Senior Director, Cell Therapy Discovery (Cell & Genetic Medicines)

Senior Director, Cell Therapy Discovery (Cell & Genetic Medicines)

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.

We are searching for the best talent for the best Senior Director, Cell Therapy Discovery (Cell & Genetic Medicines) to be in Spring House, PA or Cambridge, MA. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

Purpose : We are seeking a Senior Director of Cell Therapy Discovery to lead and accelerate innovative research efforts in the field of CAR T cell therapies. This leadership role is pivotal in shaping the future of our pipeline and advancing cutting-edge treatments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in cellular immunology and therapeutic development, with a proven track record of leading discovery teams and delivering impactful results.

You will be responsible for :

• Strategic Leadership : Drive the overall strategy and scientific direction of the cell therapy discovery pipeline, aligning with corporate strategy and industry trends.
• Team Management : Mentor discovery project leaders, and foster a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, and continuous learning. Drive talent development to build capabilities in cutting-edge cell therapy technologies.
• Scientific Innovation : Identify and execute novel approaches for cell therapy research, including gene editing, innovative transgene design, and delivery strategies.
• External Partnerships : Establish and manage strategic collaborations with academic institutions, biotech partners, and external CROs to supplement internal expertise, access novel technologies, and accelerate discovery efforts.
• Pipeline Advancement : Oversee the progression of early-stage discovery programs from ideation through validation, ensuring pipeline robustness and innovation.
• Regulatory & Compliance : Ensure all research activities adhere to regulatory standards, ethical guidelines, and safety protocols.
• Budget & Resource Planning : Oversee departmental budgets, resource allocation, and project prioritization to maximize research productivity.

Qualifications :

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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $193,000 to $333,500.