Associate Director, Antibody Discovery/Immune Repertoire - 2406187951WDescriptionJohnson & Johnson is recruiting for an Associate Director, Antibody Discovery / Immune Repertoire Analysis position located in Spring House, PA.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/As a member of the In Vivo Antibody Discovery Group, this role will contribute to multiple aspects of antibody discovery in a globally-integrated environment. In-depth knowledge of B-cell sorting and immune repertoire sequencing/analysis are critical.Familiarity with in vivo approaches to therapeutic antibody discovery including immunization and antibody screening will also be important. This is a critical function in a multifaceted Biologics Discovery organization committed to bringing the next generation of biotherapeutic molecules to patients.We are looking for a motivated candidate with scientific and technical expertise who can collaborate across discovery areas to bring value to our portfolio of innovative drug concepts. Proficiency to lead within a highly coordinated, fast-paced environment will be a significant attribute. An additional knowledge base in the areas of oncology, immunology, or cardiovascular disease would be a plus. If this sounds like you, come join our team!Key Responsibilities:
Provide scientific leadership in antibody repertoire isolation and analysis from immunized animals
Establish a total repertoire approach to therapeutic antibody discovery to support the biologics portfolio
Lead a team of scientists in the continued development of industry-leading capabilities
Monitor external innovation in the field, and drive the development of novel processes for biologics discovery
QualificationsEducation:
PhD with 8 years in the Biologics or Immunology field is required
Experience and Skills:Required:
Proven experience with B-cell isolation methods and antibody repertoire analysis is required
Strong communication, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with a consistent record of innovation is required
Demonstrated leadership success in a heavily matrixed environment is required
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.comPrimary Location NA-US-Pennsylvania-Spring HouseOrganization Janssen Research & Development, LLC (6084)Job Function Biotherapeutics R&DReq ID: 2406187951W