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Johnson & Johnson

Director Neuropsychiatry Discovery Translational Lead

Johnson & Johnson, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140

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Overview

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 https://www.jnj.com Job Function: Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Job Sub Function: Translational Discovery & Development Biomarkers 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, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams of scientists to establish first clinical biomarker plans for discovery stage compounds, develop and validate novel assays, analyze and interpret data, and prepare strategy to support decision making for assets.

Lead and shape the design and execution of program translational strategies integrating both disease and pathway approaches to address target engagement and expression, patient segmentation and indication potential.

Collaborate with Discovery, Precision Measures leadership, Data Science & Digital Health to establish strategies for the development and implementation of clinical biomarkers.

Partner with Discovery leads to integrate clinical translational science findings into evolving programs.

Lead and drive efforts to engage in collaborations with external partners/academic institutions having strong capabilities in translational science and medicine.

Support Business Development, including due diligence activities.

Qualifications

PhD, MD or MD/PhD required

Minimum of 6-12 years of industry or relevant experience where direct ‘hands-on’ experience in neuroscience biomarker development is required.

Depth of experience with several different therapeutic platforms preferred (biologics, small molecules and/or gene/RNA).

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills are required

Track record of developing and implementing impactful biomarker and translational plans is essential.

Experience leading matrix teams is required.

Training in molecular biology or basic neuroscience is strongly preferred.

Subspecialty training in neuropsychiatry is preferred

Dynamic entrepreneurial mindset

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $160,000 to $276,000. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s 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 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

Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member

Caregiver Leave – 10 days

Volunteer Leave – 4 days

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours

Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits 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 & 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 contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #LI-Hybrid

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