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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development
Job Sub Function:
Biological Research
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Job Description:
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We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Director, Global Proteomics to be located in Cambridge, MA.
Purpose: Do you want to use your hard earned skills and drive to make a difference in the lives of patients? This team and platform lead role combines scientific depth, operational leadership, and strong cross functional collaboration to deliver across the Johnson & Johnson portfolio. The candidate will join the growing Discovery Proteomic Platforms (DPP) group within the Discovery Technologies and Molecular Pharmacology (DTMP) department of Therapeutics Discovery to apply groundbreaking approaches to high scale proteomic analysis.
Lead a motivated team dedicated to deploying groundbreaking mass spectrometry proteomics technologies as we, together, tackle the challenges of target identification and validation as well as therapeutic optimization. Work across a leading multiomics organization to provide integrated insights across a variety of 'omics layers. Support the identification and development of targets as well as small and large molecule therapeutics for diseases within Oncology, Immunology, and Neuroscience. Work in an exciting, interdisciplinary environment, overlapping the different stages of the discovery pipeline. With your help, we will drive development of medicines for our patients!
You will be responsible for:
- Managing and developing a team of wet‑lab scientists; build an inclusive, feedback‑rich culture focused on scientific excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Full operational ownership of the global MS lab: capacity planning, scheduling, SLAs, sample logistics, and lab uptime.
- Planning, overseeing, and performing/providing oversight for proteomics studies supporting target ID/validation, MoA elucidation, biomarker discovery, and therapeutic optimization.
- Establishing delivery frameworks with clear SLAs, cycle‑time targets, and prioritization aligned to portfolio decision points and pre‑portfolio (platform‑building) needs.
- Partnering closely with bioinformatics/data science to ensure robust QC, FAIR data practices, and decision‑ready analyses.
- Collaborating deeply with leaders across multiomics; harmonize experimental design for coordinated readouts.
- Translating sophisticated proteomics findings for non‑experts and governance forums; influence study design and portfolio strategy across biology, chemistry, biologics, safety, DMPK, and clinical translation.
- Demonstrating creativity and apply novel approaches to solving scientific problems. Propose novel and practical ideas, aligned with scientific strategies and demands.
Qualifications / Requirements
Education:
- A Doctorate (in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology or a related field) is required.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
- 8+ years of hands‑on experience in a proteomics laboratory, including 4+ years in a drug discovery setting.
- Proven track record leading mass spectrometry operations (people, platforms, and processes) with measurable portfolio impact.
- Hands‑on proficiency with LC and MS platforms, including (examples, not exhaustive):
- LC: Waters ACQUITY/nanoACQUITY, Thermo Vanquish Neo, Evosep One, Dionex UltiMate 3000
- MS: Thermo Orbitrap Exploris, Orbitrap Eclipse, Orbitrap Fusion Lumos; Bruker timsTOF
- Proficiency with lab automation (Beckman Biomek, Hamilton Microlab STAR, TECAN Fluent, Dynamic Devices Lynx) and plate based workflows.
- Strong program and portfolio coordination skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, set SLAs, and deliver on time.
- Excellent interpersonal skills working with diverse colleagues and proven ability to translate complex technical issues into clear language for any audience from scientists to executives.
Preferred:
- Exposure to single‑cell proteomics, spatial proteomics, protein–protein interaction mapping, and/or limited‑sample workflows.
- Record of scientific innovation (publications, patents) and external visibility (ASMS, HUPO presentations).
- Knowledge of fit‑for‑purpose quality systems (e.g., GLP‑adjacent discovery practices), laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and FAIR data principles.
The expected base pay range for this position is $137,000 to $235,750.
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
- Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
- Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
- Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 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
- Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
- Caregiver Leave – 10 days
- Volunteer Leave – 4 days
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
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The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.
This job posting is anticipated to close on 11/28/2025. 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 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Big Data Management, Data Reporting, Data Savvy, Developing Others, Drug Discovery Development, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Molecular Diagnostics, Operational Excellence, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Product Knowledge, Project Reporting, Scientific Research, Strategic Thinking, Sustainability, Team Management
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
The expected base pay range for this position is $137,000 to $235,750.
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