San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$137k–$236k/yr
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Neuropharmacology, Psychiatric disease biology, Molecular biology, Cellular biology, In vitro cell culture
Santa Clara, California, United States · Hybrid
$178k–$353k/yr
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: EHS Compliance, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, People Performance Management
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$79k–$128k/yr
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Data science, Machine learning, R
Raritan, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$75k–$145k/yr
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Medical sales, Surgical solutions, Operating room sales, Business planning, Customer relations
Hopewell Township, New Jersey, United States · Hybrid
$109k–$175k/yr
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Python, SQL
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$117k–$201k/yr
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, GenAI, Real-world data, Stochastic simulations
Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Learning Strategy, Instructional Design, Capability Development, Stakeholder Management, Clinical Content Development
Irvine, California, United States · On-site
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Clinical echocardiography, Electrophysiology, Cardiac ablation, Ultrasound technology, Consultative selling
Huntsville, Alabama, United States · On-site
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Electrophysiology, Clinical Support, Consultative Selling, Technical Troubleshooting, Customer Relationship Management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Account management, Sales, Clinical support, Relationship building, Technical expertise
Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Biostatistics, SAS, R, Clinical Trials, Modeling
Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Alliance Management, Early Drug Development, Oncology Drug Development, Project Management, Strategic Planning
Hopewell Township, New Jersey, United States · Hybrid
$155k–$175k/yr
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China · Hybrid
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Facility Management, Engineering Oversight, Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Project Management
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy · On-site
$30k–$48k/yr
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Account management, Sales, Negotiation, Communication, Strategic planning
Jacksonville, Florida, United States · On-site
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Injection Molding, Troubleshooting, Equipment Maintenance, PLC Systems, Robotic Systems
Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines · Hybrid
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Procurement, Contract Management, Vendor Management, Category Management, Risk Management
Beijing, Beijing, China · On-site
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Pricing Strategies, Market Access, Strategic Leadership, Tendering Strategy, Policy Analysis
Taipei, Taiwan · Hybrid
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Orthopaedics, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment Sales, Digital Health Solutions, Clinical Workflow
Raynham, Massachusetts, United States · Remote OK
$114k–$183k/yr
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 in…
Skills: Sales management, Medical device sales, Strategic sales planning, Team leadership, Performance management
San Diego, California, United States • On-site
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The Senior Principal Scientist will lead complex biological research projects and drive drug discovery initiatives within the neuropsychiatry strategy. They will also mentor junior colleagues, manage external collaborations, and integrate scientific insights into actionable project plans.
Candidates must hold a PhD with over 10 years of experience in Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or a related field. Strong expertise in neuropharmacology, drug discovery, and molecular/cellular biology is required.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. 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 jnj.com
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
Biological ResearchThe Neuropsychiatry Discovery department at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Senior Principal Scientist, located in San Diego, CA, USA.
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Our Neuroscience team tackles the world’s toughest brain health challenges including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, myasthenia gravis, epilepsy, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism. This patient-focused team helps address some of the most complex diseases of our time.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine
We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative researcher to advance discovery initiatives and pipeline programs supporting the Johnson & Johnson Neuropsychiatry strategy. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and drug development for psychiatric diseases.
Serve as a recognized scientific expert, independently leading major portions of complex biological research projects aligned with the Johnson & Johnson Neuropsychiatry strategy.
Partner cross-functionally to drive biology and biotechnology initiatives from strategy through execution and communication.
Design, guide, and execute complex biochemical, cellular, molecular, and translational studies; interpret data; and communicate impact, recommendations, and risks.
Ensure data integrity, documentation, laboratory safety, and compliance.
Shape departmental scientific strategy by identifying emerging biology and translating insights into actionable project plans.
Initiate and manage external collaborations with academic, CRO, and biotech partners.
Engage the scientific community through presentations, publications, and other external contributions.
Mentor junior colleagues and provide matrix supervision to build technical capability, rigor, and collaboration.
Integrate Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into goals, decisions, and daily interactions.
PhD with 10+ years of experience in Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field is required.
Drug discovery and development experience, with strong knowledge of neuropharmacology and psychiatric disease biology.
Broad expertise in molecular and cellular biology, in vitro cell culture systems, and functional assay development.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop innovative solutions and advance project objectives.
Excellent collaboration, communication, and management skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and as a team member in an international, matrixed environment.
Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate scientific insights, workflow efficiency, and data-driven decisions.
Strong sense of urgency, efficiency, flexibility, and accountability in a fast-paced research environment.
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$137,000.00 - $235,750.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we innovate with purpose, to lead where medicine is going. The experiences of patients around the world inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science with compassion, we confidently address the most complex diseases of our time and develop the potential medicines of tomorrow. We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way. https://bit.ly/3reuMvK
At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we innovate with purpose, to lead where medicine is going. The experiences of patients around the world inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science with compassion, we confidently address the most complex diseases of our time and develop the potential medicines of tomorrow. We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way. https://bit.ly/3reuMvK
