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Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · 2 weeks ago

Associate Director, Biologics

Spring House, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

6+ years exp

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to developing smarter treatments and solutions for complex diseases. The Associate Director, Biologics will lead a team of scientists in expressing biotherapeutic molecules and driving drug discovery initiatives to help patients in need.

Pharmaceuticals

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team responsible for expressing candidate biotherapeutic molecules in stable mammalian cell culture systems

As a protein expression expert, interpret complex datasets to identify and mitigate risks as part of our discovery process. Creatively identify drug developability trends by modeling large datasets

Identify value-adding innovative protein production capabilities, industry trends, and emerging technologies and work to evaluate these. Lead creative research efforts (e.g. using ‘omics and screens) to maximize efficiency and maintain our organizational competitiveness

Collaborate across our company’s global functions to discover innovative medicines. Communicate regularly and accurately within the department and with company leadership to drive rapid, impactful decision making

Lead drug discovery projects and research initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals

Prepare and present reports, proposals, and primary data to senior management and partners. Coordinate and present timelines and deliverables with a wide range of partners and stakeholders

As a leader at J&J, foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, learning and development

Qualification

Protein expressionMolecular biologyBiochemistryPeople managementRecombinant protein expressionAnalytical methodsBioinformaticsElectronic notebooksInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A minimum Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology or similar field with a minimum of 6 years of pharmaceutical industry experience

Evidence of people management of multiple personnel

Expertise in molecular biology including cloning approaches, RNA seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, or CRISPR mutagenesis

Recombinant protein expression expertise, including hands-on experience with methods like mammalian cell culture (CHO & HEK293), transfection, and bioreactors

Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey nuanced information clearly to senior management