Associate Director, Expression Sciences

Role: Associate Director of Expression Sciences at Johnson & Johnson, leading efforts in recombinant protein expression to support drug discovery. Responsibilities: manage and mentor teams conducting high-throughput expression screening across bacterial, insect, and mammalian systems; define strategic vision for automation and platform development; design screening workflows for challenging targets, including membrane proteins; implement new technologies like AI/ML-guided screening; oversee data analysis and vendor relationships; ensure regulatory compliance. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular or Structural Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 10+ years industry experience; deep expertise in recombinant expression across multiple systems; proven leadership in managing scientific teams; strong collaboration skills with structural biology and discovery teams; excellent communication. Preferred: experience with membrane protein expression, AI/ML integration, LIMS implementation, and a track record of publications or patents. High-Value: focus on protein expression for drug discovery, including biophysical and structural applications, supporting Innovative Medicine pipeline. Work Setup: based in Spring House, PA, with an emphasis on collaborative, fast-paced environment.