Director leading Neuropsychiatry Discovery Translational Biomarker initiatives at Johnson & Johnson. Focusing on developing strategies and collaborations to pioneer treatments for CNS disorders.
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams of scientists to establish first clinical biomarker plans for discovery stage compounds, develop and validate novel assays, analyze and interpret data, and prepare strategy to support decision making for assets.
Lead and shape the design and execution of program translational strategies integrating both disease and pathway approaches to address target engagement and expression, patient segmentation and indication potential.
Collaborate with Discovery, Precision Measures leadership, Data Science & Digital Health to establish strategies for the development and implementation of clinical biomarkers.
Partner with Discovery leads to integrate clinical translational science findings into evolving programs.
Lead and drive efforts to engage in collaborations with external partners/academic institutions having strong capabilities in translational science and medicine.
Support Business Development, including due diligence activities.
Requirements
PhD, MD or MD/PhD required
Minimum of 6-12 years of industry or relevant experience where direct ‘hands-on’ experience in neuroscience biomarker development is required.
Depth of experience with several different therapeutic platforms preferred (biologics, small molecules and/or gene/RNA).
Fluid biomarker, assay development and proteomic experience required
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills are required
Track record of developing and implementing impactful biomarker and translational plans is essential.
Experience leading matrix teams is required.
Training in molecular biology or basic neuroscience is strongly preferred.
Subspecialty training in neuropsychiatry is preferred
Dynamic entrepreneurial mindset
Benefits
medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance
pension and savings plan (401(k))
long-term incentive program
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
Job title
Director, Discovery Translational Biomarker Lead – Neuropsychiatry
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