Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking to lead the development of in silico immune disease models and knowledge integration methods to drive the development of innovative drugs, identifying, characterizing, and advancing drug candidates by providing innovative, multi-modal insights of complex biological regulation through the lens of computational modeling.
Requirements
- Experience in designing, managing, and executing projects in drug discovery, differentiation, biomarker design, etc. driven using multi-omics, computational modeling, and bioinformatics
- Demonstrated history of collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams including computational and biological scientists, mediating and maintaining both computational and biological rigor
- Practical experience working with contract research organizations and managing external research partnerships.
- Demonstrated working knowledge in the implementation and application of machine learning and ai-powered methods to biology is highly preferred
- Experience with knowledge integration and multi-model/multi-modal integration methods preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor teams in the development and validation of computational models for immune and autoimmune disease biology, translating biological hypotheses into testable in silico experiments, and developing follow-up experiment plans in response to model predictions.
- Manage a portfolio of complex projects and collaborations that deepen the integration of data science and functional immunology drug development
- Serve as the principal partner to Translational Research and/or Discovery teams, aligning project output to therapeutic decision points.
- Oversee external collaborations with contract research organizations and academic partners; ensure high-quality data exchange and joint deliverables.
- Communicate results clearly and persuasively through technical reports, internal presentations, cross-functional briefings, and peer-reviewed publications.
Other
- Ph.D. in systems biology, computer science, software engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant industry experience; or Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience, is required.
- Strong project leadership skills: setting strategy, defining milestones, managing timelines, and delivering results.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences, including non-expert stakeholders.
- First-hand experience in immunology research and drug development highly preferred.
- Approximately 15% travel domestic and international may be required.
