Distinguished Scientist. Nonclinical Safety Leader
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
September 04, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Spring House, PA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Nonclinical Safety Leader within Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine R&D, providing toxicology and safety assessment leadership across diverse therapeutic areas and modalities. Responsibilities: lead project teams of safety scientists, serve as NCS representative on global project teams, develop risk assessments, analyze toxicology studies, prepare regulatory safety documents, support clinical trial and registration activities, and contribute to due diligence and external scientific engagements. Qualifications: Masterβs degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, or related field required; PhD, DVM, or MD preferred. At least 15 years (Masterβs) or 10 years (PhD or equivalent) industry experience, with proven toxicology project leadership in biotech/pharma. Preferred skills include GLP study oversight, diverse modality expertise, and regulatory acumen; board certification (e.g., DABT) advantageous. HighValue: role spans early discovery to clinical development, supporting investigational drugs in various therapeutic areas; requires cross-functional collaboration with discovery, CMC, regulatory, and external partners. Location: hybrid in Spring House, PA, or Cambridge, MA.