Senior Director, Compound Development Team Leader- Neuropsychiatry

Senior Director, Compound Development Team Leader
- Neuropsychiatry

Location:

Cambridge, Massachusetts;
Raritan, New Jersey;
San Diego, California;
Spring House, Pennsylvania;
Titusville, New Jersey.

The Senior Director, Compound Development Team Leader (CDTL) is responsible for the development and execution of the compound strategy for selected molecular entities, leading a cross‑functional Compound Development Team (CDT). The CDTL oversees Phase 2b/3/3b/4 and post‑marketing clinical trials and other lifecycle management activities.

• Matrix leader of the cross‑functional CDT; works with TA leadership to develop compound strategy.
• Develops and maintains the program plan and provides research, analysis, and expertise for decision making.
• Manages successful cross‑functional execution of the project plan, negotiating deliverables with functional heads.
• Aligns the CDT to achieve goals through networks of people/functions.
• Identifies critical risks and assumptions; communicates them to CDT, functions, TA & Pharma governance committees, and senior management.
• Identifies issues; leads contingency planning and resolution of issues at all levels.
• Leads the communication of strategy and plans to governance committees, development partners, and key stakeholders.
• Responsible for reviewing medical publications emerging from the team and affiliates.
• Accountable for the compound or program budget.
• Works with function heads to select, set goals, mentor, and evaluate CDT members; provides input for performance evaluation.
• Executes program and manages deliverables and financials.
• May act, with senior clinical personnel, as company spokesperson on publication of clinical research findings and presentations to relevant health authorities.
• Develops credible relationships with scientific leaders and key regulatory officials.

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D., M.B.A.) highly desirable.
• Minimum ten years of pharmaceutical industry or related experience; at least five to seven years of drug development experience.
• Experience in a leadership role within a multi‑functional R&D organization.
• Ability to integrate cross‑functional disciplines into a successful strategy and project plan.
• Understanding of requirements for successful commercialization of a new product.
• Expert knowledge of the drug development process and competitive environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to develop creative solutions to meet project objectives.
• Demonstrated influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, including influence without clear reporting authority.
• Significant work experience in a leadership position in a matrix environment.
• Strong planning and tracking skills.
• Strategic thinking and contingency planning with respect to Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine objectives.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Experience and knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and regulatory requirements for clinical trials and regulatory filings.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Experience and knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and regulatory requirements for clinical trials and regulatory filings.

• Clinical Evaluations, Clinical Trial Protocols, Consulting, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Design Mindset, Drug Discovery Development, Entrepreneurship, GCP, Lateral Leadership, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Program Management, Regulatory Affairs Management, Relationship Building, Safety‑Oriented, Scientific Research, Strategic Change, Study Management.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado, 56 hours for Washington.
• Holiday pay, including floating holidays – 13 days per year.
• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per year.
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care of a child.
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for immediate family; 40 hours for extended family.
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period.
• Volu…