with late-stage process development and tech transfer to GMP facilities - Review and provide technical oversight of GMP manufacturing processes, batch records, process characterization, deviation, CAPA and change control - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including BDCC and Protein API/DPD/AD, Quality, RA, and CSC teams as appropriate. Provide input on the evaluations of CDMO or external partners. ### Qualifications PhD, MS, or equivalent degree in biology, chemistry, biotechnology, or a related field. A minimum of PhD with 5+ years, or MS with 10+ years related biopharmaceutical industry related experience. Hands-on experience with cell culture, bioreactor, purification, or bio-conjugation processes development for biologics or ADC. Solid understanding in process optimization, scale-down, scale-up, and technology transfer to GMP manufacturing facilities. Experience managing external manufacturing CDMOs, and good communication and project management skills to work in a multidisciplinary team to meet timelines. Proficient in English and Chinese. This position is based in Shanghai and may require up to 10% domestic or international travel. ### Required Skills Preferred Skills: ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Shanghai, China - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Johnson & Johnson’s careers site →](https://jj.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/JJ/job/Shanghai-China/Senior--Principal-Scientist--BDCC-API_R-095004) ## More jobs at Johnson & Johnson ### [Principal Scientist I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/b7f461fe02d1a0455aed/) Shanghai, China ### [(Sr.)DSM (高级)地区经理-实体瘤（泌尿）-上海](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/5ce37c3441f010f30d0d/) Shanghai, China ### [Assistant Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/41f7f4f0c2f2c98c159e/) Shanghai, China ### [Associate MSL Manager - Derm](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/b34a4712566138c5a4fe/) Shanghai, China ### [Associate MSL Manager - IBD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/95987c44eaba5235e6d2/) Shanghai, China ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Principal Scientist, Peptide Chemistry / API Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/neurocrine-bioscience/jobs/5583a946b71905716813/) Neurocrine Biosciences · US CA San Diego ### [Principal Applied Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/8a7d91bfa45092bd6f67/) Microsoft · India, Karnataka, Bangalore ### [Principal Applied Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/ebc7555c43c701d4e6a1/) Siemens ### [Principal Data Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cvs-health/jobs/714246c13591e18a3500/) CVS Health ### [Principal Applied Scientist (Shopping)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/d7f7e86390f631d635a5/) Microsoft · Egypt, Cairo [Research & Science jobs](/functions/research-science/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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