Vice President, Clinical Development Dermatology and Respiratory
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an Vice President, Clinical Development – Dermatology & Respiratory, to be located in Spring House, PA or Cambridge, MA. Position Summary The Vice President, Clinical Development – Dermatology & Respiratory is accountable for the design, execution, and reporting of late-stage Phase II and III clinical development programs across Dermatology and Respiratory indications within the Immunology portfolio. The role partners closely with the Head of Clinical Development and Heads of Early and Late Development to refine the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of drug development. As a member of the Immunology Development Leadership Team, this role contributes to talent strategy, operational excellence, innovation, and portfolio impact.
Requirements
- M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. required.
- 12–15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech drug development, including leadership of late-stage programs and regulatory submissions.
- Proven visionary and strategic leadership capability.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
- Strong ability to lead in a highly matrixed environment.
- Deep expertise in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and clinical development execution.
- Demonstrated commitment to innovation, scientific rigor, and patient impact.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced training or board certification in Dermatology, Pulmonology, Allergy/Immunology, or related fields preferred.
- Clinical Research and Regulations
- Clinical Trial Designs
- Commercial Awareness
- Corporate Governance
- Data Management and Informatics
- Developing Others
- Drug Discovery Development
- Emerging Technologies
- Inclusive Leadership
- Industry Analysis
- Leadership
- Market Research
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- Scientific Research
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Change
Responsibilities
- Accountable for overall strategy and execution of all late-stage Phase II and III Dermatology and Respiratory clinical development programs through product licensing.
- Contribute to Immunology Therapeutic Area (TA) strategy and governance bodies and lead program reviews within the J&J R&D governance structure.
- Define late-stage development approaches supporting Business Development and licensing activities.
- Oversee the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of global late-phase clinical trials.
- Ensure delivery of innovative, fit-for-purpose development strategies addressing unmet need in skin and airway disease.
- Maintain accountability for global regulatory submissions and oversight of clinical sections of agency filings.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of physicians and clinical scientists.
- Collaborate closely across DAS, PAS, Discovery, Clinical Pharmacology, Biostatistics, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Business Development.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with global scientific leaders, regulators, and patient advocacy organizations.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- business accident insurance
- group legal insurance
- consolidated retirement plan (pension)
- savings plan (401(k))
- long-term incentive program
- Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
- 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
Executive
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
