Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for an Associate Director, In Silico Discovery, Biologics in Spring House, PA; Cambridge, MA; or La Jolla, CA.
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We are seeking a creative and self-motivated Associated Director to join our In Silico Discovery Biologics team. As we expand our AI/ML capabilities in antibody design and multifunctional optimization of complex biologics, we are looking for an experienced scientist to play a key role in applying the methods from this initiative to accelerate therapeutic discovery. The ideal candidate will be a highly collaborative researcher who is passionate about the potential impact of these computational techniques on biologics design and development. This is an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic, diverse, and global community of in silico scientists committed to bringing innovative new medicines to patients.
The Associate Director will collaborate with Biologics Discovery (BD) scientists to effectively apply AI/ML models to enhance the antibody discovery process. This role involves leveraging advanced computational techniques and data analysis to accelerate the identification and optimization of antibody candidates. By integrating AI/ML models with experimental data, the team will aim to predict candidate efficacy, facilitate design solutions and streamline the overall workflow from initial screening to lead optimization. Additionally, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and continuous knowledge transfer between in silico approaches and laboratory efforts will be crucial for driving successful outcomes in antibody discovery and development.
Primary Responsibilities
- Partner closely with Biologics Discovery teams to drive drug discovery projects through application of predictive and AI/ML tools for biologics design and optimization.
- Mentor junior scientists, fostering their development as expert informatics scientists.
- Engage in industry consortia and represent J&J and In Silico Discovery in key initiatives.
- Periodically be tasked with evaluating and making recommendations for the acquisition or building of new technologies. This may include performing Due Diligence on potential partnering/M&A opportunities.
- Contribute to an inspiring, scientifically rigorous and innovative culture that embraces continuous learning, development and collaboration.
- Contribute towards efforts to influence J&J's external environment via scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and participation in external conferences as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
- A PhD and a minimum of 6 years of experience in drug discovery and development with industry or related leadership experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in the field of AI/ML, computation and antibody design & optimization in drug discovery.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical discovery and optimization processes.
- Hands-on experience with large-scale data curation, aggregation, manipulation, integration, mining and analysis, including structured and unstructured data sources.
Preferred:
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Spotfire, Vortex, Tableau, DataWarrior).
- Ability to organize and convey complex data sets in a clear and concise manner to key business partners from diverse backgrounds.
- Prior experience leading or participating in collaborations with external academic, biotechnology and contract research organizations.
- Strong publication and/or proven track record of supporting discovery of clinical/pre-clinical candidates.
- Strong motivation, passion and commitment to science and patients.
- Availability to travel up to 5% yearly is preferred (international as well as domestic).
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.