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

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.

Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:
Biotherapeutics R&D

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, Remote (US), Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

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 https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

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 an...