Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Senior Scientist, Oncology Discovery located in Spring House, PA. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. A pre-identified candidate has been identified, however all applications will be considered.

Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

The successful candidate will join bladder drug discovery team to develop cutting-edge biologics and small molecules for the treatment of cancer. S/he will work in an exciting/stimulating environment across the different stages of preclinical drug discovery and development on projects that include the design, execution and interpretation of studies for the validation and characterization of therapeutic agents and new targets. The candidate will lead science from the bench and will demonstrate engagement, innovation, independence, with solid communication and presentation skills, critical thinking and strong interpersonal qualities. One who employs attention to detail while aligned with the big picture. Highly motivated and dedicated individual with an excellent scientific track record will be organized, work well in a team setting, show leadership and be sensitive to timelines. Experience in solid tumor drug discovery is preferred. Troubleshooting skills are crucial. S/he will efficiently collaborate with colleagues in the oncology as well as in the chemistry and antibody development groups, and present scientific results to multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Design, perform, interpret, troubleshoot, and report complex data.
  
• Management of multiple experiments/projects and interaction with supporting functions.
  
• Contribution to projects outside of his/her direct responsibility via collaboration with partners from other functions.
  
• Preparation of documents and presentation of strategy, results, project updates, and summaries.
  
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication with excellent presentation skills
  
• Proficient in TCE and cell biology assays that could include FACS, Immunoblotting, 2D/3D cell proliferation and cytotoxicity, ELISAs, immune cell isolation, cell culture, siRNA knock-down, ADCC, CDC, other functional assays.
  
• Initiation and management of external collaborations (contract research organizations, academics).