Senior Director, Cell Therapy Discovery (Cell & Genetic Medicines)

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

Job Function :

Discovery & Pre-Clinical / Clinical Development

Job Sub Function : Biotherapeutics R&D

Job Category : People Leader

All Job Posting Locations :

Cambridge Massachusetts United States of America Remote (US) Spring House Pennsylvania United States of America

Job Description :

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments finding cures and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at are searching for the best talent for the best Senior Director Cell Therapy Discovery (Cell & Genetic Medicines) to be in Spring House PA or Cambridge MA. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

Purpose :

We are seeking a Senior Director of Cell Therapy Discovery to lead and accelerate innovative research efforts in the field of CAR T cell therapies. This leadership role is pivotal in shaping the future of our pipeline and advancing cutting-edge treatments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in cellular immunology and therapeutic development with a proven track record of leading discovery teams and delivering impactful results.

You will be responsible for :

Strategic Leadership : Drive the overall strategy and scientific direction of the cell therapy discovery pipeline aligning with corporate strategy and industry trends.

Team Management : Mentor discovery project leaders and foster a culture of scientific excellence innovation and continuous learning. Drive talent development to build capabilities in cutting-edge cell therapy technologies.

Scientific Innovation : Identify and execute novel approaches for cell therapy research including gene editing innovative transgene design and delivery strategies.

External Partnerships : Establish and manage strategic collaborations with academic institutions biotech partners and external CROs to supplement internal expertise access novel technologies and accelerate discovery efforts.

Pipeline Advancement : Oversee the progression of early-stage discovery programs from ideation through validation ensuring pipeline robustness and innovation.

Regulatory & Compliance : Ensure all research activities adhere to regulatory standards ethical guidelines and safety protocols.

Budget & Resource Planning : Oversee departmental budgets resource allocation and project prioritization to maximize research productivity.

Qualifications :

PhD or equivalent experience in Cell Biology Immunology Bioengineering or related field.

12 years of overall experience in biotech pharmaceutical or related academia environments is required; ideally leadership experience in cell therapy discovery is preferred.

Proven track record of innovative scientific contributions including advancing discovery programs through R&D milestones.

Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.

Strong understanding of development considerations in early-stage programs.

Excellent communication strategic thinking and collaboration skills.

This role may require 10-20% travel.

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 and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center () or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills : Preferred Skills :

Cell and Gene Therapy Drug Discovery Development Drug Discovery Research Scientific Innovation

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$193000 to $333500

Additional Description for Pay Transparency :

Additional Description for Pay Transparency The Company maintains highly competitive performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporations performance over a calendar / performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Companys discretion on an individual basis. Employees and / or eligible dependents may be 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. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits : oVacation up to 120 hours per calendar year oSick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington up to 56 hours per calendar year oHoliday pay including Floating Holidays up to 13 days per calendar year oWork Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

Required Experience :

Exec

Key Skills

FDA Regulations,Management Experience,Manufacturing & Controls,Biotechnology,Clinical Development,Clinical Trials,Drug Discovery,Project Management,Filing,Team Management,Leadership Experience,Chemistry

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 193000 - 333500