Scientific Director

Company: Johnson & Johnson
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Job Description:

Associate Scientific Director (1 of 2 positions) - South San Francisco, CA or San Diego, CA

• R&D
• 2005861992W Job Description
  Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C., a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting a Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist as an Associate Scientific Director, to be based in San Diego or South San Francisco California.
  
  At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science.-- We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at-- www.janssen.com --and follow us @JanssenGlobal.--Janssen Research & Development, LLC is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies. Janssen Research & Development, L.L.C., is recruiting an experienced Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist, at the Associate Scientific Director level to join the Global Pathology Team within Nonclinical Safety (NCS). The successful candidate will work on a global basis, as a partner, in a cross-disciplinary matrix environment. Key job responsibilities: --- Support drug discovery and development by providing scientific input in the design and conduct of toxicology experiments that focus on understanding/assessing the human risk of novel therapeutic targets and/or understanding mode of action for toxicity in nonclinical studies. --- Study pathologist on toxicology, discovery and pharmacology studies to include review of experimental/research protocols, provision of gross and microscopic evaluation of tissues and reporting of integrated results on a variety of nonclinical studies aimed at improving pre-clinical to clinical translation of both safety and efficacy. --- Monitor and conduct pathology peer reviews of outsourced GLP and non-GLP studies and/or act as a Principle Investigator for the histopathology phase of toxicology GLP studies. --- As a target pathologist understand the target biology and distribution and translate such to potential safety liabilities and use in development of Toxicologic pathology strategy. --- Review nonclinical Pathology reports and regulatory documents and provide input in determining hazard identification, risk assessment and risk management, providing mentorship on issue resolution and mitigation strategies. --- Be part of an interdisciplinary nonclinical development teams to drive compound development and issue resolution. --- Identify and lead collaborative scientific efforts with internal, external, partners and academic investigators. --- Interest and knowledge in molecular pathology to enable selection and interpretation of appropriate safety/ efficacy endpoints and the design of mechanistic studies. --- The pathology role can be combined with leading a project as nonclinical safety lead with experienced candidates
  Qualifications
  --- DVM or equivalent degree is required; a PhD in toxicology or biomedical sciences is a plus. --- Board Certified by the American/European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP/ECVP) is required. --- At least 2 or more years of Toxicologic pathology experience is preferred. --- Strong scientific interest and curiosity is required. --- Ability to be a Team-player, with excellent communication skills and recognized knowledge and expertise in the field of pathology is required. Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law
  Primary Location
  United States-California-South San Francisco-
  Other Locations
  United States-California-San Diego
  Organization
  Janssen Research & Development, LLC (6084)
  Job Function
  R&D
  Requisition ID
  2005861992W
  Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson Advancing New Healthcare Solutions Through Collaboration Reimagining the Way Healthcare Is Delivered Learn About the Company's Rich Heritage at Our Digital Museum 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters
  
  If you are an individual with a disability please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.
  
  This site is governed solely by applicable U.S. laws and governmental regulations. Please see our Privacy Policy . Use of this site constitutes your consent to application of such laws and regulations and to our Privacy Policy . Your use of the information on this site is subject to the terms of our Legal Notice . You should view the News section and the most recent SEC Filings in the Investor section in order to receive the most current information made available by Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. Contact Us with any questions or search this site for more information.

Keywords: Johnson & Johnson, San Francisco , Scientific Director, Executive , San Francisco, California