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Associate Director, Translational Pharmacology
Associate Director, Translational PharmacologyJohnson & Johnson • Spring House, Pennsylvania, USA
Associate Director, Translational Pharmacology

Associate Director, Translational Pharmacology

Johnson & Johnson • Spring House, Pennsylvania, USA
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At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for more at

Job Function :

Discovery & Pre-Clinical / Clinical Development

Job Sub Function : Biological Research

Job Category : People Leader

All Job Posting Locations :

Spring House Pennsylvania United States of America

Job Description :

We are searching for the best talent for our Associate Director Translational Pharmacology position to be located in Spring House PA.

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments finding cures and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at The Associate Director will lead the Translational Pharmacology team within Discovery Technologies & Mechanistic Pharmacology (DTMP). This role requires a visionary leader with exceptional ability to build inspire and manage a high-performing team focused on developing physiologically relevant cellular and tissue models for efficacy and in vitro safety assessment.

The successful candidate will have deep expertise in neuroscience immunology and advanced cellular systems including iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes and neurons organoids and whole-organism imaging. They will serve as a program representative on core strategy teams driving Research Operating Plans that enable high-throughput screening (HTS) lead optimization and translational pharmacology.

This position requires impeccable communication and presentation skills an enterprise mindset and the ability to influence across functions to deliver innovative solutions. Strong expertise in high-content imaging AI / ML-driven data analytics and integration of complex cellular models into automated workflows is essential.

You will be responsible for :

Leadership & Team Development

  • Build mentor and empower a multidisciplinary team of scientists to deliver cutting-edge cellular pharmacology solutions.
  • Foster a culture of innovation collaboration and accountability.
  • Provide clear direction prioritize resources and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Strategic Representation

  • Serve as DTMP representative on program strategy teams shaping scientific and operational decisions.
  • Champion DTMPs unique capabilities across the organization to accelerate discovery and development.
  • Develop and execute Research Operating Plans aligned with portfolio priorities.
  • Communicate complex scientific concepts effectively to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Technology & Cellular Model Innovation

  • Lead development of advanced cellular and tissue models including iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes iPSC-derived neurons organoids and immune cell systems and employ at scale for screening functional efficacy and toxicity read outs.
  • Drive innovation in whole-organism imaging (e.g. zebrafish) and physiologically relevant assays for efficacy and safety.
  • Integrate high-content imaging and AI / ML analytics into high-throughput screening and mechanistic workflows.
  • Qualifications / Requirements :

  • Ph.D. in Cell Biology Bioengineering Neuroscience Immunology or related discipline with 8-10 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical or biotech settings is required.
  • Experience :

  • Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing scientific teams.
  • Proven track record in translational cellular pharmacology and advanced model development.
  • Expertise in scaling iPSC-derived systems organoids and whole-organism imaging.
  • Strong background in neuroscience and immunology.
  • Experience as a program representative on cross-functional strategy teams.
  • Deep understanding of HTS workflows lead optimization and Research Operating Plans.
  • High-content imaging and AI / ML expertise required.
  • Exceptional leadership communication and presentation skills.
  • Strategic thinker with enterprise mindset and ability to influence across functions.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced innovation-driven environment.
  • Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

    Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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    Required Skills : Preferred Skills :

    Big Data Management Data Reporting Data Savvy Developing Others Drug Discovery Development Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Inclusive Leadership Industry Analysis Leadership Molecular Diagnostics Operational Excellence Pharmaceutical Microbiology Product Knowledge Project Reporting Scientific Research Strategic Thinking Sustainability Team Management

    Required Experience :

    Director

    Key Skills

    Program assessment,FDA Regulations,Manufacturing & Controls,Program Evaluation,budget forecast,Research Experience,Operations Management,Research & Development,Strategic Planning,Contract Management,Leadership Experience,negotiation

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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