Director, Immunology – Scientific Innovation

Johnson & Johnson

Director role at Johnson & Johnson focusing on Immunology innovation and strategic partnerships. Leading external scientific collaborations and evaluating cutting-edge external science in Immunology.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeCalifornia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative, purpose-driven culture grounded in Johnson & Johnson’s Credo

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Hard Skills & Tools

Immunologybiomedical sciencesdrug discoveryearly development programsAI-driven approachesdata-enabled approachesscientific evaluationplatform assessmentcollaborationlicensing

Soft Skills

communication skillsstrategic thinkingrelationship buildingleadershipsynthesis of insightsengagement with leaderscross-functional collaborationconfidenceadaptabilityproblem-solving

Certifications

PhDMD