Senior Distinguished Scientist

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Job Function :

Discovery & Pre-Clinical / Clinical Development

Job Sub Function :

Clinical Development & Research MD

Job Category :

Scientific / Technology

All Job Posting Locations :

San Diego California United States of America Spring House Pennsylvania United States of America

Job Description :

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 and Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Senior Distinguished Scientist to be located in Spring House Pennsylvania or La Jolla CA. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

The Senior Distinguished Scientist will be an integral part of the Pathobiology team within Preclinical Sciences and Translational Safety (PSTS). Pathobiology encompasses various fields including Anatomic Pathology Clinical Pathology & Safety Biomarkers Immunotoxicology and Investigative Pathobiology which covers necropsy histology Molecular Pathology clinical and immunology laboratory analyses and biomarker development and analysis.

In the role of Senior Distinguished Scientist you will collaborate closely with the Global Head of Pathobiology and functional subject area heads contributing to the development of innovative therapeutics across different therapeutic areas and approaches. They will provide matrixed scientific leadership to a multinational cross-disciplinary team focused on pathobiology as well as coordinating with various aspects of PSTS and other departments including DPDS Therapeutic Areas and Global Medical Safety (Office of the Chief Medical Officer - OCMO). Collaborating closely with the functional leaders in Pathobiology the will help guide our global Pathobiology team and laboratories to ensure a proactive and consistent state of readiness enabling J&J Innovative Medicine R&D to remain competitive and influential within each portfolio project regarding discovery investigative and toxicologic-pathology and immunotoxicology.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end portfolio-facing support as a matrixed scientific leader. Ensure competitive scientific rigor and quality and consistent milestone readiness. Ensure timely awareness of emerging safety issues fit-for-purpose investigative and issue resolution plans.
• Assure Pathobiology maintains a proactive approach to support portfolio milestones such as due diligence tasks transition gates functional evaluations portfolio committees compound monographs and regulatory interactions. Collaborates closely with PSTS and DPDS portfolio operations and analytics to facilitate appropriate milestone readiness.
• Collaborate effectively with leaders across PSTS Therapeutic Areas and OCMO to ensure appropriate readiness for translational safety within the portfolio from pre-portfolio to post-registration phases. May represent Pathobiology and PSTS in Translational Safety interfaces across IM R&D.
• Enhance PSTS readiness for governance and significant data reviews by working closely with PSTS GLT TALs and PSTS Teams and participating in existing science / governance forums such as the PSTS Functional Reviews Portfolio Project Reviews P3R and Issue Resolution Forum.
• Ensure early identification and timely communication of safety issues. Influences the development of investigative and resolution plans facilitating integration and communication of Pathobiology outputs across collaborative functions.
• Assist Pathobiology leadership and team members in effectively communicating and applying outputs in portfolio governance within PSTS and across other departments including assuring quality of reports and facilitation decks contributions in regulatory submissions and medical safety interactions while also advising on strategies and resolution of crucial scientific matters.
• Guarantee that safety assessment plans are thorough and competitive from Pathobiology expertise perspective considering the principles of the 3Rs NAM and translational safety objectives while effectively applying the totality of PSTS and Pathobiology expertise and capabilities.
• Coordinate Pathobiologys input for due diligence efforts including assignment of functional SME representation to due diligence teams ensuring functional subject matter experts are engaged and communications are clear and decision-oriented.
• Actively participate as a member of the Pathobiology Senior Leadership Team stepping into leadership roles for Translational Safety initiatives and portfolio governance as needed. Contribute significantly to strategy development and collaborations within Translational Science and Safety spaces and engage with fellows and leaders within PSTS and the Translational Safety Community of Practice.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to Pathobiology leaders and staff aiding in talent development to ensure a well-rounded and future-ready scientific team. Collaborate with GLT to ensure the success of PSTS Teams. Advances other scientists through consultation mentoring and collaborative leadership to build depth of capability within Pathobiology and provides functional (matrix) supervision.
• Elevate personal and J&J Innovative Medicine R&D visibility by engaging in external organizations and presenting at significant scientific industry and regulatory events.
• 15% travel

Qualifications :

Strong change process management and organizational skills; knowledge of GLP data security / integrity standards and regulatory submission requirements

The anticipated base range for this role is : $226000-$391000.

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.

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Required Skills : Preferred Skills :

Clinical Research and Regulations Clinical Trials Collaborating Data Management and Informatics Design Mindset Drug Discovery Development Global Market Industry Analysis Innovation Market Research Program Management Regulatory Affairs Management Research Ethics Scientific Evaluation Scientific Research Stakeholder Management Strategic Change

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Mammalian Cell Culture,Biochemistry,Assays,Protein Purification,Research Experience,Next Generation Sequencing,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Flow Cytometry

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 226000 - 391000