Associate Director, Preclinical Sciences and Translational Safety (PSTS) Integration & Transition Management

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks an Associate Director for PSTS Integration & Transition Management, leading cross-functional activities for business transactions such as acquisitions, licensing, collaborations, and divestitures.

You will coordinate due diligence handoffs, develop integration plans, manage data transfers, ensure compliance and animal welfare, and align resources and budgets across functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in pharma, biotech, or research with proven experience leading complex programs, integrating scientific operations, and managing cross-functional teams.
• A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree (MS, PhD, etc.) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate due diligence handoffs, develop integration plans, manage data and records transfer, ensure compliance and animal welfare, oversee laboratory strategies, and align resources and budgets.
• Serve as central PSTS point for post-transaction activities, tracking progress, mitigating risks, and facilitating stakeholder communication.

Skills

Program management

Risk assessment

Regulatory understanding

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MS, PhD, etc.)

Job description

Role

Associate Director, Preclinical Sciences and Translational Safety (PSTS) Integration & Transition Management, leading cross-functional activities for business transactions such as acquisitions, licensing, collaborations, and divestitures within Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine division.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate due diligence handoffs, develop integration plans, manage data and records transfer, ensure compliance and animal welfare, oversee laboratory strategies, and align resources and budgets.
• Serve as central PSTS point for post-transaction activities, tracking progress, mitigating risks, and facilitating stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in pharma, biotech, or research with proven experience leading complex programs, integrating scientific operations, and managing cross-functional teams.
• A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree (MS, PhD, etc.) is preferred.

Skills

• Program management
• Risk assessment
• Regulatory understanding
• Excellent communication

High-Value

Focus on preclinical science, translational safety, and cross-functional integration in pharma M&A or strategic projects, supporting seamless transition of assets, data, and facilities.

Work setup

Location in Spring House, PA, or La Jolla, CA, with an emphasis on collaboration across multiple functions and external partners.