About the role

Director of Scientific Operations leading lab teams in Immunology at Johnson & Johnson. Driving operational efficiency and scientific innovation with a focus on patient-centered advancements.

Responsibilities

Leads a lab scientific operations team supporting the Discovery Immunology function to maximize effectiveness and drive cost efficiencies.
Work with your reports, Strategy Implementation Lead, Discovery IACUC representatives, FACS manager and Discovery leadership to formulate and execute strategic and operational plans.
Partners with other R&D and DPDS partners to assure appropriate cross-functional operating framework that drives scientific synergies and operational efficiency.
Collaborate within the Therapeutic area on the Discovery long range financial plan involving lab supplies and strategic Capex investments, working with the individual representatives in the function (lab managers and group leaders).
Serves as coordinator for Discovery staff change management and DISCO SLT initiatives partnering with the extended SLT.
Leads and drives special departmental initiatives that encompass strategic growth areas.
Motivates, inspires and influences others across the organization and enterprise to achieve results.
Takes ownership for their scientific operations team’s Talent Development and creating a culture centered on our Credo Values.
Develops, coaches and engages talent, and ensures diverse lab bench strength for the future.
Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key external and internal stakeholders to attain business results.
Fosters a culture for innovation.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
Advanced degree (Masters) or PhD is preferred.
Minimum 10 years of experience in both laboratory sciences and operations in pharma R&D.
Knowledge of Discovery and business operations.
Ability to present and communicate to stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated success at developing highly collaborative and effective relationships in complex, highly matrixed organization.
Experience integrating advanced digital tools or analytics (preferably AI) into wet lab workflows to drive efficiency and impact.
Must have demonstrated experience and success with external partnerships.
Change management experience.
Experience in assessing technology, external environment and R&D process requirements to successfully drive operational productivity, strategy optimization, process improvements and efficiencies.
Experience with Program, Project and Financial Management.
Ability to translate data into information and strategies into executable action plans.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year