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Senior Director, Compound Development Team Leader, Neuropsychiatry

5-10 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 10, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: Ph.D., M.D., M.B.A. Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title

Senior Director, Compound Development Team Leader, Neuropsychiatry


Company

Johnson & Johnson


Locations

  • Titusville, New Jersey, USA

  • Allschwil, Switzerland

  • Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Hybrid work pattern


Job Function

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development


Job Sub-Function

Clinical Development & Research – Non-MD


Job Category

Scientific Fellow, Clinical Development & Research – Non-MD (ST10)


Requisition Number

R-030110


Date Posted

September 9, 2025


Application Deadline

October 31, 2025 (may be extended)


Company Overview

Johnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing complex diseases through smarter, less invasive, and personalized treatments. Their expertise spans Innovative Medicine and MedTech, delivering breakthroughs across the healthcare spectrum. Learn more at jnj.com


Position Summary

The Senior Director, Compound Development Team Leader (CDTL), Neuropsychiatry leads the development and execution of compound strategy for a selected molecular entity. The role includes operational implementation via leadership of a cross-functional Compound Development Team (CDT) responsible for Phase 2b/3/3b/4 and post-marketing clinical trials, as well as lifecycle management activities.

The CDTL ensures timely and cost-effective product development by managing a matrix team including members from therapeutic area strategy, global clinical safety operations (GCSO), regulatory affairs, project management, finance, legal, quality assurance, clinical supplies, drug discovery, marketing, and other scientific/business functions.


Essential Functions

  • Lead cross-functional Compound Development Team and collaborate with Therapeutic Area (TA) leadership to develop compound strategy.

  • Develop and maintain program plans; provide research, analysis, and expertise for decision-making.

  • Manage cross-functional execution of project plans; negotiate deliverables with function heads.

  • Align CDT to achieve goals across represented functions.

  • Identify and communicate critical risks and assumptions to governance committees and senior management.

  • Lead contingency planning and issue resolution at all governance levels.

  • Facilitate CDT problem-solving; provide decision-making tools and techniques.

  • Communicate strategy and plans to governance committees, partners, and stakeholders.

  • Review medical publications emerging from the team.

  • Accountable for compound/program budget.

  • Select, mentor, set goals, and evaluate CDT members in collaboration with function heads.

  • Manage program execution, deliverables, and financials.

  • Act as company spokesperson for clinical research findings and presentations to health authorities (e.g., global NDA/MAA/BLA meetings), in coordination with senior clinical personnel.

  • Develop credible relationships with scientific leaders and regulatory officials.


Education & Experience Requirements

  • Advanced Degree preferred (Ph.D., M.D., M.B.A.).

  • Minimum 10 years in pharmaceutical or related industry, with 5-7 years in drug development or related experience.

  • Leadership experience within a multi-functional R&D organization.

  • Proven ability to integrate cross-functional disciplines into successful strategies and project plans.

  • Understanding of requirements for successful product commercialization.

  • Expert knowledge of drug development process and competitive environment.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and creative solution development.

  • Demonstrated skills in influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution without direct reporting authority.

  • Experience leading teams in a matrix environment.

  • Strong planning, tracking, strategic thinking, and contingency planning skills.

  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and regulatory requirements for clinical trials and regulatory filings.


Technical Knowledge & Skills

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word).

  • Experience and knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and regulatory requirements for clinical trials and regulatory submissions.