Director, Oncology / INTO External Innovation

Johnson Johnson; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 283,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a senior leader to advance Oncology drug discovery, licensing, and strategic partnerships across a global ecosystem. You will drive scientific innovation, build external collaborations, and lead cross-functional teams from discovery to Proof of Concept while shaping the oncology strategy.

The role emphasizes building partnerships with academic and biotech entities, navigating regulatory and business considerations, and delivering transformative cancer therapies for

Qualifications

• PhD, (MD, MBA with PhD would be a plus)
• A minimum of 15 years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience
• Experience in Oncology drug discovery, scientific innovation, licensing and deal aspects

Responsibilities

• Networking to establish relationship for J&J with external partners
• Diligence/Deal organization partnered with key function inside the TA, DPDS, Clinical operations, Regulatory, and Commercial
• Planning MTA and collaboration research plan with functional partners
• Leads external platform / MOA / special focused projects / opportunity landscaping across region (shared with other cross regional & worldwide partners
• Expands the drug discovery pipeline for J&J through identifying and assessing novel opportunities in line with the global INTO and Oncology TA strategies
• Establishes new partnerships
• Leads diligence teams in a matrix organization across Discovery, JBIO, DPDS, clinical, commercial etc
• Establishes project plans in partnership with the internal organization
• Maintains a strong network with biotech/academia
• Supports external visibility and connectivity of Janssen Oncology/Boston IC by participating on external committees or presenting at meetings
• Shapes Scientific Innovation strategies that support INTO and the Oncology TA growth objectives, in partnership with discovery, early development, business development, and other partners.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships withkey Oncology TA members, TA External Innovation Leaders & members of the TA Senior Leadership team.
• Develop a partnering strategy that supports the Oncology Therapeutic Area strategies, identify and triage opportunities consistent with the agreed strategy
• Lead cross-functional due diligence teams to efficiently assess and execute in-licensing, collaboration and alliance opportunities for projects and solutions frominception through Proof of Concept.
• Develop and refine project plans in collaboration with external business partners and internal personnel to ultimately drive scientific and clinical progress.
• Work in matrixed Team to prepare and present scientific and business rationale for any recommendations to enable the opportunity business case for approval and execution to Oncology key stakeholders and Janssen R&D leadership
• Develop, cultivate, and manage relationships with J&J Innovation Centers, JLABs and Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation personnel at each of the global locations to enhance networking opportunities and to partner capabilities in transactional support.
• Develop and maintain internal collaboration with each of Johnson & Johnson sectors, including pharmaceuticals, medical device and consumer, and other Janssen R&D internal functions given the cross-sector nature of the Oncology strategy.
• Identify, establish and maintain a broad network of relationships with potential licensors: Industry, academic institutions, biotech partners, entrepreneurs, etc worldwide.
• Stay current with emerging scientific, technological and medical innovations within the field.
• Exemplify company’s value proposition as a “partner of choice” to attract potential partners.

Skills

Business Alignment

Clinical Data Management

Clinical Evaluations

Developing Others

Drug Discovery Development

Entrepreneurship

Good Clinical Practice

Inclusive Leadership

Industry Analysis

Leadership

Medicines and Device Development

Regulatory Affairs Management

Relationship Building

Safety-Oriented

Scientific Research

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Change

Study Management

Education

PhD

MD

MBA with PhD

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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

Clinical Development & Research – Non-MD

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

California (Any City), Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, 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 Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results.

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

Responsibilities

• Networking to establish relationship for J&J with external partners
• Diligence/Deal organization partnered with key function inside the TA, DPDS, Clinical operations, Regulatory, and Commercial
• Planning MTA and collaboration research plan with functional partners
• Leads external platform / MOA / special focused projects / opportunity landscaping across region (shared with other cross regional & worldwide partners
• Expands the drug discovery pipeline for J&J through identifying and assessing novel opportunities in line with the global INTO and Oncology TA strategies
• Establishes new partnerships
• Leads diligence teams in a matrix organization across Discovery, JBIO, DPDS, clinical, commercial etc
• Establishes project plans in partnership with the internal organization
• Maintains a strong network with biotech/academia
• Supports external visibility and connectivity of Janssen Oncology/Boston IC by participating on external committees or presenting at meetings
• Shapes Scientific Innovation strategies that support INTO and the Oncology TA growth objectives, in partnership with discovery, early development, business development, and other partners.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships withkey Oncology TA members, TA External Innovation Leaders & members of the TA Senior Leadership team.
• Develop a partnering strategy that supports the Oncology Therapeutic Area strategies, identify and triage opportunities consistent with the agreed strategy
• Lead cross-functional due diligence teams to efficiently assess and execute in-licensing, collaboration and alliance opportunities for projects and solutions frominception through Proof of Concept.
• Develop and refine project plans in collaboration with external business partners and internal personnel to ultimately drive scientific and clinical progress.
• Work in matrixed Team to prepare and present scientific and business rationale for any recommendations to enable the opportunity business case for approval and execution to Oncology key stakeholders and Janssen R&D leadership
• Develop, cultivate, and manage relationships with J&J Innovation Centers, JLABs and Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation personnel at each of the global locations to enhance networking opportunities and to partner capabilities in transactional support.
• Develop and maintain internal collaboration with each of Johnson & Johnson sectors, including pharmaceuticals, medical device and consumer, and other Janssen R&D internal functions given the cross-sector nature of the Oncology strategy.
• Identify, establish and maintain a broad network of relationships with potential licensors: Industry, academic institutions, biotech partners, entrepreneurs, etc worldwide.
• S tay current with emerging scientific, technological and medical innovations within the field.
• Exemplify company’s value proposition as a “partner of choice” to attract potential partners.

Remote work options will be considered on a case by case basis and if approved by the company.

Requirements

• PhD, (MD, MBA with PhD would be a plus)
• A minimum of 15 years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience
• Experience in Oncology drug discovery, scientific innovation, licensing and deal aspects

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 under 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 ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Preferred Skills:

Business Alignment, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Evaluations, Developing Others, Drug Discovery Development, Entrepreneurship, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Regulatory Affairs Management, Relationship Building, Safety-Oriented, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Change, Study Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$164,000.00 - $282,900.00

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