Associate director, clinical scientist (biomarker integration, neuroscience)

Position SummaryAssociate Director, Clinical Scientist (Biomarker Integration, Neuroscience) located in Beerse, Belgium, will lead the implementation of end‑to‑end biomarker strategies for neuroscience clinical development programs. The role collaborates with cross‑functional teams to ensure biomarker integration aligns with program objectives, regulatory requirements, and Precision Measures Plans.ResponsibilitiesDrive incorporation of biomarker strategies into study design, execution, and reporting, including contributing to key clinical documents, overseeing assay selection and validation, and ensuring high‑quality biomarker data generation, analysis, and interpretation.Analyze, interpret, and report fluid and tissue biomarker data in assigned neuroscience clinical development programs and implement the sample retention strategy.Translate and implement non‑medical scientific concepts into study design and program across planning, execution, and reporting, integrating biomarkers, digital technologies, data science initiatives, and selected vendor clinical strategies.Provide scientific oversight of external vendors and contract laboratories, ensuring appropriate assay methodologies, data quality, and timely delivery of results.Manage biospecimen strategy implementation, including sample retention, inventory management, and end‑to‑end tracking for all human samples from clinical development programs, with budgetary and contractual oversight to maximize long‑term value.Serve as the key interface between Precision Measures and Clinical Development for assigned programs, ensuring effective knowledge transfer of validated biomarker assays and enabling consistent implementation across programs.Develop and deliver training on biomarker integration topics to clinical teams and cross‑functional stakeholders.Education & ExperiencePhD required with a minimum of 6 years industry experience.At least 8 years of drug discovery & development experience strongly preferred.Experience with biomarker development, implementation, and clinical development required; IVD or diagnostics development experience preferred.Neuroscience experience strongly preferred.Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for independent decision making.Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships and influencing without reporting authority.Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to clearly articulate complex ideas to cross‑functional teams.Skills & KnowledgeProven experience in managing work in a matrix organizational structure.Fluent written and spoken English.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).Experience and knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical trials and for regulatory filings.Compensation & BenefitsAnticipated base pay range: €96,000 – €165,025.Benefits include: annual bonus, vacation days, parental leave (minimum 12 weeks), bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well‑being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health, service‑anniversary awards, and eligibility for various insurance plans.EEO StatementJohnson & 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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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