Senior Director, Neuroimmunology Research

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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Clinical Development & Research Non-MD

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Cambridge Massachusetts United States of America San Diego California United States of America Spring House Pennsylvania United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is seeking an accomplished scientific leader to join our R&D organization as Senior Director Neuroimmunology Research reporting to the VP of Global Discovery and External Innovation for Neuroscience to be located in Spring House PA; San Diego CA; or Cambridge MA.

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.

Our Neuroscience team tackles the worlds toughest brain health challenges including multiple sclerosis Alzheimers disease Parkinsons disease myasthenia gravis epilepsy major depressive disorder bipolar disorder schizophrenia and autism. This patient-focused team helps address some of the most complex diseases of our time.

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 role will be responsible for strengthening the relationship between J&Js Neuroscience and Immunology therapeutic areas.

This role will work closely with the therapeutic area leadership and Disease Area Stronghold (DAS) leaders in co-creating and implementing the NeuroImmunology strategy to identify Clinical Candidates that can be developed in the clinic. The successful candidate will lead this work within the Discovery Organization and will partner effectively across multiple functions to ensure excellent execution of the strategy. This role will report directly to the Head of Discovery and External Innovation for Neuroscience.

This role is instrumental in our mission to strengthen our NeuroImmunology portfolio and build a transformational Neuroscience portfolio to develop novel treatments for Neurodegenerative and Neuropsychiatric Diseases as well as treatments for selected ophthalmology indications such as Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Geographic Atrophy.

The role requires excellent communication and teamwork skills an appetite for innovation as well as keen attention to detail and organization. You should have a sense of purpose and drive and a passion to address the considerable unmet medical need in Neuroscience and an alignment with our CREDO-based courage & care culture.

• Develop and lead scientific strategy at the interface of immunology and neuroscience contributing to the overall TA strategy with a focus on novel therapies for neurological disorders

• Provide deep subject matter expertise in:

  • Regulatory T cell (Treg) biology and immune tolerance

  • B cell biology antibody-mediated disease and deep B cell depletion approaches

  • Autoimmunity neuroinflammation and CNS immune mechanisms

• Identify opportunities to apply immune-modulating approaches to diseases such as Alzheimers disease Parkinsons disease ALS multiple sclerosis and autoimmune psychosis

• Build and strengthen cross-functional collaboration between J&Js Neuroscience and Immunology Discovery teams.

• Support the VP of Early Development in shaping the translational strategy to move assets to the clinic.

• Present projects and strategy at governance meetings.

• Lead target identification validation translational strategy biomarker development and portfolio prioritization in neuroimmunology programs.

• Guide internal and external research collaborations with academic institutions biotech partners and key opinion leaders.

• Represent the company externally through scientific conferences advisory boards and publications.

• Drive scientific excellence and ensure programs are informed by cutting-edge external science and competitive intelligence.

• Support external collaborations and diligences on licensing and M&A opportunities

• PhD or MD/PhD in Immunology or Neuroscience

• 10 years of relevant industry and/or academic experience with significant leadership experience in drug discovery or translational research.

• Deep expertise in relevant immune-science (Treg biology immune tolerance mechanisms and/or B cell depletion strategies).

• Strong understanding of the role of the immune system in neurological diseases.

• Experience translating biological insights into therapeutic hypotheses and development programs.

• Demonstrated success leading matrixed multidisciplinary teams

• Strong publication recordin high-impact peer-reviewed journals.

• Excellent communication influencing and executive presence.

Johnson & 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.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$196000.00 - $342700.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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)).

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

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