Senior Director, Neuroimmunology Research

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead scientific strategy at the interface of immunology and neuroscience, contributing to the overall TA strategy, with a focus on novel therapies for neurological disorders
• Provide deep subject matter expertise in:
  Regulatory T cell (Treg) biology and immune tolerance
• B cell biology, antibody-mediated disease, and deep B cell depletion approaches
• Autoimmunity, neuroinflammation, and CNS immune mechanisms
• Identify opportunities to apply immune‑modulating approaches to diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, ALS, multiple sclerosis, and autoimmune psychosis
• Build and strengthen cross‑functional collaboration between J&J’s Neuroscience and Immunology Discovery teams
• Support the VP of Early Development in shaping the translational strategy to move assets to the clinic
• Present projects and strategy at governance meetings
• Lead target identification, validation, translational strategy, biomarker development, and portfolio prioritization in neuroimmunology programs
• Guide internal and external research collaborations with academic institutions, biotech partners, and key opinion leaders
• Represent the company externally through scientific conferences, advisory boards, and publications
• Drive scientific excellence and ensure programs are informed by cutting‑edge external science and competitive intelligence
• Support external collaborations and diligences on licensing and M&A opportunities

• PhD, or MD/PhD in Immunology or Neuroscience
• 10+ years of relevant industry and/or academic experience, with significant leadership experience in drug discovery or translational research.
• Deep expertise in relevant immune‑science (Treg biology, immune tolerance mechanisms, and/or B cell depletion strategies).
• Strong understanding of the role of the immune system in neurological diseases.
• Experience translating biological insights into therapeutic hypotheses and development programs.
• Demonstrated success leading matrixed, multidisciplinary teams
• Strong publication record in high‑impact peer‑reviewed journals.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and executive presence.

• PhD
• MD/PhD