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:** Biological Research **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** US064 CA San Diego - 3210 Merryfield Row **Job Description:** **Key Responsibilities:** + Responsible for designing, executing, and reporting results of decisional in vivo neuropharmacology experiments supporting multiple Neuropsychiatry Discovery programs. + Manage and supervise a small team of 3-4 research associates. + Work collaboratively with project team leaders, members of the broader Neuroscience Discovery team, cross-functional J&J colleagues, and external partners. + Ensure timely and accurate reporting and documentation of data for themself and their team in accordance with company guidelines. + Contribute to scientific literature as well as internal and external meetings and conferences through publications and presentation of results. **Education:** + PhD degree with 3+ years of academic **and** industry postdoctoral experience OR a Master’s degree with 11+ years of academic **and** industry experience OR a Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of academic **and** industry experience in Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology or a similar field is required. **Experience and Skills:** **Required:** + Experience in relevant in vivo models of neuropsychiatric disorders (e.g. schizophrenia, depression). + Experience in rodent handling and dosing techniques. + Proven track record in managing people within a matrix environment including setting goals, holding others accountable, and developing others to reach their full potential. + Demonstrated capability for scientific, creative and strategic thinking. Ability to present scientific data and concepts effectively. + Solid planning and organizational skills with a meticulous nature. + Highly collaborative scientist who will be comfortable in both an individual contributor role and as part of a multidisciplinary research team. + Proactively creates a purpose driven environment by aligning Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives with the strategies and goals of the team and enterprise. **Preferred:** + Strong background in neuropharmacology is highly preferred. + Experience in utilizing novel approaches for assessing or manipulating synaptic or circuit activity in vivo (e.g. genetically encoded biosensors, optogenetics) is preferred. The anticipated base pay range for this position is $115,000 to $197,00 USD. The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, long term incentives, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing interview process that are 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.