Senior Director, Integrative Biology- Oncology Discovery

Johnson & Johnson seeks a Senior Director to lead Oncology Integrative Biology, establishing computational and AI-driven strategies for cancer drug discovery. The role combines scientific leadership of a growing computational biology team with strategic partnership across oncology discovery, focusing on target validation, biomarker identification, and translational insights.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute computational biology strategy for oncology discovery aligned with therapeutic area priorities
• Lead target identification, validation, and biomarker hypothesis generation using multi-omics and functional genomics data
• Advance machine learning and AI applications to oncology discovery questions in partnership with data science teams
• Build, mentor, and develop a computational biology team growing to approximately 10 FTE
• Embed computational approaches early in discovery programs and communicate findings to senior leadership

Requirements

• Advanced degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, data science, or related field
• Proven leadership experience building and developing high-performing scientific teams
• Deep expertise in computational approaches, machine learning, and multimodal data integration
• Strong track record in oncology or translational research discovery
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex computational insights into biological hypotheses and decisions
• Experience partnering across diverse functional teams in drug discovery environments