Associate Director, Critical Reagents – Bioanalysis

at  Johnson Johnson

Johnson and Johnson is currently seeking a n Associate Director, Critical Reagents - Bioanalysis located in Spring House, PA.
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As an Associate Director heading the Critical Reagents Team within Bioanalysis at Johnson & Johnson, you will play a key role in the development of assays to support J&J’s pipeline. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead, innovate, and significantly impact the drug portfolio across all therapeutic areas. You will contribute to our nonclinical and clinical studies, ensuring we continue to succeed at the highest levels.

Primary responsibilities:

• Work in a regulated environment under limited supervision with a high level of autonomy
• Provide technical guidance to your team and ensure continuous supply of reagents for J&J’s internal bioanalytical laboratories and external partners. Develop the strategy for quality control of the reagents that the team delivers.
• Supervise the staff’s daily activities for protein purification, conjugation, characterization and quality control, managing resources and balancing work between the internal lab and external providers.
• Handle the performance and career development of the team, encouraging a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Serve on cross-functional teams, act as an authority and key contact between internal and external teams and communicate technical information within the organization in a clear and concise manner.
• Contribute to external scientific associations, publications, and presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• MS degree with 10+ years of relevant experience required
• Ph.D. degree with 5+ years of relevant experience preferred

Required:

• Proficiency in protein purification (affinity, ion-exchange, or size exclusion chromatography)
• Familiarity with conjugation methods (NHS ester conjugation or thiol conjugation)
• Experience in monoclonal and polyclonal antibody generation
• Expertise in protein analytical techniques (HPLC, SDS-PAGE, High Res. MS, Octet, or SPR)
• Understanding of molecular cloning, mammalian cell transfection, and expression and hybridoma screening approaches and phage display techniques for antibody discovery and development
• Knowledge of bioanalytical techniques such as ECLIA and LC-MS in a GXP environment
• Ability to challenge the status quo and implement continuous change

Preferred:

• Management experience, including supervision and direction of scientific staff

This job posting is anticipated to close on September 23, 2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
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

• Work in a regulated environment under limited supervision with a high level of autonomy
• Provide technical guidance to your team and ensure continuous supply of reagents for J&J’s internal bioanalytical laboratories and external partners. Develop the strategy for quality control of the reagents that the team delivers.
• Supervise the staff’s daily activities for protein purification, conjugation, characterization and quality control, managing resources and balancing work between the internal lab and external providers.
• Handle the performance and career development of the team, encouraging a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Serve on cross-functional teams, act as an authority and key contact between internal and external teams and communicate technical information within the organization in a clear and concise manner.
• Contribute to external scientific associations, publications, and presentations