Associate Director, Preclinical Sciences, Translational Safety Integration – Transition Management

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead PSTS integration planning and execution coordination for acquisitions, licenses, collaborations, strategic investments, options, and divestitures .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $235,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex integration planning and execution within pharmaceutical and biotechnology environments, with a strong focus on project management, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in developing actionable plans, executive communications, and maintaining accountability across diverse stakeholders.

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Integration PlanningCross-Functional Program LeadershipRisk Identification and ManagementExecutive Communication SkillsPharmaceutical and Biotechnology Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementGovernance Framework DevelopmentData Migration CoordinationBudget MonitoringRegulatory Documentation KnowledgePreclinical Research OperationsIntegration Cost EstimationActionable Recommendations DevelopmentDecision FacilitationCRO/Vendor Oversight

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityIssue ResolutionAdaptability to AmbiguityAccountability EstablishmentExcellent Communication

Tools & Technologies

Executive DashboardsProject Planning ToolsCollaboration SoftwareData Management SystemsQuality Control Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Related DisciplineAdvanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyCROLife SciencesMergers and AcquisitionsBusiness DevelopmentStrategic InitiativesComplianceScientific OperationsOperational Transformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead PSTS integration planning and execution coordination for acquisitions, licenses, collaborations, strategic investments, options, and divestitures
Serve as the primary PSTS integration coordinator and central point of contact for post-transaction activities
Translate diligence findings and deal commitments into actionable workstreams with owners, timelines, dependencies, decision points, and deliverables
Develop and maintain cross-functional integration project plans and facilitate meetings, decisions, and accountability
Support Day 1, Day 100, transition, and long-term integration planning
Coordinate the handoff of diligence findings, risks, assumptions, and commitments into integration
Assess readiness across scientific operations, quality, compliance, safety, data, facilities, vivarium operations, CRO relationships, budget, and resourcing
Coordinate transfer, access, and disposition of preclinical study records, reports, electronic data, SEND packages, samples, materials, and archives
Coordinate data migration scope, quality controls, study inventories, archive locations, and transfer milestones
Partner with Quality, Compliance, EHS, Safety, Animal Welfare, Regulatory, Finance, IT, Procurement, Engineering, and external organizations
Coordinate laboratory, vivarium, CRO, infrastructure, business continuity, and site operations integration planning
Estimate integration costs and resource needs; monitor budgets, forecasts, constraints, and financial risks
Develop executive dashboards and status updates covering milestones, decisions, risks, issues, budgets, dependencies, and action closure
Present integration status and recommendations to senior leadership
Capture lessons learned and maintain playbooks, checklists, templates, and frameworks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, operational, business, or related discipline is required
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, research, or life sciences environments
Experience leading complex cross-functional programs, integration workstreams, strategic initiatives, or large-scale transitions in a matrixed organization
Working knowledge of preclinical research operations, quality and compliance expectations, regulatory documentation, CRO/vendor oversight, and data/records transfer
Experience developing governance, risk frameworks, integrated plans, executive communications, and actionable recommendations
Strong program management and project leadership skills
Ability to influence without direct authority and establish accountability across senior, scientific, technical, and operational stakeholders
Strong risk identification, issue resolution, decision facilitation, and escalation capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive-level synthesis and presentation skills
Sound business and financial acumen
Ability to operate amid ambiguity, changing priorities, compressed timelines, and incomplete information
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, licensing, collaborations, business development transactions, or organizational transformation preferred
Advanced degree (MS, PhD, DVM, PharmD, MBA, or equivalent) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pension plan
401(k) savings plan
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado employees; 56 hours for Washington employees
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 birth/adoption/foster care
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and disability accommodations