Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · 5 hours ago
Sr. Distinguished Scientist Clin Pharm
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to developing smarter and less invasive treatments. The Sr. Distinguished Scientist in Clinical Pharmacology will provide scientific advice on global drug development strategies and represent the Clinical Pharmacology team at governance committees, while fostering innovative methodologies in drug development.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Represent CPP at QSTEPS and CPP reviews; represent CPP at other governance/review committees, as required
Ensure appropriate MIDD planning for projects and in support of our focused disease areas
Work with CPP colleagues globally, cross-functionally with other functions in JJIM, and/or externally, as needed, to identify, evaluate, recommend, and implement innovative scientific approaches for CPP colleagues to broaden the understanding of and impact on drug development for small and large molecules
Provide scientific advice related to the MIDD approaches including translational pharmacology approaches for compounds in development and to Clinical Pharmacology development plans
Assist with implementation of new methodologies and/or new focus areas for CPP
Train, guide and mentor scientists within the global CPP organization to realize their full potential
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent, with at least 12+ years of industrial experience in Clinical Pharmacology and/or Pharmacometrics and application of MIDD
Knowledge of drug development of small molecules, monoclonal antibodies and other new modalities (e.g., ADCs, cell-based therapies, siRNA, etc)
Deep expertise in advanced concepts of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacometrics and study design
Experience in development of drug candidates in early and late-stage development across key therapeutic areas (oncology, immunology, neuroscience) including application of MIDD
Experience in interaction with Regulatory Authorities globally
Experience in the application of PK, PK/PD and other modeling approaches (e.g., QSP, MBMA)
Good written and oral communication skills (communication)
Ability to build and enhance working relationships inside and outside the department; ability and willingness to work in a cross-functional team environment (building strategic working relationships)
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments, establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently in a timely manner (planning and organizing)
Adding value to the organization assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks (delivery of results)
Actively identifying new areas for learning and application to the job (continuous learning)
Good sense of cultural sensitivity and diversity (cultural diversity)
Good project management skills (program management)
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision (personal accountability)
Preferred
Clinical Pharmacology
Consulting
Design Mindset
Drug Discovery Development
Leadership
Mentorship
Patent Applications
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacology
Pharmacometrics
Process Optimization
Product Strategies
Program Management
Report Writing
Researching
Research Proposals
Scientific Research
Benefits
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.
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
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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