Director, Immunology – Scientific Innovation

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate cutting‑edge external science across Immunology and immune‑mediated diseases, from discovery through early clinical stages.
• Shape external innovation strategy aligned with Johnson & Johnson’s Immunology Therapeutic Area priorities.
• Serve as a scientific ambassador for J&J within global academic and biotech ecosystems.
• Lead global landscaping and AI‑enabled search.
• Apply AI‑driven and data‑enabled approaches to discover, prioritize, and assess emerging science, platforms, and assets.
• Manage an effective engagement plan to ensure no strategic opportunity is missed.
• Lead or contribute to scientific diligence for collaboration, licensing, venture, and incubation opportunities.
• Build and lead external collaborations by developing trusted relationships with academic leaders, entrepreneurs, and biotech innovators.
• Collaborate closely with External Scientific Innovation (ESI), Business Development, R&D, JJDC, and GCSO leaders.

• PhD or MD in Immunology, biomedical sciences, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience across biotech, pharma, and/or academia with deep expertise in Immunology or immune‑mediated disease biology.
• Strong background participating in drug discovery and/or early development programs.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating external science, platforms, or assets.
• Applied experience with AI or data‑driven approaches to scientific search, evaluation, or decision‑making.
• Ability to synthesize scientific, strategic, and competitive insights into clear recommendations.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging senior scientific and business leaders.
• Comfort working in complex, cross‑functional, and global environments.