Senior Neuroscience PSTS Disease Lead

Myana; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 173,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision benefits

Retirement plan (401k)

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Distinguished Scientist - PSTS Neuroscience Disease Area Lead in multiple locations, including Spring House, PA.

This expert leads disease-area strategy from discovery to registration and partners across functions to drive informed, risk-balanced decisions. The role requires deep neuroscience knowledge, leadership ability, and experience with regulatory interactions to guide program development and governance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in scientific discipline with 10+ years of experience or equivalent industry expertise.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for executive and external venues.
• Experience coaching and leading matrix teams in a regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide disease-area strategic science leadership across Neuroscience within PSTS.
• Lead strategic project planning, risk stewardship, and DAPs for the TA portfolio.
• Collaborate with TA leadership, regulators, and external partners to advance development plans.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Strategic planning

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in scientific discipline

Dual advanced degree (MD/DVM)

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Distinguished Scientist - PSTS Neuroscience Disease Area Lead in multiple locations, including Spring House, PA.

This expert leads disease-area strategy from discovery to registration and partners across functions to drive informed, risk-balanced decisions. The role requires deep neuroscience knowledge, leadership ability, and experience with regulatory interactions to guide program development and governance.