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About the Role

As the molecular invention and product development engine of Research & Development for J&J Innovative Medicine, Discovery, Product Development and Supply (DPDS) aims to unlock the potential of the most promising disease targets and drug candidates, regardless of source, stage, or modality, to discover, develop and deliver transformational medicines for patients. Within DPDS, the External Innovation team is now looking for an extraordinary Senior Director who is passionate about taking a leadership role to identify, shape, onboard, and nurture external partnerships that support the DPDS innovation strategy. You will be a senior member of the Global External Innovation Team DPDS with overall strategic and operational responsibility for scouting and evaluation of external opportunities in the West North America (WNA) region with a particular emphasis and deep expertise in biologic modalities (antibodies, recombinant proteins, cell and gene therapy, oncolytic viruses, coding nucleic acids). You will need to have strong business acumen and the ability to understand the DPDS overall innovation strategy and how it connects to the TA’s strategic priorities. You must also have the necessary experience and scientific imagination to recognize early stage innovation that has the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes in the future. The expectation is that this leader will - as proactive discussion partner for the TA representatives in the broad WNA region- take the lead to optimize the DPDS / TA interface in order to deliver against our current and future portfolio of therapeutics. You will also support global External Innovation Team DPDS with local scouting and transactional support in collaboration with sourcing and activation functions.

Responsibilities

In partnership with your local synthetic modalities counterpart lead the WNA component of the advancement of external technological innovation within DPDS in alignment with strategy and in support of the vision of Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicines
Work closely with the rest of the Global DPDS EI team to bring innovation opportunities from the WNA region into a global view and help to assess the science to choose the best opportunities to move forward independent of geography
Present to senior stakeholders on science and technology explaining strategic alignment and acting as a champion whilst keeping a strong eye on the data to support an opportunity
Develop a broad and effective cross-functional network; build positive and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Act as the voice of J&J Innovative Medicine to external biotech companies, academic institutes and other external partners (conferences, partnering events etc) in the WNA region, talking eloquently about J&J priorities and presenting J&J as a preferred partner.
In partnership with J&J Business development, External Scientific Innovation and Therapeutic Area stakeholders lead asset based due diligence for DPDS from a modality perspective, bringing together internal experts and driving decision enabling scientific risk assessments
Act as the ‘subject matter expert’ in deal teams to work closely with transactors and legal to turn scientific partnership opportunities into successfully executed contracts
Ensure Credo Values are demonstrated in all day-to-day interactions

Requirements

PhD and 10+ years of industrial drug discovery (or development) experience, or MS and 15+ years of industrial drug discovery (or development) experience required.
Deep and demonstratable scientific expertise in biologic modalities, demonstrated by peer reviewed publications and patents, required.
Concentration/Major in the following: Biochemistry, Cell/Molecular Biology or Pharmaceutical Sciences, preferred.
Leadership skills as well as a demonstrable ability to think strategically and deliver on strategic objectives, required.
Demonstratable experience as an end-to-end drug discovery project leader in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred.
Business and transactions experience playing a scientific expert role but with a strong eye on the terms needed in a contract and good knowledge of IP provisions is strongly preferred.
Experience with modern techniques such as AI/ML driven discovery, new high dimensional biology translational approaches etc would be an advantage
Proficiency in planning, proactivity, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently are required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Well-developed intercultural social skills are highly valued.

Skills

Clinical Operations
Critical Thinking
Data Governance
Developing Others
Drug Discovery Development
Hybrid Project Management
Inclusive Leadership
Leadership
Negotiation
Pharmaceutical Process Engineering
Preclinical Research
Product Development
Quality Control (QC)
Scientific Research
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Sustainability
Tactical Planning
Technical Writing

Location

San Diego, California, United States of America
South San Francisco, California, United States of America

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior Director

Education Level

Salary/Compensations

$173,000 to $299,000

Benefits

Annual performance bonus
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance
Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year (up to 56 hours for Washington State employees)
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
Time off, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

About the Company

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through 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 humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.
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.
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 https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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 (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.