Director, Translational Sciences-Immunology
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Summary
The Director, Translational Sciences (TS) will be a leader in the Immunology Translational Science team focusing on drug discovery projects, the design and implementation of novel experiments and interpretation of data to lead in the clinical progression of innovative therapies across immunologic diseases.
Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for building and executing on the strategy to drive assets across the Immunology portfolio with an emphasis on Immuno-Dermatology diseases.
The Director will lead and guide a team of bench scientists accountable for the design and execution of lab experiments for human skin-based stimulation models, new assay development and data interpretation.
The Director, TS will lead and develop a team of scientists responsible for the timely creation and implementation of high caliber translational biomarker plans in support of key milestones for preclinical and early phase clinical portfolio programs.
The Director will also be responsible for the identification and validation of non-invasive skin biomarker technologies.
Additional activities include partnering with Discovery, TM scientists and external partners to drive the strategy for disease understanding, target validation, and disease indication exploration.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of bench scientists
- Accountable for the design and execution of translational science and biomarker plans integrating both disease and pathway approaches to support early Immuno-Dermatology portfolio programs
- Lead efforts to identify and validate a suite of non-invasive biomarker technologies that can be deployed in clinical trials
- Guide and develop team members to drive stakeholder management and communication of study results in the application of strategic decisions for programs
- Work closely with key leaders in partner functions to ensure project goals are met
- Ensure strong translational package for the evaluation of new target identification, target evaluation, and indication selection in collaboration with teams from discovery through to clinical development
- Make recommendations for investment and leadership of key external collaborations
Requirements
- Ph.D. with a minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience is required, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors
- Industry and/or translational research experience is required
- Immunologist with breadth of lab expertise, including skin-based immunoassays, required
- Immuno-dermatology (e.g., Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis) expertise is required
- Creative, talented, problem-solving
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills are required
- People management experience in a matrixed environment is preferred
- Dynamic entrepreneurial mindset
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Business Accident Insurance
- Group Legal Insurance
- Pension Plan
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Long-Term Incentive Program
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
- Floating Holidays
- Annual Performance Bonus
Company overview
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson, leading the way in medical innovation with a relentless focus on bringing transformational treatments to patients worldwide. The company applies rigorous science and compassion to address the most complex diseases of our time, developing groundbreaking medicines across key therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiopulmonary medicine. With deep expertise and global reach, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine reimagines how devastating diseases are treated and cured, delivering hope and better care for millions of patients and their families. The organization pioneers the path from laboratory research to clinical application, championing patients every step of the way while maintaining an unwavering commitment to scientific excellence and patient-centered innovation.