Senior Scientist, Discovery- Oncology In Vivo

4 days ago

Spring House PA, Montgomery County, PA; Pennsylvania, United States Johnson & Johnson Full-time

Senior Scientist position in oncology discovery at Johnson & Johnson focused on in vivo pharmacology studies for cancer therapeutics. The role involves designing and executing preclinical studies, leading cross-functional teams, and advancing small molecules, biologics, and cell therapies from laboratory to clinical development.

Responsibilities

  • Design, execute, and interpret in vivo pharmacology studies independently for oncology target validation and therapeutic agent characterization
  • Develop and optimize in vivo models for efficacy, mechanism of action, PK/PD, and dose-schedule evaluations across diverse cancer types
  • Lead preclinical cancer studies while ensuring scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, and quality standards
  • Mentor junior scientists and contribute thought leadership across research programs and external partnerships
  • Analyze and present data using statistical methods for internal stakeholders and external publications

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences with 10+ years pharma/biotech experience, or Master's with 7+ years, or PhD with 1-3 years post-graduate experience
  • Demonstrated expertise with oncology xenograft and syngeneic mouse models
  • Proficiency in small molecule and/or biologics development
  • Strong technical skills in tumor implantation, dosing, measurement, and data analysis
  • Experience with flow cytometry, IHC, ELISA, RT-PCR, or similar analytical techniques
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration capabilities