Director, Translational Sciences-Immunology
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Summary
Translational Science and Medicine (TSM) is an integrated group of scientists composed of a clinical Translational Medicine (TM) team which conducts early clinical development and experimental medicine studies, and a Translational Sciences (TS) team which uses human based data and tissues to support the end-to-end portfolio. TSM serves as a pivotal bridge between Discovery Research and the later phase Clinical Development group, providing scientific and clinical expertise to advance a pipeline of novel mechanism small molecules and biologic agents to address unmet need in immune-mediated diseases.
Job description
The Director, 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. 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.
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
Qualifications
- 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
Requirements
- Ph.D. with a minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors
- Industry and/or translational research experience
- Immunologist with breadth of lab expertise, including skin-based immunoassays
- Immuno-dermatology (e.g., Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis) expertise
- Creative, talented, problem-solving
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
- People management experience in a matrixed environment (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
- 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.