At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com **Job Function:** Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development **Job Sub** **Function:** Biotherapeutics R&D **Job Category:** Scientific/Technology **All Job Posting Locations:** Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America **Job Description:** **About Innovative Medicine** Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for the best **Distinguished Scientist/Director, Cell Therapy** to be in Cambridge, MA. **Purpose:** We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Distinguished Scientist to lead and elevate our Cell Therapy initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a recognized technical authority, driving scientific strategy, experimental rigor, and data-driven decision-making across discovery programs, in addition to leveraging your expertise to collaborate with cross-functional teams, guiding discovery activities that propel our mission forward. The ideal candidate brings a robust background in immunology or related fields, alongside extensive experience in the development and execution of cell therapy discovery projects. Your leadership skills will be crucial in mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative environment that drives scientific excellence. This is a unique opportunity to make significant contributions to groundbreaking advancements that have the potential to transform patient care. **Key Responsibilities:** + Serve as a recognized Cell Therapy subject-matter expert influencing scientific direction at the program, platform, and portfolio level. + Shape scientific strategy through expert evaluation of complex datasets, experimental approaches, and emerging technologies. + Provide authoritative scientific input into candidate selection, development strategy, and risk assessment, including contributions to milestone decisions + Anticipate scientific challenges and proactively propose innovative solutions aligned with organizational priorities and needs. + Design and interpret sophisticated experimental strategies with a strong emphasis on rigor, reproducibility, and decision relevance. + Author and/or critically review key technical documents, data packages, and scientific presentations intended for internal governance and decision-making. + Support talent development by reviewing experimental plans, offering technical guidance, and helping to elevate scientific storytelling and decision-making quality. + Contribute to a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, and constructive feedback. + Operate effectively in highly matrixed environments and partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. nonclinical safety, manufacturing, strategy, etc.) **Qualifications:** + Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, or related field with 8+ years of relevant industry experience in cell therapy, immuno-oncology, or T cell biology. + Deep domain expertise with a track record of independent scientific leadership and strategic influence. + Deep understanding of CAR-T cell design and function, including assay systems used to evaluate CAR potency, persistence, and phenotype is required. + Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. + Proven ability to mentor and elevate other scientists without formal people management responsibilities. + Experience contributing to or leading candidate nomination, IND-enabling, or comparable decisional milestones is required. + Strong project management skills with a proven ability to deliver results under tight timelines. + Expertise in flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture and corresponding analytical software including FlowJo, GraphPad Prism, and MS Office suite. + External scientific visibility (e.g. publications, patents, invited talks etc.) appropriate for a Distinguished Scientist. + Prior experience operating within a matrixed R&D organization. + Familiarity with high-throughput screening platforms, flow cytometry, cytokine profiling, and gene editing techniques (e.g., CRISPR, viral vectors). Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. **Required Skills:** **Preferred Skills:** Analytical Reasoning, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trial Designs, Collaborating, Consulting, Design Mindset, Drug Discovery Development, Molecular Diagnostics, Pharmacovigilance, Process Improvements, Productivity Planning, Product Licensing, Program Management, Representing, Scientific Research **The anticipated base pay range for this position is :** $164,000.00 - $282,900.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: • Vacation –120 hours per calendar year • Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year • Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child • Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year • Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days • Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year • Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. Co-Ops and Intern Positions: Please use the following language: • Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. • Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. • Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). Positions Represented by CBA: Please use the following language: • This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits