Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · 8 hours ago
Senior Director External Innovation, DPDS
South San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$229K/yr - $394K/yr
10+ years expJohnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is dedicated to creating a world without disease through innovative healthcare solutions. They are seeking a Senior Director of External Innovation to lead the scouting and evaluation of external opportunities in the West North America region, emphasizing synthetic modalities to enhance their drug development efforts.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
In partnership with your local biologic modalities counterpart lead the WNA component of the advancement of external technological innovation within DPDS in alignment with strategy and in support of the vision of Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicines
Work closely with the rest of the Global DPDS EI team to bring innovation opportunities from the WNA region into a global view and help to assess the science to choose the best opportunities to move forward independent of geography
Present to senior stakeholders on science and technology explaining strategic alignment and acting as a champion whilst keeping a strong eye on the data to support an opportunity
Develop a broad and effective cross-functional network; build positive and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Act as the voice of J&J Innovative Medicine to external biotech companies, academic institutes and other external partners (conferences, partnering events etc) in the WNA region, talking eloquently about J&J priorities and presenting J&J as a preferred partner
In partnership with J&J Business development, External Scientific Innovation and Therapeutic Area stakeholders lead asset based due diligence for DPDS from a modality perspective, bringing together internal experts and driving decision enabling scientific risk assessments
Act as the ‘subject matter expert’ in deal teams to work closely with partners, transactors and legal to turn scientific partnership opportunities into successfully executed contracts
Ensure Credo Values are demonstrated in all day-to-day interactions
This position is located at either the San Francisco Innovation Center or the La Jolla R&D site and is a hybrid position (3 days on site). It likely requires up to 20% travel
Qualification
Required
PhD + 10+ years of industrial drug discovery (or development) experience, or MS + 15 years of industrial drug discovery (or development) experience required
Deep and demonstratable scientific expertise in synthetic modalities, demonstrated by peer reviewed publications and patents
Leadership skills as well as a demonstrable ability to think strategically and deliver on strategic objectives are required
Proficiency in planning, proactivity, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently are required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Concentration/Major in the following: Synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences is preferred
Business and transactions experience playing a scientific expert role but with a strong eye on the terms needed in a contract and good knowledge of IP provisions is strongly preferred
Demonstratable experience as an end-to-end drug discovery project leader in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred
Experience with modern techniques such as AI/ML driven discovery, new high dimensional biology translational approaches etc would be an advantage
Corporate Governance
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Drug Discovery Development
Fact-Based Decision Making
Global Market
Healthcare Trends
Inclusive Leadership
Interpersonal Influence
Leadership
Product Portfolio Management
Public Policies
Regulatory Affairs Management
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Development
Scientific Research
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Thinking
Technical Writing
Benefits
An exciting leadership position in an international and dynamic environment with continuous learning and growth opportunities
An attractive remuneration package with multiple extralegal benefits
An inclusive team environment where diversity and different opinions are respected and valued, and the importance of a good work-life balance is recognized.
Company
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine focuses on developing medical solutions for some of the challenging diseases and medical conditions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Molly Perkins
VP, Head of Cell & Genetic Medicines Discovery
Recent News
2025-08-14
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