At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science.We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at www.janssen.com and follow us @JanssenGlobal. Janssen Research & Development, LLC is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies.Key Responsibilities• This will be a site-based point of contact for external CRO chemistry resources within Discovery Chemistry. The position will report to the Global Head of External Discovery Chemistry• Will contribute to delivery of the Janssen small molecule discovery pipeline by ensuring projects from Hit ID to NME delivery are appropriately supported with external medicinal chemistry resources. This person will provide tactical oversight of CRO teams, in collaboration with the Global Chemistry leadership team and chemistry project team leaders, and ensure FTEs are aligned with the chemistry strategy and prioritized program resourcing needs across the discovery portfolio• Partner with both internal and external medicinal chemistry teams to generate innovative solutions to synthetic and medicinal chemistry challenges• Track performance and drives increased productivity of CRO partnersQualifications

QualificationsRequired•  A PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or a related field is required• A minimum of 6 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with proven track record in medicinal chemistry, and key contributions to clinical candidate selection is required• Expert knowledge of modern methods of synthetic and medicinal chemistry with ability to develop innovative solutions is required• Experience in one or more therapeutic areas/target classes is required• Strong knowledge of pharmacology across therapeutic areas, DMPK principles, and non-clinical safety as applied to drug discovery is required• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills• Deep scientific track record should be documented through inventorship, a strong publication record in peer reviewed journals, and a history of giving presentations at scientific meetings is required• Must be able incorporate a global focus and smoothly operate in multiple cultural environments, time zones, and regions• May require up to 10% travel Preferred• At least 8 years of experience in medicinal chemistry is preferred• Experience leading external CRO resources as applied to drug discovery programs in a matrixed setting with chemistry leadership and project team leaders is preferred• An interest in the strategic assessment and alignment of CRO partners, resulting in maximized efficiency, productivity, and capabilities is preferred• Experience with prioritizing competing portfolio demands and a global perspective with multiple counterparts at sites worldwide is preferredAt Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, depending on location and subject to local legislation, candidates offered employment may be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or, in certain countries, secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work. If you are invited to interview for the position, your recruiter will advise on the vaccine requirement status in your geographic location.