Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Director, Neuropsychiatry Discovery Translational Lead
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Titusville, New Jersey, us, 08560
Director, Neuropsychiatry Discovery Translational Lead
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 positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. Location flexibility: La Jolla, CA; Titusville, NJ; Spring House, PA; or Cambridge, MA. Overview
The Director, Neuropsychiatry Discovery Translational Lead is a senior leadership role within the Neuroscience Precision Measures team. You will lead translational measurement strategies for discovery programs in neuropsychiatry, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and help prepare for Neuroscience Translational inputs and governance. This role partners across Precision Measures, Neuroscience Discovery and Development, and the broader Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines organization to drive biomarker strategy, patient stratification, and early decision-making endpoints. Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams to establish first clinical biomarker plans for discovery-stage compounds, develop and validate novel assays, analyze data, and prepare strategies to support asset decision making. Design and execute translational strategies that integrate disease and pathway approaches to address target engagement, expression, patient segmentation, and indication potential. Collaborate with Discovery, Precision Measures leadership, Data Science & Digital Health to develop and implement clinical biomarker strategies. Partner with Discovery leads to integrate translational science findings into evolving programs. Drive collaborations with external partners and academic institutions with capabilities in translational science and medicine. Support Business Development, including due diligence activities. Qualifications
PhD, MD or MD/PhD required Minimum 6–12 years of industry or relevant experience with hands-on neuroscience biomarker development Experience with multiple therapeutic platforms preferred (biologics, small molecules, and/or gene/RNA) Exceptional communication and collaboration skills Track record of developing and implementing impactful biomarker and translational plans Experience leading matrix teams Training in molecular biology or basic neuroscience is strongly preferred Subspecialty training in neuropsychiatry is preferred Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated base pay range is $160,000 to $276,000. Eligible employees may participate in company-sponsored benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and more) and retirement plans. The position may participate in the company’s long-term incentive program. Benefits information: Vacation, sick time, holidays, personal and family time, parental leave, and other leave policies are described in the company’s benefits materials. More details are available at the Johnson & Johnson Careers site. Equal Opportunity Employer: 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 law. We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide accommodations in the hiring process upon request. Additional Information
Locations include Cambridge, MA; La Jolla, CA; Titusville, NJ; Spring House, PA. For more details on benefits, refer to the company benefits page.
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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 positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. Location flexibility: La Jolla, CA; Titusville, NJ; Spring House, PA; or Cambridge, MA. Overview
The Director, Neuropsychiatry Discovery Translational Lead is a senior leadership role within the Neuroscience Precision Measures team. You will lead translational measurement strategies for discovery programs in neuropsychiatry, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and help prepare for Neuroscience Translational inputs and governance. This role partners across Precision Measures, Neuroscience Discovery and Development, and the broader Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines organization to drive biomarker strategy, patient stratification, and early decision-making endpoints. Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams to establish first clinical biomarker plans for discovery-stage compounds, develop and validate novel assays, analyze data, and prepare strategies to support asset decision making. Design and execute translational strategies that integrate disease and pathway approaches to address target engagement, expression, patient segmentation, and indication potential. Collaborate with Discovery, Precision Measures leadership, Data Science & Digital Health to develop and implement clinical biomarker strategies. Partner with Discovery leads to integrate translational science findings into evolving programs. Drive collaborations with external partners and academic institutions with capabilities in translational science and medicine. Support Business Development, including due diligence activities. Qualifications
PhD, MD or MD/PhD required Minimum 6–12 years of industry or relevant experience with hands-on neuroscience biomarker development Experience with multiple therapeutic platforms preferred (biologics, small molecules, and/or gene/RNA) Exceptional communication and collaboration skills Track record of developing and implementing impactful biomarker and translational plans Experience leading matrix teams Training in molecular biology or basic neuroscience is strongly preferred Subspecialty training in neuropsychiatry is preferred Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated base pay range is $160,000 to $276,000. Eligible employees may participate in company-sponsored benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and more) and retirement plans. The position may participate in the company’s long-term incentive program. Benefits information: Vacation, sick time, holidays, personal and family time, parental leave, and other leave policies are described in the company’s benefits materials. More details are available at the Johnson & Johnson Careers site. Equal Opportunity Employer: 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 law. We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide accommodations in the hiring process upon request. Additional Information
Locations include Cambridge, MA; La Jolla, CA; Titusville, NJ; Spring House, PA. For more details on benefits, refer to the company benefits page.
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