Johnson & Johnson · 21 hours ago
Director, Scientific Licensing Neuroscience, Business Development
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $259K/yr
7+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to developing treatments that improve health outcomes. They are seeking a Director, Scientific Licensing in Neuroscience to advance their external innovation strategy by identifying and evaluating opportunities in alignment with therapeutic priorities, while building strategic relationships and overseeing diligence teams across R&D.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Accountable for identification of target opportunities and companies via a process by which detailed screening in areas of interest is performed such that no opportunities are missed
Building strategic and scientific relationships with representatives of target companies and with KOLs
Lead the scientific evaluation of opportunities (including the coordination and management of the formal due diligence process) across R&D
Collaborating with commercial assessment team to provide scientific input to commercial assessment and ensure scientific evaluation addresses key value drivers
Collaborating with the TA department heads and the VP BD/Sr. Director Licensing for Neuroscience, responsible for ensuring that R+D resources are engaged in an orderly, efficient, timely and cost-effective manner in the evaluation of licensing opportunities for the TA
Ensuring all business development opportunities progressing to contracting and beyond meet the internal portfolio standards of scientific excellence, that development risks are identified, adequately communicated, and debated with R&D leadership and that mitigation strategies are captured and accounted for in the development plans and costs
In collaboration with other IMBD colleagues, contribute to the development and improvement of processes, templates and data capture systems to be applied by the BD group to attain the highest professional standards in the execution of duties
The candidate will work closely with all colleagues of the External Innovation teams to ensure seamless Neuroscience execution
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a Master's degree is required
Drug Discovery or Drug Development (7 years minimum) with a large portion of that experience being gained in an industry setting
Expertise within Neuroscience therapy area
Experience fostering relationships with KOLs and external partners
Leadership skills as well as strong interpersonal communication
This role requires up to 30% domestic and international travel
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively
Strong critical thinking and decision-making capabilities, with demonstrated resilience and learning agility
Collaborative mindset and ability to work seamlessly within cross-functional teams
Shared responsibility for Neuroscience scientific licensing in partnership with the broader Business Development team
Preferred
A PhD or MD is preferred
Experience participating in scientific due diligence teams
High self-drive and an aspirational demeanor are encouraged in the role
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work
Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Company
Johnson & Johnson
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Alex Gorsky
Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
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