DescriptionJanssen Research & Development, L.L.C., a division of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies is recruiting for a Senior Scientist, Gene Therapy to be located in La Jolla, CAAt 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 . The Senior Scientist, Gene Therapy position in the RNA, Gene Therapy & Delivery Department in Therapeutics Discovery offers an exciting opportunity to help develop novel Gene Therapies for unmet medical needs. We are investigating the use of Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) vectors to deliver therapeutic proteins to patients for disease prevention and treatment, especially for ophthalmological and neurological disease. We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to lead research in Gene Therapy platforms and programs directed at diseases of the eye. This candidate will have a background in AAV technology and application to ophthalmic biology.Key Responsibilities:Lead discovery research activity developing innovative ways to test and optimize viral vectors for Gene therapies.Design/implement projects for gene therapies for the eye and CNS.Serve as a subject matter expert for gene therapy and delivery technologies directed to the eye and CNS.Implement research studies and lead efforts to meet program and corporate objectives. Foster a collaborative and creative culture of scientific discovery.QualificationsEducation:PhD in Virology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field with 3 years in the pharmaceutical industry or academic environment is required.Experience and Skills:Biological expertise in one or more eukaryotic viral vectors and experience re-engineering viruses to change their potency, serotype, replicative properties, or packaging capacity is required. Wet lab experience with cell-based and biochemical technologies is required. Excellent abilities in experimental design, execution, and data analysis related to genome editing and molecular biology techniques are required. Strong critical, scientific, and decisive thinking skills allowing individual to work independently with minimal supervision is required.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.Experience in gene therapy to include retina and neurological diseases is preferred. The anticipated base pay range for this position is $113,000 to $195,500. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k).Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year.Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year.Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year.Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.Additional information can be found through the link below.For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: .This job posting is anticipated to close on 03/11/2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications. 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.For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit .Job Field: Biological ResearchOrganization: Janssen Research & Development, LLC (6084)