Director, Translational Sciences-Immunology
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director, Translational Sciences (TS) for its Immunology Translational Sciences and Medicine organization in San Diego, California. Translational Sciences partners with the clinical Translational Medicine team to connect Discovery Research with later-stage Clinical Development, using human-based data and tissues to support the portfolio from discovery through clinical development. The organization provides scientific and clinical insights to advance novel small molecules and biologic agents for immune-mediated diseases. The Director will lead the Immunology Translational Science team’s work on drug discovery projects, novel experimental design, and data interpretation to advance innovative therapies across immunologic diseases, with an emphasis on Immuno-Dermatology. The role is responsible for building and executing strategy across the Immunology portfolio and leading bench scientists who design and perform human skin-based stimulation model experiments, develop assays, and interpret results. The Director will lead the creation and implementation of translational biomarker plans supporting preclinical and early-phase clinical milestones, and identify and validate non-invasive skin biomarker technologies. The position also partners with Discovery, Translational Medicine scientists, and external collaborators on disease understanding, target validation, and indication exploration. The Director supports project decision-making and serves on the TS Extended Leadership Team.
Requirements
- Ph.D. and a minimum of 7–10 years of relevant experience.
- Industry and/or translational research experience.
- Immunology expertise with broad laboratory experience, including skin-based immunoassays.
- Expertise in Immuno-Dermatology, such as psoriasis or atopic dermatitis.
- Creative, talented, and able to solve problems.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
- Dynamic, entrepreneurial mindset.
Nice To Haves
- People management experience in a matrixed environment.
- Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of bench scientists.
- Design and execute translational science and biomarker plans that integrate disease and pathway approaches for early Immuno-Dermatology portfolio programs.
- Lead efforts to identify and validate non-invasive biomarker technologies for use in clinical trials.
- Develop team members’ stakeholder management and communication of study results to inform strategic program decisions.
- Work with leaders in partner functions to ensure project goals are met.
- Ensure a strong translational package for evaluating new targets, target evaluation, and indication selection, collaborating across Discovery and Clinical Development.
- Recommend investments and lead key external collaborations.
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus eligibility.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
- Eligibility to participate in the consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 401(k) savings plan.
- Eligibility to participate in the long-term incentive program.
- Vacation: up to 120 hours per calendar year.
- Sick time: up to 40 hours per calendar year, or up to 56 hours for employees residing in Washington State.
- Holiday pay, including floating holidays: up to 13 days per calendar year.
- Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
