Principal Scientist, Translational Science Program Lead- Immunology

Company: Johnson & Johnson
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Johnson and Johnson is recruiting for a Principal Scientist, Translational Sciences (TS), Immunology Translational Sciences and Medicine (TSM) to be located in Spring House, PA or Cambridge, MA.
At Johnson & Johnson, what matters most is helping people live full and healthy lives. We focus on treating, curing and preventing some of the most devastating and complex diseases of our time.
As Immunology Leaders, we know immunology is vital to human health. Driven by a steadfast focus on patient unmet needs, we will redefine treatments for immune diseases by delivering groundbreaking therapies and regimens to patients with immune-mediated disease.
Translational Sciences and Medicine (TSM) is an integrated group of scientists composed of a Translational Medicine (TM) team which conducts early clinical development and experimental medicine studies, and a Translational Sciences (TS) team which uses human based data and tissues to support the end to end portfolio.
This position requires a highly motivated candidate to drive the translational research of innovative therapies across immune-mediated diseases. The Principal Scientist will serve as a TS Program Lead for Immunology preclinical or clinical programs with a focus on rheumatology with responsibility for the development and implementation of high caliber biomarker plans and driving the group's strategic direction.
Responsibilities are as follows:

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• Coordinate the design and execution of translational science and biomarker plans integrating both disease and pathway approaches to support portfolio programs.
  
• Drive operational efficiency for translational biomarker implementation, including engagement with external vendors and academic partners.
  
• Contribute to the strategies on molecular understanding of human diseases, patient stratification and biomarker-based endpoint translational strategies.
  
• Lead team members in the communication of study results and applying those results to making strategic decisions.
  
• Represent TS on program teams working closely with key leaders in partner functions to ensure project goals are met.
  
• Engage in the overall department's strategic direction with special focus on growing the impact of TS approaches in drug discovery and development.
  
• Lead internal and external collaborations to increase team capabilities or address a strategic need.
  
• Help build an extensive external network of leaders in Immunology to enable strategic partnerships and awareness of advances in translational and biomarker research.
  
• Prepare and/or advise the preparation and review of protocols, clinical study reports and translational science sections of Translational plans, IBs, INDs, abstracts, manuscripts, and technical reports.
  
  Qualifications
  
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  • PhD or MD/PhD in immunology or a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience is required, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors.
    
  • Training in rheumatology or experience with translational research in rheumatological diseases.
    
  • Experience in translational research, including biomarker analysis, patient stratification, and diagnostic approaches, in the industry setting is strongly preferred.
    
  • Project leadership experience in a team environment.
    
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to optimally navigate and prioritize in a dynamic work environment are required.
    
  • Willingness and ability to travel (up to -10%) is required.
    
    Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
    The anticipated base pay range for this position is 113000 to 195500.
    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.
    
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    • 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.
      
    • This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.
      
    • Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: 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.
      
      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.
      
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