Johnson & Johnson

Associate Director, Biologics Analytical Development

Johnson & Johnson • $135K — $160K *
Malvern, PA 19355In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Proven leadership experience in a scientific team within a pharma/biotech context.
  • Extensive analytical development experience for protein therapeutics and biologics.
  • Strong knowledge of analytical method lifecycle management and regulatory expectations.
  • Ability to lead complex projects and manage competing priorities.
  • Experience with laboratory operations, resource planning, and business management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of analytical scientists in biologics drug development.
  • Provide strategic and technical leadership for analytical development throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Contribute to method development and testing activities across GMP and non-GMP environments.
  • Oversee laboratory operations, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Drive digital transformation through lab automation and data management solutions.
  • Lead workforce development, training, and technical capability enhancement activities.
  • Mentor scientists, providing guidance on career development and performance.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
  • Support for work-life balance with hybrid working options.
  • Engagement in innovative projects at the forefront of biotherapeutics.
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making and shaping the future of drug development.
Full Job Description
Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:
Biotherapeutics R&D

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Director, Biologics Analytical Development based in Malvern, PA.

Purpose:

The Associate Director, Process Analytical Sciences (PAS), is part of the Analytical Development (AD) Proteins organization and is responsible for accelerating large-molecule development by delivering phase-appropriate analytical testing at scale - combining high-throughput methods, automation, and streamlined data workflows to meet program timelines.

Your will be responsible for:
  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of analytical scientists supporting biologics drug development, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide strategic and technical leadership for analytical development activities supporting large-molecule programs from early development through late-stage development, PPQ, regulatory submissions, and commercialization.
  • Contribute to analytical strategies for method development, qualification, validation, transfer, comparability, characterization, and routine testing activities across GMP and non-GMP environments.
  • Provide leadership oversight for laboratory operations, including capacity planning, prioritization of testing activities, resource allocation, equipment utilization, compliance, quality investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives involving electronic laboratory systems, laboratory data management, workflow automation, AI/ML applications, data visualization, and analytical platform integration. Partner with business and IT stakeholders to develop and implement scalable digital solutions.
  • Lead organizational planning activities including workforce development, succession planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, and technical capability building to ensure sustainable business support.
  • Sponsor innovation initiatives focused on automation, advanced analytics, laboratory modernization, data integration, and emerging analytical technologies to enhance efficiency and scientific capability.
  • Mentor scientists and people leaders, providing coaching, career development guidance, performance management, and opportunities for technical and leadership growth.


Qualifications / Requirements:

Education:
  • Minimum of a Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific/technical field is required


Required:
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing a scientific team and developing talent within a matrixed pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
  • Extensive experience supporting analytical development activities for protein therapeutics, monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, or other biologic modalities.
  • Strong knowledge of analytical method lifecycle management, including development, qualification, validation, transfer, comparability, control strategy development, and regulatory expectations.
  • Experience working across cross-functional organizations, including Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Digital, and Program Leadership teams.
  • Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage competing priorities, and deliver results across multiple development programs.
  • Experience with laboratory operations, resource planning, budgeting, prioritization, and business management.
  • Strong understanding of data integrity, GMP/GxP requirements, quality systems, and compliance expectations.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:
  • Experience implementing digital laboratory solutions including ELNs, LIMS, CDS platforms, data visualization tools, workflow automation, and AI-enabled analytical processes.
  • Experience driving organizational change, digital transformation, or laboratory modernization initiatives.
  • Expertise in multiple analytical platforms including chromatography, electrophoretic techniques, bioassays, and characterization methodologies used for biologics development.
  • Track record of building high-performing organizations through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and capability development.
  • Experience managing external collaborations, vendors, CROs, or strategic partnerships.


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Size
141,700 employees
Market Cap
$462.7 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$14.7 billion
Founded
1886
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$82.5 billion
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JNJ
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