The aim of Johnson & Johnson’s external innovation group is to successfully compete for the top science and transformational innovation externally, including at universities, biotech companies and elsewhere in the life sciences industry ecosystem
Job Summary
The aim of Johnson & Johnson’s external innovation group is to successfully compete for the top science and transformational innovation externally, including at universities, biotech companies and elsewhere in the life sciences industry ecosystem.
This role is to source the on-strategy external innovation opportunity across all TAs, and involves engaging with the external innovation community, including academia, venture capital, and the startup ecosystem.
This leader will be responsible for proactively shaping and nurturing key relationships and stakeholders (prioritized academic research centers, venture capital investors, life science and health technology incubators and start-ups) to ensure J&J is perceived as a “Partner of Choice” in their respective regions.
Matching Summary
The aim of Johnson & Johnson’s external innovation group is to successfully compete for the top science and transformational innovation externally, including at universities, biotech companies and elsewhere in the life sciences industry ecosystem.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
External Scientific Innovation
Search and Evaluation
Life Sciences Ecosystem Engagement
Therapeutic Area Alignment
Due Diligence
Nice-to-have
Partner of Choice
Thought Leadership
Cross-functional Collaboration
Ethical Standards
Key Requirements
Doctoral level degree required
8-10 years of broad R&D experience
Experience in scientific search and evaluation
Experience developing valuable relationships
Experience assessing competitive environments
Experience conducting due diligence exercises
Proven track record of influencing and negotiating skills