Global Proteomics Platform Director

6084-Janssen Research & Development, LLC Legal Entity; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Associate Director, Global Proteomics to lead a world-class proteomics team and advance mass spectrometry capabilities across discovery to translation.

The role blends scientific depth with cross-functional leadership, setting strategy, delivering on SLAs, and partnering with bioinformatics to drive data-driven decisions across Oncology, Immunology, and Neuroscience.

Qualifications

• Requires a Doctorate in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology or related field.
• 8+ years hands-on proteomics lab experience; 4+ years in drug discovery setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead wet-lab scientists and develop a high-performing proteomics team.
• Establish delivery frameworks with clear SLAs and timelines.
• Oversee proteomics studies for target ID/validation and MoA elucidation.
• Collaborate with bioinformatics and data science for QC, FAIR data, and analyses.
• Translate complex proteomics findings to non-experts and governance forums.

Skills

Team leadership

Mass spectrometry

LC-MS platforms

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Project coordination

Education

PhD in analytical chemistry

Tools

LC-MS platforms

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Associate Director, Global Proteomics to lead a world-class proteomics team and advance mass spectrometry capabilities across discovery to translation.

The role blends scientific depth with cross-functional leadership, setting strategy, delivering on SLAs, and partnering with bioinformatics to drive data-driven decisions across Oncology, Immunology, and Neuroscience.