Associate Director, Cellular & Mechanistic Pharmacology

Johnson & Johnson

Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Not specified (assumed onsite based on location)
Cellular & mechanistic pharmacology
Immunology-focused drug discovery
Cell-based assay development
Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Associate Director for Cellular & Mechanistic Pharmacology in Spring House, PA, to lead innovative drug discovery projects with a focus on immunology. Ideal candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Immunology or a related field, with a strong background in cellular pharmacology and drug discovery

Job Summary

  • Lead development of innovative cell-based assays for immunology-focused projects to identify and evaluate targets, and to progress hits and lead molecules.
  • Manage and mentor a team of lab scientists, analyze and present data at program team meetings, in-house seminars, leadership meetings and external scientific conferences, and publish research in high-quality journals.
  • Join a newly formed team contributing to the progression of cross-modality drug discovery projects from target identification to clinical development.

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Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Associate Director for Cellular & Mechanistic Pharmacology in Spring House, PA, to lead innovative drug discovery projects with a focus on immunology. Ideal candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Immunology or a related field, with a strong background in cellular pharmacology and drug discovery.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cellular & Mechanistic Pharmacology
  • Immunology-focused drug discovery
  • Cell-based assay development
  • High-throughput technology platforms
  • High dimensional data analysis
  • AI/ML integration for drug discovery

Nice-to-have

  • Assay automation workflows
  • 3D cellular models
  • Neuroscience and oncology experience
  • External collaborator guidance

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Immunology, cell biology or equivalent
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience
  • Pharmaceutical industry setting
  • Proven track record in leading immunology programs
  • Expertise in de novo assay development
  • Experience with iPSC-derived cells, primary cells, and/or co-cultures
  • Experience with high content imaging, flow cytometry and/or RNAseq
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated ability to apply novel approaches
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

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