Hybrid Head of Technology – Discovery

at OneTrust

• Job title: Head of Technology – Discovery
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $178,000 - $307,050 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, La Jolla, United States

About the role

• Senior Director leading technology strategy, project management, and application support for Therapeutics Discovery. Collaborating across scientific functions to drive innovative technology initiatives at Johnson & Johnson.

Responsibilities

• Overall technology strategy, project management, and application support & development for the Therapeutics Discovery (TD) & Preclinical Sciences & Translational Safety (PSTS) business functions.
• Lead a team of about 5-8 direct reports along with 15 - 20 indirect employees and contractors.
• Report on the progress of workstreams/capabilities within scope of responsibility.
• Roles on the overall leadership team of the Research Systems SLT.
• Develop a future roadmap for systems or capability areas.
• Complete understanding and experience working within and leading an Agile development team.
• Accountable for the day-to-day operation of Discovery Systems.
• Manage within the framework of established policies and procedures with accountability for all systems and their enhancements.
• Provide evaluation and cost estimation for all Chemistry focused projects, enhancements and roll outs.
• Create implementation plans for relevant initiatives including timeline, owner, and key milestones.
• Analyze business problems, opportunities, and challenges, factoring in a deep understanding of the technical architecture and the underlying drivers of the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s level degree or equivalent is required in Computer Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related subject area; an advanced degree (MBA or MS) is preferred.
• A PhD and demonstrable expertise in a relevant drug discovery discipline is an advantage
• A minimum of 10-years of IT experience is required, along with a minimum of 5-years of experience leading others
• Working knowledge of drug discovery, from target identification, validation, lead-finding through lead optimization and preclinical sciences early safety
• Proven experience in several of the following:
• o FAIR data management
• o Laboratory data automation
• o Intelligent automation of AI/ML training & deployment
• o Provisioning scalable, efficient & cost-effective high-performance compute
• A proven track record of project delivery and business relationship management
• Ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions
• Strong leadership skills – operate as an independent leader with understanding and appreciation of the global/enterprise context
• Strong consultative and facilitation skills required
• Strong presentation skills – ability to speak across various forums and communicate to s broad, diverse audience required
• Prior experience in therapeutics development AND pharmaceutical supply chain and associated IT systems within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Experience partnering with relevant vendors, such as Schrodinger, Revvity, Benchling, Genedata, Biovia
• Up to 15% domestic and international travel will be required.

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 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
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year