Principal Scientist, Discovery-Oncology

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Spring House, PA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Oncology Discovery is seeking 2 outstanding and highly motivated scientists to join our team focused on creating best-in-class therapeutics for prostate cancer treatment. These positions will be for experienced individual contributors and subject matter experts responsible for developing robust pharmacology packages for T-cell engagers (TCEs) and small molecule therapeutics. Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results.

Requirements

• Demonstrate matrixed leadership behavior and capabilities including design, guide, and perform highly complex experiments, accurately interpret data, and effectively communicate impact to stakeholders through formal and informal disclosures
• Ph.D. in Cancer Biology and/or Immunology
• At least 6+ years of industry experience leading Discovery programs and teams, or performing progressively advanced duties at the Principal Scientist level, or the equivalent training/experience
• Hands-on experience with TCE or small molecule therapeutics
• Track record of successfully advancing therapeutic candidates through lead selection and IND-enabling activities
• Possess drug development knowledge
• Demonstrate track record of innovating in the drug discovery space
• Able to integrate diverse subject areas to achieve research objectives
• Experienced supporting research collaborations with academic institutions, industry partners and research institutions
• Possess highly effective verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work with and/or lead a team of scientists in nominating candidates for discovery portfolio programs
• Plan, develop and execute state-of-the-art assays that enable the identification of optimal TCE candidates to maximize therapeutic potential and durability in solid tumors
• Partner with leaders in other therapeutic areas to select optimal binders, molecular configuration and delivery strategies
• Foster a culture of scientific excellence and innovation while delivering on prioritized goals
• Eliminate barriers to collaboration across workstreams and functions by encouraging a culture of open communication and transparency
• Contribute to intellectual property, public presentations, and manuscript writing
• Identify partnerships in academia to compliment key research initiatives
• Mentor junior scientists on the team, and promote personal and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree