Senior Director, Compound Development Team Leader- Neuropsychiatry

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is seeking a Senior Director, Compound Development Team Leader- Neuropsychiatry to be located in Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Spring House, PA; San Diego, CA or Cambridge, MA.

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 Neuroscience team tackles the world's toughest brain health challenges including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, myasthenia gravis, epilepsy, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism. This patient-focused team helps address some of the most complex diseases of our time.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

The late development Compound Development Team Leader (CDTL) is responsible for development and execution of the compound strategy for a selected molecular entity, and operational implementation, delivered through the effective leadership of a cross-functional Compound Development Team (CDT). The CDTL is accountable for Phase 2b/3/3b/4 and post marketing clinical trials related to the compound development program and other required cross-functional activities related to lifecycle management.

The CDTL leads the team to develop products in a timely and cost effective manner and is accountable for the execution of the compound strategy. Team leadership via matrix interactions includes individuals from TA strategy, GCSO, global regulatory affairs, project management, finance, legal, quality assurance, quality monitoring & compliance, clinical supplies unit, drug discovery, early clinical development, strategic marketing, CM&C, preclinical department and other scientific and business related disciplines.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Matrix Leader of Cross-functional Compound Development Team; Works with TA Leadership Team to develop compound strategy

- Leads the development and maintenance of the program plan and decision-making by providing relevant research, analysis, and expertise

- Manages successful cross-functional execution of the project plan through negotiating with Function heads about functional deliverables

- Aligns the CDT to achieve its goals through the networks of people/functions represented on the team

- Identifies critical risks and assumptions and transparently communicate them to the CDT, functions, TA & Pharma governance committees, and senior management

- Leads resolution of issues at the CDT, TA & Pharma governance committees and senior management levels

- Leads CDT problem-solving and provide decision-making tools and techniques

- Leads the communication of strategy and plans to the TA & Pharma governance committees, development partners, and other key stakeholders

- Responsible for review of medical publications emerging from the Team and its affiliates

- May act, in concert with senior clinical personnel, as a company spokesperson regarding publication of clinical research findings and presentations to relevant health authorities (e.g. global health authority meeting related to NDA/MAA/BLA)

- Develop credible relationships with scientific leaders, key regulatory officials

- A minimum of ten years of pharmaceutical industry or related experience overall and/or a minimum of five to seven years of drug development or related experience

- Experience in a leadership role within a multi-functional R&D organization

- Ability to integrate all cross functional disciplines into a successful strategy and project plan

- Understanding of requirements for successful commercialization of a new product

- Expert knowledge of the drug development process and the competitive environment

- Strong problem solving skills for developing creative solutions and meeting project objectives

- Demonstrated influence, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to influence without clear reporting authority

- Significant work experience in a leadership position in a team matrix environment

- Demonstrated ability of strategic thinking and contingency planning with respect for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine objectives

- Working knowledge of the use of Microsoft suite of software products including Excel and Word

- Experience and knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical trials and for the appropriate contributions to regulatory filings

- Working knowledge of the use of Microsoft suite of software products including Excel and Word

- Experience and knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical trials and for the appropriate contributions to regulatory filings

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Preferred Skills: Clinical Evaluations, Clinical Trial Protocols, Consulting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Design Mindset, Drug Discovery Development, Entrepreneurship, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Lateral Leadership, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Program Management, Regulatory Affairs Management, Relationship Building, Safety-Oriented, Scientific Research, Strategic Change, Study Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $196,000.00 - $342,700.00

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)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off

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

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits