Director, Clinical Science,Translational Science & Medicine-Rheumatology

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Spring House
Posted on: March 23, 2025

Job Description:

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.comJob Function: Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical DevelopmentJob Sub Function: Clinical Development & Research - Non-MDJob Category:People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, US064 CA San Diego - 3210 Merryfield RowJob Description:About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.Learn more at About ImmunologyOur expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Clinical Science, Translational Science & Medicine-Rheumatology to be in Spring House, PA, La Jolla, CA or Cambridge, MA. The primary focus of the Director, Clinical Science, within Immunology Translational Science and Medicine (TSM) is to serve as a "bridge" between the preclinical Discovery Research and TSM groups into Clinical Development of New Molecular Entities (NMEs). The Director, Clinical Science, Rheumatology, leads a group of Clinical Scientists (CS) responsible for designing clinical studies outlined in the early development plan (EDP) for assets primarily in rheumatology, including prevalent disease and rare autoantibody-mediated diseases. The Director, Clinical Science may function in the role of a Study Responsible Scientist (SRS) on early development trial teams. The CS team works with Global Development Operations (GDO) and a cross-functional Trial Teams to efficiently and effectively operationalize early development studies. In close collaboration with the Rheumatology Program Clinical Lead, the Director will drive design of, conduct, and provide analysis of Experimental Medicine (Phase 0) and interventional Translational studies. (e.g., First-in-Human Phase 1, Phase 1b and Phase 2a proof-of-concept trials). At its core, this work is a deep collaboration between Disease Area experts, Translational Science (Biomarker) experts, Immunologic Pathway experts and many other essential development functions. TSM is an integrated group of scientists that includes a biomarkers group and a clinical group which conducts early clinical development and experimental medicine studies. Johnson & Johnson Immunology has a history of bringing life-changing therapies to patients with immune-mediated diseases. The TSM group will provide the key learnings/insights on the next wave of novel therapies for these patients. We are looking for someone with a BS, MS, MD, PharmD, PhD or RN background, industry experience (early development clinical trials preferred), and ideally a scientific background in Immunology and Rheumatology, to join this collaborative research group, and help us bring these new therapies to patients. Additional responsibilities are as follows:

• Oversee projects of and manage the career development of a group of Early Development Clinical Scientists who are executing ED Rheumatology and autoantibody-mediated clinical studies.
• Collaborate with Discovery Research, Translational Science and Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, Global Development Operations (GDO), and others to implement biomarker and translational research plans for early development programs in Rheumatology.
• Oversee and drive the implementation of innovative trial designs including adaptive, platform and basket trials through the creation and approval of a clinical protocol.
• May help the EDT (Early Development Teams) create the development strategy for Rheumatology NMEs.
• Represents TSM Trial Team at project functional stage-gate reviews.
• Operate in a matrixed environment and participate in cross-functional trial teams.
• Helps to identify and collaborate with consultants, investigators, and key opinion leaders to optimize the preparation of early development strategies.
• Participate in the presentation of results and updates of projects at department, project, corporate and scientific meetings.
• Participate in identification and implementation of process improvement / shared learnings (eg, excellence initiatives, group management of operational processes, ensure best practices sharing) in TSM as well as through Immunology TA initiatives and cross-Pharma initiatives, as applicable.
• Active contributor to the CS leadership team responsible for oversight and improvements in the execution of early development TM studies and career development of junior Clinical Scientists.Qualifications:
  • BS, MS, MD, PharmD, PhD or RN (or equivalent degrees) with at least 5 years of industry experience in this or a similar role preferred.
  • Clinical Development experience is required.
  • Experience with early development studies (eg, Ph 0, 1 and 2a) studies is required.
  • Experience in immunology and Rheumatology indications is preferred.
  • Experience in managing operational aspects of their teams (e.g., budget, performance, and compliance), as well as implementing workforce and succession plans to meet business needs is required.
  • Proven track record in managing people of varying levels and experience who work within a matrix environment including setting goals, holding others accountable, managing poor performance, and developing others to reach their full potential.
  • Proven experience leading complex cross functional teams/workstreams is required.
  • Experience with innovative trial designs (adaptive, platform, bucket) is preferred.
  • Ability to survey and interpret the scientific literature related to the assigned projects is required.
  • Working knowledge of the use of Microsoft suite of software products including Excel and Word is required. Ability to do more complex data analysis with Excel or similar programs is preferred.
  • Willingness and ability to travel, including trans-Atlantic travel (up to -10%) may be required.
  • Interactive team member with strong interpersonal skills. The ability to advise, persuade, mentor, and negotiate with colleagues in a supportive and collegial fashion.
  • Strong project and time management skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well in a dynamic environment and be able to prioritize and respond to changing needs of the business.
  • Ability to operate with limited day to day supervision is required.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. The anticipated base pay range for this position is $157,000.00 to $271,000.00The 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. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis. 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.
    • Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
    • 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; 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
    • Additional information can be found through the link below. 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.Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.#LI-Hybrid#LI-Remote#LI-Onsite The anticipated base pay range for this position is :$157,000-$271,400Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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