About this opportunity
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine lists this Director, Oncology / INTO External Innovation opportunity in sierra city, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through 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 humanity.Learn more at jnj.com
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development
Job Sub Function
Clinical Development & Research – Non-MD
Job Category
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations
California (Any City), Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description
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.
Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
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The Director, Oncology External Innovation will be responsible for identifying opportunities and implementing the external innovation plan of Interventional Oncology (INTO) by partnering with J&J’s Global External Innovation Network that includes INTO, the Oncology Therapeutic Area, Global J&J Innovation Centers, JLABs, Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation and J&J Innovative Medicine’s Business Development to accelerate the development of an innovative portfolio of INTO based projects and solutions. The goal is to expand the drug discovery pipeline for Janssen Oncology & INTO through assessment and execution on external strategies with academic/biotech and venture partners. In this position, the candidate must demonstrate expertise in Oncology / Immune Oncology / Med Tech, superior influencing skills and organizational savvy in order to effectively interact with internal partners to drive efficient evaluation and execution of external opportunities. Similarly, the candidate must drive similar interactions with external partners in order to efficiently evaluate and execute on license/collaboration/externalization of novel ideas and assets. Core responsibilities include leading multi-function diligence teams in the evaluation of novel opportunities (including MTA/lab-based evaluation); delivery of a research plan based on input from both internal/external stakeholders; manage the deal process with new venture/transaction/commercial in order to drive decision making at all levels. Operational responsibilities include identification, scouting, evaluation, and partnering of external opportunities / innovative solutions in priority areas of focus inclusive of small molecule and protein modalities and novel platforms, to accelerate the path to disease interception, prevention, and/or cure of cancer.
Networking to establish relationship for J&J with external partners
Diligence/Deal organization partnered with key function inside the TA, DPDS, Clinical operations, Regulatory, and Commercial
Planning MTA and collaboration research plan with functional partners
Leads external platform / MOA / special focused projects / opportunity landscaping across region (shared with other cross regional & worldwide partners
Expands the drug discovery pipeline for J&J through identifying and assessing novel opportunities in line with the global INTO and Oncology TA strategies
Establishes new partnerships
Leads diligence teams in a matrix organization across Discovery, JBIO, DPDS, clinical, commercial etc
Establishes project plans in partnership with the internal organization
Maintains a strong network with biotech/academia
Supports external visibility and connectivity of Janssen Oncology/Boston IC by participating on external committees or presenting at meetings
Shapes Scientific Innovation strategies that support INTO and the Oncology TA growth objectives, in partnership with discovery, early development, business development, and other partners.
Develops and maintains effective relationships with key Oncology TA members, TA External Innovation Leaders & members of the TA Senior Leadership team.
Develop a partnering strategy that supports the Oncology Therapeutic Area strategies, identify and triage opportunities consistent with the agreed strategy
Lead cross-functional due diligence teams to efficiently assess and execute in-licensing, collaboration and alliance opportunities for projects and solutions from inception through Proof of Concept.
Develop and refine project plans in collaboration with external business partners and internal personnel to ultimately drive scientific and clinical progress.
Work in matrixed Team to prepare and present scientific and business rationale for any recommendations to enable the opportunity business case for approval and execution to Oncology key stakeholders and Janssen R&D leadership
Develop, cultivate, and manage relationships with J&J Innovation Centers, JLABs and Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation personnel at each of the global locations to enhance networking opportunities and to partner capabilities in transactional support.
Develop and maintain internal collaboration with each of Johnson & Johnson sectors, including pharmaceuticals, medical device and consumer, and other Janssen R&D internal functions given the cross-sector nature of the Oncology strategy.
Identify, establish and maintain a broad network of relationships with potential licensors: Industry, academic institutions, biotech partners, entrepreneurs, etc worldwide.
Stay current with emerging scientific, technological and medical innovations within the field.
Exemplify company’s value proposition as a “partner of choice” to attract potential partners.
Remote work options will be considered on a case by case basis and if approved by the company.
Requirements
PhD, (MD, MBA with PhD would be a plus)
A minimum of 15 years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience
Experience in Oncology drug discovery, scientific innovation, licensing and deal aspects
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 ( ) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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Required Skills
Business Alignment, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Evaluations, Developing Others, Drug Discovery Development, Entrepreneurship, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Regulatory Affairs Management, Relationship Building, Safety-Oriented, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Change, Study Management
Preferred Skills
Business Alignment, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Evaluations, Developing Others, Drug Discovery Development, Entrepreneurship, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Regulatory Affairs Management, Relationship Building, Safety-Oriented, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Change, Study Management
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$164,000.00 - $282,900.00
Additional Description For Pay Transparency
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Benefits
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
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Worksite address
sierra city, CA, 96125, US
Who can apply
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