Scientific Portfolio Engagement Lead, JLABS Singapore

at  Johnson Johnson

Johnson & Johnson Innovation is recruiting a Scientific Portfolio Engagement Lead of Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS. The goal of Johnson & Johnson Innovation is to advance transformative healthcare solutions that improve the lives of people around the world and, in so doing, to deliver value to Johnson & Johnson (“J&J”). JJI accomplishes this by catalyzing new science and technology through collaboration and exchange of ideas. This growing team is looking for a colleague inspired to help build and innovate new ways of fostering a productive life-science ecosystem.
JLABS (“JLABS”) is the external R&D engine of Johnson & Johnson, catalyzing a community of entrepreneurs in health, operating a network of life science incubators focusing and accelerating emerging through its development, and supporting the portfolio to successful partnering and funding.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Scientific Portfolio Engagement Lead provides support to the Head of JLABS Singapore in all aspects building a world-class scientific/technology portfolio for the region.

QUALIFICATIONS

· M.D./Ph.D. in a relevant life sciences/biomedical engineering field is required

• 5-8 years of broad MedTech and/or Pharma R&D experience, preferably across multiple therapeutic areas and/or technologies/platforms is required
• Experience with startups for partnerships in industry to achieve milestones, alliance management, building fruitful partnerships with world-class KOLs, and working in an open innovation R&D capacity to leverage external opportunities for pipeline impact is preferred
• Experience in creating and evaluating IP portfolios/strategies is required
• Established track record working with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment and partnering with/managing stakeholders is required
• Excellent leadership, influencing, and decision-making skills, proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness, acting as a change agent, adapting to rapidly changing organization and business environments is required
• This role is located in Singapore with up to 10% travel is required.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be professional, organized and detail oriented. This is a team-oriented position that plays an integral role in facilitating processes and procedures. She/he will also demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimal direction. We seek a self-motivated individual ready to take on the many functions. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
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