Senior Director, Compound Development Team Leader- Neuropsychiatry

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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Clinical Development & Research – Non-MD

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is seeking a Senior Director, Compound Development Team Leader- Neuropsychiatry to be located in Beerse, Belgium.

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.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

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

Identifies issues and leads contingency planning

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

Accountable for the budget for the compound or program

Works with Function heads to:

Select CDT members

Set Goals and Objectives for CDT members

Mentor and guide CDT members

Provide input for performance evaluation of CDT members

Execute the program and manage deliverables & financials

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

Education and Experience: 

Advanced Degree (Ph.D., M.D., M.B.A.) highly desirable

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

Strong planning and tracking skills

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

Fluent in written and spoken English

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

Required Technical Knowledge and Skills:

Fluent in written and spoken English

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):

United States- Requisition Number: R-088058

Belgium- Requisition Number: R-088336

Switzerland- Requisition Number: R-088340

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.

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Required Skills:

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:

€152,900.00 - €264,385.00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.