Senior Director, Compound Development Team Leader – Oncology

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Director leading Compound Development Team at Johnson & Johnson focused on oncology. Collaborating cross-functionally to develop innovative cancer treatments and ensure strategic project execution.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeSpring House • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $196,000 - $342,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert knowledge of the drug development process and strategic thinking capabilities, with a proven ability to lead clinical development programs and manage resources effectively. Strong interpersonal and communication skills facilitate collaboration across interdisciplinary teams and ensure successful project transitions.

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PhD, MD, Or M.D./Ph.DLeadership In Clinical Development ProgramsDrug Development Process ExpertiseCross-Functional Team CollaborationBudget And Resource Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical Development StrategyContingency PlanningProject ManagementPharmaceutical Portfolio Risk ManagementCommercialization Requirements

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsStrategic ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Matrix OrganizationDrug Development ProcessInterdisciplinary TeamsChange ManagementInnovation Benchmarking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively contributes to Compound Strategy decision-making
Leads CDT in partnership with line functions
Builds team effectiveness
Challenges all functions on CDT for issue resolution
Leads the development and maintenance of the compound development strategy
Identifies potential issues and leads contingency planning
Drives CDT to make effective decisions
Leads resolution of conflict for partnered compounds and senior management
Ensures successful implementation of clinical supplies strategy
Accountable for overall budget and project plan deliverables
Acts as co-chair of global project teams with Alliance partners
Ensures lessons learned at critical nodes in development path
Drives innovation by benchmarking
Works with functional management for securing resources for project success
Aligns goals and objectives with CDT members
Provides input for performance evaluation of CDT members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Preferred to hold a PhD, MD, or M.D./Ph.D with minimum 8-10 years or Masters with 10-12 years or equivalent experience in a leadership role
Experience in leading clinical development programs in the appropriate TA
Solid understanding of and involvement in the entire drug development process
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with interdisciplinary teams
Experience working in a matrix organization
Business orientated, having managed resources and budgets
Proven record of leading projects through successful transition from Discovery to Early Development
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong problem-solving skills for developing creative solutions
Demonstrated ability for strategic thinking and contingency planning
Expert knowledge of the drug development process
Familiarity with pharmaceutical portfolio risk management
Must understand requirements for successful commercialization of a new product
Expert interpersonal skills for bridging between scientific and business participants
Expert oral/written communication skills
Expert critical and objective interpretation of scientific and commercial information
Expert analytical skills for integrating and interpreting interdisciplinary project information
High degree of organizational awareness and understanding of change management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
401(k) savings plan
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay – 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
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year