JanssenResearch and Development, L.L.C., a member of Johnson and Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for aDirector,Clinical Development, Immunologyto be located in Spring House, PA.

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This position will serve as a Director Clinical Development for Immunology Therapeutic Area products. The position will support clinical development strategy, and clinical trial protocol design, development and execution. The position will also have a leadership role in the conduct of clinical trials, investigator meetings, regulatory interactions, and study and submission document writing.

In collaboration with other members of the Immunology Therapeutic Area organization, the Director responsibilities will include:

• Clinical development strategies for assets in the immunology/autoimmune disease portfolio, with focus on rheumatology and related disorders
• Design, execution, and reporting of Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials
• Collaboration with the Janssen Translational Medicine, and Medical Affairs teams to progress Immunology portfolio
• Monitoring safety of ongoing clinical trials
• Providing clinical expertise and scientific leadership in the areas of responsibility
• Leading the development of the Integrated Study Plans (concept sheets, project plans, protocols, CRFs, operational and analytic plans) and study summaries, IND submissions, and technical reports. Provides input to strategic decisions regarding therapeutic indications.
• Oversight of the preparation of clinical portions of Immunology project INDs, IBs, CTAs, BLAs and other regulatory submissions
• Authorship of abstracts and manuscripts for publication based on clinical trial data
• Presentation of data and scientific information to the organization at all levels
• Building relationships with opinion leaders and External alliances for partnered products when relevant
• Potential for direct line management responsibility

• MD or DO isrequired
• Board Certification or Eligibility in relevant specialties (rheumatology or nephrology) is highly desirable
• Two to five years of experience in pharmaceutical industry drug development, with a proven record of successful design, execution, close out and reporting of phase 2 and/or 3 clinical trials in immunology/inflammation area is highly desirable
• Ability to work in a matrix environment with cross functional teams is essential
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence is necessary
• Approximately 15% annual travel may be required (domestic and international)