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# Senior Director, Compound Development Team Leader- Neuroscience

- **Company:** Johnson & Johnson
- **Location:** Hopewell Township, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $196,000 - $342,700
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Decision-Making Software, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.nexxt.com/job.asp?id=3483756355&tx=JJ6155FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Advanced Degree (Ph.D., M.D., M.B.A.) highly desirable
 * A minimum of ten years of pharmaceutical industry or related experience overall and/or a minimum of five to seven years of drug development or related experience
 * Experience in a leadership role within a multi-functional R&D organization
 * Ability to integrate all cross functional disciplines into a successful strategy and project plan
 * Understanding of requirements for successful commercialization of a new product
 * Expert knowledge of the drug development process and the competitive environment
 * Strong problem solving skills for developing creative solutions and meeting project objectives
 * Demonstrated influence, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to influence without clear reporting authority
 * Significant work experience in a leadership position in a team matrix environment
 * Strong planning and tracking skills
 * Demonstrated ability of strategic thinking and contingency planning with respect for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine objectives
 * Fluent in written and spoken English
 * Working knowledge of the use of Microsoft suite of software products including Excel and Word
 * Experience and knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical trials and for the appropriate contributions to regulatory filings

Required Technical Knowledge and Skills:

 * Fluent in written and spoken English
 * Working knowledge of the use of Microsoft suite of software products including Excel and Word
 * Experience and knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical trials and for the appropriate contributions to regulatory filings

## Description

* Matrix Leader of Cross-functional Compound Development Team; Works with TA Leadership Team to develop compound strategy
 * Leads the development and maintenance of the program plan and decision-making by providing relevant research, analysis, and expertise
 * Manages successful cross-functional execution of the project plan through negotiating with Function heads about functional deliverables
 * Aligns the CDT to achieve its goals through the networks of people/functions represented on the team
 * Identifies critical risks and assumptions and transparently communicate them to the CDT, functions, TA & Pharma governance committees, and senior management
 * Identifies issues and leads contingency planning
 * Leads resolution of issues at the CDT, TA & Pharma governance committees and senior management levels
 * Leads CDT problem-solving and provide decision-making tools and techniques
 * Leads the communication of strategy and plans to the TA & Pharma governance committees, development partners, and other key stakeholders
 * Responsible for review of medical publications emerging from the Team and its affiliates
 * Accountable for the budget for the compound or program
 * Works with Function heads to:
 * Select CDT members
 * Set Goals and Objectives for CDT members
 * Mentor and guide CDT members
 * Provide input for performance evaluation of CDT members
 * Execute the program and manage deliverables & financials
 * May act, in concert with senior clinical personnel, as a company spokesperson regarding publication of clinical research findings and presentations to relevant health authorities (e.g. global health authority meeting related to NDA/MAA/BLA)
 * Develop credible relationships with scientific leaders, key regulatory officials