Director, Discovery - Innovative Health

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Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Director, Discovery - Innovative Health located in Spring House, PA; Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; High Wycombe, United Kingdom; Basel, Switzerland or Beerse, Belgium.

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 https://www.jnj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

The Innovative Health (IH) Organization has been created to drive meaningful impact to participant health and wellbeing by reinventing the clinical trial experience. The Innovative Health organization connects teams across development to novel capabilities and solutions, unleashing the potential of innovation to drive broader access to innovative medicines, and enriching the healthcare experience for all.

As the Head of Discovery, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction and overall effectiveness of the organization’s discovery process. This pivotal role requires a transformative leader who is ultimately accountable for improving the asset value of the innovation pipeline. You will have a deep understanding of business needs, emerging technologies, market trends, and evolving start up landscape. You will oversee the Scouting Solutions Lead and Intake Lead, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving innovation to address key challenges and opportunities.

The IH department reports into Global Development’s (GD) Business Growth, Innovation and Advocacy (BGIA) department and is dedicated to driving innovation into the clinical operating model to make clinical development faster and better for patients, investigators, Johnson & Johnson, and the industry at large. IH’s approach is to learn through doing: we design and conduct innovation projects that generate knowledge about novel operational models, methods and solutions. Once proven valuable and feasible, we embed new operational approaches and technologies into Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines R&D with the goals of improving patient and site experiences, expediting drug development, and reducing overall costs. Our success comes by way of our entrepreneurial culture and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define the strategic vision and objectives for the discovery function, aligning with the organization’s overall mission and goals.
• Develop and communicate a clear roadmap for discovery initiatives, outlining key priorities, achievements, and success criteria.
• Lead by example, inspiring and motivating the discovery team to achieve excellence and fuel the innovation pipeline.
• Evaluate potential return on investment of addressing business needs, working closely with finance teams.
• Monitor discovery project progress, optimizing resource allocation and mitigating risks.
• Foster a culture of accountability and results-driven decision-making.
• Evaluate and optimize the end-to-end discovery process, from identifying prioritized business needs to best-fit solutions.
• Implement standard processes, and seek new tools, and methodologies to streamline and improve the efficiency of discovery activities.
• Continuously assess and adapt the discovery process to evolving business requirements and market dynamics.
• Build strong relationships with senior leadership, department heads, and other key partners to understand strategic priorities and business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance and insights on how discovery efforts can support and advance organizational goals.
• Champion a culture of collaboration and innovation, fostering cross-functional partnerships and knowledge sharing.
• Build professional network with cross-industry partners across the clinical innovation ecosystem and external suppliers and use relationships to drive discovery efforts.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and market developments with the potential to address or modify existing business needs, or trigger new needs relevant to the organization’s priorities.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify potential opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on market insights and technology assessments, guiding investment decisions and resource allocation.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent within the team, fostering a culture of growth, and innovation.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members, empowering them to excel in their roles.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment, where diverse perspectives are valued.
  
  

Qualifications:

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. An advanced degree in Business, Technology or Life Sciences is preferred.
  
  

Experience and Skills:

• 15+ years of total business experience is required.
• 10+ years of experience in global clinical research in Pharmaceutical, Contract Research Organization (CRO) or other clinical trial sponsor environment is required.
• Extensive experience driving innovation and delivering results is required.
• Deep understanding of business needs, clinical innovation, technology trends, and market dynamics is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies is required.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and partner management skills are required.
  
  

Other:

• This role may require up to 25% travel.
  
  

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $142,000 to $244,950.

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k).

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.
  
  

Additional information can be found through the link below.

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

This job posting is anticipated to close on 06/13/2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.