Director, Oncology / INTO External Innovation

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 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 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. Learn more at 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 Therap #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson Johnson