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Senior Director, Business Development, Immunology Acquisitions

Johnson & Johnson


Job Location:

Brunswick, ME - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 178000 - 307050
Posted: 10 October 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 7 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

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:

Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Sub Function:

Mergers Acquisitions & Divestitures

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick New Jersey United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Director Business Development Immunology Acquisitions to join our Innovative Medicine Business Development team located in New Brunswick NJ.


Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.


Join us in developing treatments finding cures and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.


Learn more at Senior Director Business Development Immunology Acquisitions will be a key member of the J&J Innovative Medicine Business Development team partnering closely with the Immunology Therapeutic Area to identify and deliver robust M&A analysis and execution. Specifically this role will lead Immunology M&A efforts functioning as our Immunology landscape expert including conducting competitive analysis identifying strategic M&A targets and leading assessment and ultimately execution of critical acquisitions.

J&J Innovative Medicine Business Development is a part of Johnson & Johnson Innovation LLC which is working to accelerate scientific innovation at all stages of development worldwide to deliver cutting-edge solutions that solve unmet needs for patients. Johnson & Johnson Innovation provides scientists entrepreneurs and emerging companies with one-stop access to the broad resources of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. This includes access to dealmakers through the innovation centers located in global life science hot spots and Johnson & Johnson Innovation J&J Innovative Medicine Business Development; venture investment through Johnson & Johnson Innovation JJDC; company incubation through Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS; as well as R&D manufacturing and commercialization expertise.

We are J&J Innovative Medicine. Our mission drives us. Our patients inspire us. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Function as resident expert on the Immunology M&A landscape including developing robust knowledge of the therapeutic area / competitive space in order to guide team on most attractive Immunology M&A acquisition targets. This includes regular timely insights into areas of strategic focus across range of diseases indications targets and modalities.
  • Champion lead and develop strategies/tactics for acquiring Immunology companies that provide growth diversification and/or innovation
  • Lead M&A evaluation and execution including overall deal leadership from project initiation through execution and integration. This includes leadership of business case development corporate diligences deal strategy/negotiations integration proposals/assessments overall communication plans as well as development of critical internal materials
  • Development of robust and compelling presentation materials for senior leadership turning detailed analytics into thorough comprehensive M&A target recommendations; strong communication skills will be critical to success in this capacity
  • Present internally championed acquisition assessments to senior leadership
  • Partner with internal cross functional and external Immunology therapeutic area teams including developing a range of relationships with external environment. Notably this role will function as our Immunology point of contact for our many critical bank and other external relationships including target companies.
  • Conduct competitive analysis to evaluate filter and prioritize opportunities
  • Regularly maintain robust up-to-date view on external environment market dynamics and other key metrics relative to Immunology M&A environment
  • Adhoc support for wide variety of business development initiatives including support of other therapeutic areas as needed.



Qualifications:


  • BA/BS minimum requirement; MBA preferred
  • Minimum of10 years of relevant business experience required
  • Healthcare or Pharmaceutical experience is required
  • Experience in M&A and/or licensing is preferred
  • Experience with business analytics preferred
  • Finance and/or commercial experience preferred
  • Excellent project management communication and presentation skills are required.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Experience in communicating and influencing a broad variety of business leaders both internally and externally and with varying levels from functional personnel to senior leaders

This role may require some travel (up to 20% domestic and international travel)


The anticipated pay range for this role is $178000 - $307050.


Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).


This position is eligible to participate in the Companys long-term incentive program.


Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:


  • Vacation 120 hours per calendar year
  • Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar year
  • Holiday pay including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year
  • Work Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
  • Parental Leave 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
  • Bereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
  • Caregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
  • Volunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar year
  • Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar year

Additional information can be found through the link below. & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.


Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation please email the Employee Health Support Center () or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Alliance Formation Competitive Landscape Corporate Governance Developing Others Divestitures Due Diligence Fact-Based Decision Making Give Feedback Inclusive Leadership Industry Analysis Leadership Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Negotiation Performance Measurement Policy Development Professional Ethics Regulatory Compliance Strategic Change Succession Planning

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$178000.00 - $307050.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:


Required Experience:

Exec


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