Neuroscience Disease Area Lead, PSTS Strategy & Alignment

Scorpion Therapeutics; Spring House (PA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Scientific Leader to shape and integrate disease-specific scientific strategy across discovery through registration stages within PSTS Neuroscience.

The role requires steering scientific planning, risk management, and strategic development while serving as the primary liaison between PSTS and therapeutic-area teams. The successful candidate will mentor teams and contribute regulatory insights for CNS programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 10+ years in industry, deep expertise in neuro drug development and PSTS processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in neuro therapeutics, early development stages, and regulatory interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scientific planning, risk management, and strategic development.
• Serve as primary liaison between PSTS and therapeutic area teams.
• Provide technical expertise, mentorship, and regulatory insight.
• Drive external visibility and cross-functional alignment across neuro programs.

Skills

Neuro drug development

Regulatory sciences

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Scientific Leader to shape and integrate disease-specific scientific strategy across discovery through registration stages within PSTS Neuroscience.

The role requires steering scientific planning, risk management, and strategic development while serving as the primary liaison between PSTS and therapeutic-area teams. The successful candidate will mentor teams and contribute regulatory insights for CNS programs.