Director leading In Silico Biologics team at Johnson & Johnson, innovating drug discovery through AI/ML methodologies. Driving strategic initiatives and mentoring scientists in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
Key contributor in developing a comprehensive strategy to stay in the forefront of innovation in computational design and AI/ML for Biologics Therapeutics.
Implement and apply the computational biologics design and optimization strategy.
Partner closely with Biologics Discovery teams to apply custom predictive and AI/ML tools for biologics design and optimization across portfolio projects.
Mentor junior scientists, fostering their development as expert informatics scientists.
Engage in industry consortia and represent Janssen and In Silico Discovery in key initiatives.
Periodically be tasked with evaluating and making recommendations for the acquisition or building of new technologies. This may include performing Due Diligence on potential partnering/M&A opportunities.
Contribute to an inspiring, scientifically rigorous, and innovative culture that embraces continuous learning, development, and collaboration.
Contribute towards efforts to influence J & J's external environment via external scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and via participation in external conferences as needed.
Requirements
A PhD and a minimum of 8 years of experience in drug development with industry or related leadership experience.
Demonstrated expertise in the field of AI/ML, computation, and antibody design & optimization in drug discovery
Deep understanding of pharmaceutical discovery and optimization processes.
Hands-on experience with large scale data curation, aggregation, manipulation, integration, mining, and analysis, including structured and unstructured data sources.
Strategic project leadership experience.
Preferred: Experience in generating data visualizations in tools (e.g. Spotfire, Vortex, Tableau).
Ability to organize and communicate complex data sets in a clear and concise manner to key stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Experience building teams and managing people’s career progression.
Prior experience working with or leading collaborations with external academic, biotechnology, and contract research organizations.
Strong publications and/or proven record of supporting discovery of clinical/pre-clinical candidates.
Strong motivation, passion, and commitment to science and patients.
Benefits
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short- and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
retirement plan (pension)
savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 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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