Senior Principal Scientist, Neuropsychiatry Discovery

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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Biological Research

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

San Diego California United States of America

Job Description:

The Neuropsychiatry Discovery department at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Senior Principal Scientist located in San Diego CA USA.

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 are seeking a highly motivated and innovative researcher to advance discovery initiatives and pipeline programs supporting the Johnson & Johnson Neuropsychiatry strategy. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and drug development for psychiatric diseases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a recognized scientific expert independently leading major portions of complex biological research projects aligned with the Johnson & Johnson Neuropsychiatry strategy.

• Partner cross-functionally to drive biology and biotechnology initiatives from strategy through execution and communication.

• Design guide and execute complex biochemical cellular molecular and translational studies; interpret data; and communicate impact recommendations and risks.

• Ensure data integrity documentation laboratory safety and compliance.

• Shape departmental scientific strategy by identifying emerging biology and translating insights into actionable project plans.

• Initiate and manage external collaborations with academic CRO and biotech partners.

• Engage the scientific community through presentations publications and other external contributions.

• Mentor junior colleagues and provide matrix supervision to build technical capability rigor and collaboration.

• Integrate Johnson & Johnsons Credo and Leadership Imperatives into goals decisions and daily interactions.

Qualifications:

• PhD with 10 years of experience in Neuroscience Biochemistry Molecular Biology or a related field is required.

Required experience and skills:

• Drug discovery and development experience with strong knowledge of neuropharmacology and psychiatric disease biology.

• Broad expertise in molecular and cellular biology in vitro cell culture systems and functional assay development.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions and advance project objectives.

• Excellent collaboration communication and management skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and as a team member in an international matrixed environment.

• Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate scientific insights workflow efficiency and data-driven decisions.

• Strong sense of urgency efficiency flexibility and accountability in a fast-paced research environment.

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 :

$137000.00 - $235750.00

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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