Director, Translational Medicine Clinical Lead – Immunology

Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson director leading immunology translational medicine programs and early clinical trials. Advancing novel medicines from portfolio entry through Proof of Concept.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeSpring House • California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $199,000 - $398,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing early clinical trials and translational strategies, with a strong focus on immunology and innovative therapies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and effectively communicate clinical study results.

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MD Or MD/PhD DegreeEarly Phase Clinical TrialsTranslational MedicineImmunology ResearchExperimental Research

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Hard Skills

Clinical Study ReportsTranslational PlansProtocolsINDsBiomarker StrategiesPatient SegmentationExperimental Medicine StudiesData AnalysisClinical Trial DesignScientific Presentations

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationSupervisory ExperienceTeam Management

Industry Keywords

Translational ResearchBiologic TherapiesClinical TrialsProof Of ConceptSafety Review BoardsAcademic CollaborationPublication Track RecordBusiness Development Due DiligenceCross-Functional TeamsTrans-Atlantic Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and execute program translational strategies integrating disease and pathway approaches
Design and execute early clinical trials through Proof of Concept, including experimental medicine studies
Lead cross-functional trial teams to deliver study milestones and commitments
Collaborate with translational science on clinical biomarker and patient segmentation strategies
Support experimental medicine studies and business development due diligence
Represent Translational Medicine on early development and project teams
Present projects at portfolio, project, governance, department, corporate, and scientific meetings
Lead or participate in scientific and safety review boards and other cross-functional working groups
Identify and collaborate with academic translational sites
Prepare or direct protocols, clinical study reports, translational plans, IBs, INDs, abstracts, manuscripts, and technical reports
Analyze, interpret, and communicate clinical study results

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or MD/PhD degree required
Minimum of 3 years of industry and/or translational research experience required
Demonstrated supervisory and/or leadership experience with clinical and/or research teams required
Training in immunology and early clinical development trials strongly preferred
Experience with innovative immune cell-based or biologic therapies preferred
Strong publication track record preferred
Willingness and ability to travel, including trans-Atlantic travel, up to approximately 10%, required
Required skills: Early Phase Clinical Trials, Experimental Research, Immunology Research, Translational Medicine

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Eligibility for the long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 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
Inclusive interview process and accommodation support