Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 168,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

401(k)

Long-term incentive program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in the United States seeks a Director of Clinical Pharmacology to lead CP strategy across multiple development programs at sites in NJ/CA/PA. You will guide PK/PD analyses, model-informed approaches, and regulatory interactions to shape drug development decisions.

Applicants should have a PhD with 10+ years in pharma, strong leadership, and expertise in regulatory strategy, communications, and cross-functional collaboration within CPP.

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field is required.
• 10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry with PK/PD and MIDD experience.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements across US, EU, and Asia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee CP strategy for development programs, including PK/PD analyses.
• Lead model-informed drug development efforts and design CP studies.
• Provide regulatory inputs and interactions for CPP-related activities.
• Manage CPP team members and guide junior leaders.

Skills

PK/PD expertise

MIDD

Regulatory strategy

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related

Tools

NONMEM

R

GastroPlus

Simcyp

WinNonlin

MATLAB

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 Function: Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function: Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacometrics

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: La Jolla, California, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job 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 https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Clinical Pharmacology to be located in Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; Spring House, PA; or La Jolla, CA.

Purpose: The Clinical Pharmacology (CP) Director role within Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics (CPP) is to apply and promote clinical pharmacology expertise including the design of clinical pharmacology studies and/or clinical pharmacology components of clinical studies, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD) analysis and reporting, and application of principles of model-informed drug development (MIDD) to studies and programs in all stages of development, ranging from pre-New Molecular Entity (NME) declaration through post-marketing support.

The Director CP Leader is responsible and accountable for developing and/or overseeing compound specific Clinical Pharmacology strategy for the development of a compound including innovative approaches and leads the regulatory strategy for clinical pharmacology. As the CP Leader on the Compound Development Teams (CDT), the Director works in collaboration with various partners within the team and within CPP (e.g., Pharmacometrics) and provides recommendations that impact the drug development decisions for a program in addition to independently completing the day to day operations for the clinical pharmacology aspects of one or more programs within a disease area and provide management directly or indirectly to junior CPP leaders. The Director CP leader advocates for innovative strategies in support of the portfolio may contribute to the strategic direction of CPP department. The Director manages colleagues and provides oversights and guidance to their projects.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning, completing and/or overseeing the clinical pharmacology and model informed drug development strategy via application of quantitative methods to integrate knowledge of nonclinical data (e.g., metabolism, BCS classification, pharmacology, safety), PK, PD (e.g., biomarker, efficacy, and/or safety), patient characteristics, disease states, competitive landscape, and drug interactions to influence go/no go decisions, support patient sub-population, dose and dosage regimen selection, and optimize study designs throughout drug development.
• Translating quantitative knowledge into strategic opportunities with key partners to drive development along the model-informed drug development principles and advocate for innovative strategies.
• Planning, completing, interpreting and/or overseeing appropriate analyses (e.g., non-compartmental, population and/or modelling and simulation analysis of PK and/or PD data) of preclinical-clinical translation, dose/exposure-response relationships, to guide dose regimen and optimize study design and overall drug development strategy.
• Regulatory input for clinical pharmacology informing strategy, regulatory interactions, labeling and clinical use.
• Planning and delivery of scientifically robust and efficient clinical pharmacology strategies for development candidates. May be accountable for more than one program within a DAS/TA directly or indirectly.
• Introducing new approaches to problem-solving, process enhancements, and improvement of efficiencies. Represent CPP in cross-functional teams, initiatives, or in CPP review/governance meetings.
• Managing a team of CPP colleagues.
• Carrying out functional responsibilities in accordance with applicable SOPs, regulatory requirements and Johnson & Johnson Credo principles.
• Planning, conducting and/or providing oversight of PK and PK/PD analyses and reporting.
• Clinical pharmacology strategy including design of Phase I clinical pharmacology studies and/or use of alternate modeling approaches, consistent with regulatory guidelines.
• Managing and/or supervising operational elements of CPP studies.
• Developing key product differentiation strategies based on a compound’s key attributes and relevant therapeutic landscape.
• Defining regulatory strategy for CPP and providing oversight of CP contributions to regulatory documents including IBs, IND’s, briefing books, submission packages, responses to health authority questions, and other regulatory documents.
• Representing CP in relevant external regulatory meetings (e.g., End of Phase 2, pre-NDA / MAA, Advisory Committee meetings).
• Participating in the evaluation of potential business development opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Contributing to the knowledge of clinical pharmacology, model informed drug development, analysis methodology and overall drug development process, including regulatory guidance, and methods in modeling and simulation by engaging with the scientific community (e.g., publishing, presenting at meetings, participating in special interest groups within professional societies, etc.) and identify new opportunities for applied scientific and technical advancement within the department.
• Influencing external scientific and/or regulatory environment by establishing strong interactions with opinion leaders beyond J&J R&D and developing external collaborations with relevant professional organizations or consortiums.
• Developing expertise in relevant TA including understanding of pathophysiology including relevant pathway, patient population, competitive landscape, relevant endpoints.
• Developing relationships and influencing partners (e.g., TA, regulatory, and other colleagues).
• Accountability for CP deliverables in accordance with timelines and overall project goals.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology, Biomedical Engineering, or relevant Biological Sciences is required.

Experience and Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of PK, PD, PK-PD, and/or Translational Medicine and their applications in model informed drug development (MIDD) is required.
• Understanding of advanced analysis methods (e.g., population analysis, PBPK, QSP) and modeling tools (e.g., NONMEM, R, Gastroplus, Simcyp, Winnonlin, Matlab) is required.
• Detailed understanding of overall process of drug development including model informed drug development (MIDD) and the overall pharmaceutical R&D process is required.
• Drug development experience in one or multiple therapeutic areas including understanding of disease, patient population, and treatment paradigms is required.
• Detailed understanding of US, European, and Asian regulatory requirements and guidelines is required.
• Excellent communication skills, leading meetings and interacting with team members, collaborators, and regulatory authorities is required.
• Has established a strong level of expertise and scientific reputation through multiple publications and presentations is preferred.
• Experience leading a team, developing talent, and providing feedback, coaching, and career development to direct reports is required.
• Outstanding leadership and ability to mentor junior colleagues, exemplified through the ability to inspire others, to set a positive example by providing assistance, recognition and encouragement is required.

• Up to 5% international or domestic travel may be required.

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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$168,000.00 - $290,950.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

* Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

* Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

* Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

* Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

* Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

* Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

* Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

* Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

* Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits