Executive Director, Discovery-Oncology

Company Overview 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. Job Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development Job Sub Function Biological Research Job Category People Leader All Job Posting Locations Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium; Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States; Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States Job Description We are searching for the best talent for an Executive Director, Discovery Oncology position. You will be responsible for leading and guiding the Oncology discovery research in selected cancer indications. The Executive Director, Discovery Oncology defines and executes on the strategy for Oncology Discovery. This individual will develop a portfolio of therapeutics addressing core pathways in Oncology from project concept through to entrance into clinical trials. You Will Also Be Responsible For Leads a global group of approximately 20-40 people (including regular FTEs, temporary contractors and postdoctoral fellows), guiding their science with an emphasis on scientific quality and rigor. In partnership with Oncology leadership, including TA head, clinical, strategic and functional leaders, defines the scientific strategy for the TA and develops a portfolio of assets for solid cancer indications. As a Disease Area Stronghold discovery leader executes on the strategy for the end-to-end Oncology portfolio. Creates an environment that values innovation, leadership, scientific excellence, urgency, and personal accountability. Manages resource allocations across programs, including shared resources across labs. Proactively influences across functional areas and external partners to align project activities with strategic goals. Establishes internal and external collaborations to facilitate execution of Discovery strategy. Partners with external collaborators and innovation centers to evaluate and discover new approaches, technologies, and targets in support of the Oncology portfolio. Partners with business development to evaluate external assets and bring new molecules into the pipeline. Runs collaborations with both academic and industry partners. Provides management oversight including personal talent development, training, coaching and guidance to discovery scientists. Ensures compliance with all J&J training, while ensuring safe laboratory working practices for self and reports. Ensures consistent experiments/data generation for target validation and progression through discovery stages. You Will Be Responsible For The Following Leadership Priorities Oversee and influence the initiation and the progression of multiple small and large molecules as well as cell therapy discovery research programs that result in the identification of Clinical Candidates. Set and execute the scientific strategy for solid tumor indication(s). Act as an ambassador for the respective Discovery Portfolio with frequent interactions with senior internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrate excellent managerial skills to enable his/her global team to deliver on their objectives and to develop their careers. Provide input on hiring, promotions, resources and budget allocations within the department. Direct the proper use and implementation for new technology to establish long-term research plans. Identify novel scenarios and nascent scientific/technical opportunities in a specific scientific area. Communicate overall strategy of the projects to others including senior leadership. Build collaborative relationships with and influence key stakeholders; internally and externally. Create a high-performance work environment that values innovation, leadership, scientific excellence, urgency, and personal accountability. Attract and cultivate talent. Qualifications / Requirements PhD with deep content knowledge in Oncology. 15+ years of demonstrated leadership and drug discovery experience in the area of Oncology, preferably in solid malignancies. Experience: Solid background in drug discovery across modalities (small, large molecules, cell therapy), including immune therapies. Background in cellular, molecular and/or immune tumor biology with a good understanding of the therapeutic landscape in Oncology. Strong record of leading programs to the identification of Clinical Candidates. Strong track record of publications in the field. Broad scope of impact beyond individual projects, e.g., leading research platforms, target classes, etc. Strong external network and recognized as an expert in the field by peers. Demonstrated competence for team leadership and/or people skills to manage a team with members in different continents. Leading or being part of a significant organization change. Heavy influencing across organization boundaries and without direct authority. Enterprise thinking. Detail-oriented as well as being able to see the big picture. Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to effectively present scientific data and concepts to international standards. Shaping and articulating a vision that inspires, engages, and brings others along a change journey. Ability to attract and develop talent. Benefits Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado, 56 hours for Washington) 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 period Volunteer leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military spouse time‑off – 80 hours per calendar year This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change. Legal and Additional Information 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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 should contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine