Associate Medical Director, Pediatric Development Team

6084-Janssen Research & Development, LLC Legal Entity; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Spring House, PA seeks an Associate Director for Clinical Immunology products to support pediatric indications across Immunology, Rheumatology, Infectious Disease, Dermatology, and Gastroenterology. You will shape strategy, design protocols, and guide development with input on regulatory interactions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee Phase 1–3 trials, monitor safety, and contribute to INDs, IBs, and CTAs while authoring publications and communicating data across

Qualifications

• MD or DO is required.
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Pediatrics or Pediatric subspecialty (Immunology, Rheumatology, Infectious Disease, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology) is highly desirable.
• Experience in pharmaceutical drug development or clinical research (academic or industry setting) is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment with cross functional teams is essential.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence is necessary.
• Approximately 10% annual travel may be required (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic input to pediatric drug development group
• Provides scientific & clinical leadership to pediatric clinical trial teams
• Responsible for design, execution, and reporting of Phase 1,2 and 3 pediatric clinical trials
• Responsible for monitoring safety of clinical trials and providing scientific leadership in the area of responsibility
• Contributes to the development of the Integrated Study Plans (concept sheets, project plans, protocols, CRFs, operational and analytic plans) and study summaries, IND submissions, and technical reports
• Provides input to strategic decisions regarding therapeutic indications
• Collaborates with early and late development clinical teams and Compound Development Teams to align pediatric strategy
• Oversees the preparation of clinical portions of Immunology project INDs, IBs, CTAs, BLAs and other regulatory submissions
• Authorship of abstracts and manuscripts for publication based on clinical trial data
• Presents data and scientific information to the organization at all levels
• Builds credible relationships with opinion leaders and External alliances for partnered products when relevant
• Potential for direct line management responsibility

Skills

Clinical leadership

Pediatric drug development

Cross-functional teamwork

Influence/leadership

Travel readiness

Education

MD or DO

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 jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Information

Job Function: Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function: Clinical Development & Research - MD

Job Category: Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations: Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

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. 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. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

This position will serve as an Associate Director for Clinical Immunology products in development with indications in pediatric Immunology, Rheumatology, Infectious Disease, Dermatology, or Gastroenterology. The position will support overall strategy, protocol design, development and execution. In addition, the candidate would be expected to have input in regulatory interactions and document writing.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic input to pediatric drug development group
• Provides scientific & clinical leadership to pediatric clinical trial teams
• Responsible for design, execution, and reporting of Phase 1,2 and 3 pediatric clinical trials
• Responsible for monitoring safety of clinical trials and providing scientific leadership in the area of responsibility
• Contributes to the development of the Integrated Study Plans (concept sheets, project plans, protocols, CRFs, operational and analytic plans) and study summaries, IND submissions, and technical reports
• Provides input to strategic decisions regarding therapeutic indications
• Collaborates with early and late development clinical teams and Compound Development Teams to align pediatric strategy
• Oversees the preparation of clinical portions of Immunology project INDs, IBs, CTAs, BLAs and other regulatory submissions
• Authorship of abstracts and manuscripts for publication based on clinical trial data
• Presents data and scientific information to the organization at all levels
• Builds credible relationships with opinion leaders and External alliances for partnered products when relevant
• Potential for direct line management responsibility

Qualifications

• MD or DO is required
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Pediatrics or Pediatric subspecialty (Immunology, Rheumatology, Infectious Disease, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology) is highly desirable
• Experience in pharmaceutical drug development or clinical research (academic or industry setting) is highly desirable
• Ability to work in a matrix environment with cross functional teams is essential
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence is necessary
• Approximately 10% annual travel may be required (domestic and international)

Preferred Skills

• Clinical Research and Regulations
• Clinical Trials
• Clinical Trials Operations
• Collaboration
• Consulting
• Data Management and Informatics
• Drug Discovery Development
• Industry Analysis
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Market Research
• Regulatory Affairs Management
• Research Ethics
• Scientific Evaluation
• Scientific Research
• Stakeholder Management
• Tactical Planning
• Technical Credibility

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.com/.