Director of Translational Immunology — Early-Phase PoC

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director, Translational Medicine Clinical Lead within Immunology Translational Science & Medicine to accelerate early-stage immunology programs from portfolio entry to PoC, shaping translational strategies and leading cross-functional trial teams.

You will collaborate with external investigators, support business development, and travel up to 10% to Spring House, Cambridge, or La Jolla sites, advancing biomarker approaches and immune modalities.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD required with clinical or translational research leadership experience.
• Strong immunology background and experience with innovative immune therapies preferred.
• Experience with early clinical trials, biomarker strategies, and immune modalities advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of early-phase trials (Phase 1 to PoC).
• Develop translational strategies integrating disease and pathway insights; manage cross-functional teams.

Skills

Immunology

Leadership

Clinical trial design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director, Translational Medicine Clinical Lead within Immunology Translational Science & Medicine to accelerate early-stage immunology programs from portfolio entry to PoC, shaping translational strategies and leading cross-functional trial teams.

You will collaborate with external investigators, support business development, and travel up to 10% to Spring House, Cambridge, or La Jolla sites, advancing biomarker approaches and immune modalities.