Director, Discovery Immunology

Johnson & Johnson•Spring House, PA

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Director to join our dynamic Immunology Discovery team. This director level role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment where the primary goal is to discover novel therapeutics for the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The Director within the Immunology Discovery team will be responsible for shaping and executing strategies to advance drug discovery programs across the Immunology portfolio, with a focus on the role of counter regulatory pathways including Treg biology. The successful candidate will also be responsible for partnering with Discovery leadership to identify approaches to target these emerging pathways, by establishing external collaborations or initiating internal pre-portfolio activity. They will have a balance of deep drug discovery expertise, exceptional communication and collaboration skills, and an excellent ability to build relationships. They will work within a highly matrixed environment with colleagues within the Immunology therapeutic area and partner with our global functional teams. A successful candidate will cultivate a collaborative environment where ideas can be respectfully challenged to drive excellence and innovation.

Requirements

PhD in Immunology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry or a related discipline, with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience is required.
Demonstrated deep expertise in counter regulatory biology in the context of inflammatory is required.
Drug discovery and project leadership experience is required.
Strong verbal and written communications skills in a variety of forums, and a proven ability to work and lead in a matrix environment, while establishing and maintaining effective internal and external collaborations, is required.
Up to 10% travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting due diligence and evaluation of business development opportunities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to establishing a premier research infrastructure to build and progress a robust asset portfolio of therapeutics targeting counter regulatory pathways to treat inflammatory diseases.
Direct matrixed portfolio, pre-portfolio and external research activities across Immunology Discovery and partner functions to achieve strategic goals
Establish collaborations with academic and clinical thought leaders to access state-of-the-art expertise to drive innovative approaches to target identification and drug discovery.
Provide project leadership for pre-clinical drug discovery programs across the portfolio as needed.
Communicate strategy to senior leaders and scientific advisory boards.
Represent the company at external meetings and potential collaborators.
Work in a collaborative environment where ideas can be respectfully challenged to drive excellence and innovation.

Benefits

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.
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year