Associate Director, Clinical Sciences (Oncology)

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for an Associate Director, Clinical Sciences (Oncology) located in Spring House, PA; Beerse, Belgium; Madrid, Spain; or High Wycombe, UK. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the company.

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The Clinical Project Scientist (CPS) works in the Oncology Therapeutic Area Development group and will actively participate and may lead aspects of the development, oversight, and execution of Ph I-IV clinical research trials working closely with Study Responsible Physicians, Clinical Leaders, and other Clinical Project Scientists. The position reports to a more senior Clinical Project Scientist.

Essential Functions :

In collaboration with the Study Responsible Physician and Clinical Leader, will actively participate in or lead aspects of, medical review of clinical trial data, including adverse events, efficacy data, patient screening / eligibility evaluation, PK / PD data, coding, and other data critical to study endpoints

Participate or may lead drafting protocol synopsis, sections of full protocols, informed consent documents, review, and development of Case Report Forms (eCRFs), and other data collection tools against draft protocols and central vendor scope of work

Participates in the start-up and day to day management of one or more global clinical studies, in compliance with department safety practices, policies, and procedures

Partner or lead Cross Functional Trial Team to mitigate issues in initiation and management of one or more clinical trials and participate in review of Monitoring Guidelines, SET / IDMC charter, Statistical Analysis Plan, Data Management, and Safety Management Plans

Performs medical monitoring / reporting, evaluates ongoing clinical trial data

Liaise with external vendor laboratories and clinical research organizations to develop charters where applicable and ensure the collection and quality of data critical to study endpoints

Liaise with Translational Research (pharmacokinetic operations & biomarker operations) to ensure robust sample collection, processing, and tracking

Participate in the creation and maintenance of a robust Medical Review plan, medical review forms, and liaise with Integrated Data Analysis & Reporting in set-up, implementation, and maintenance of data visualization tools / medical review interface

Participate in or lead aspects of training the central study team, local study team, site personnel or external vendors on protocol, disease evaluation criteria, or other specific aspects of the clinical study

Participate and lead aspects of data review and drafting documents for submission to Health Authorities

Actively participate in mentorship and training opportunities to expand clinical development knowledge, therapeutic area expertise, and leadership capabilities

Principal Relationships :

Contacts within the Company :

Members of the Clinical and Cross Functional Trial teams

Members of Oncology TA

Contacts outside the Company :

• May act as a liaison, in partnership with other Clinical Project Scientist(s), Study Responsible Physician(s) and Global Operations, between company and Investigators, Site Managers, Site staff, global clinical research staff, vendor project managers, and CROs

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline required, with advanced degree (i.e., MSc, Ph.D., or Pharm D) preferred.

A minimum of 4 years of experience in a related clinical research position, spending at least part of the time within the pharmaceutical industry with leadership experience is required.

Significant knowledge of basic scientific research including clinical oncology research is highly preferred.

Required Technical Knowledge and Skills :

High-performing and energetic individual who demonstrates outstanding scientific knowledge applicable to oncology clinical research and the highest personal and ethical standards.

Successful work experience in a matrix team, environment with global cross functional teams is required.

Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent oral and written communication skills

Working knowledge of the use of Microsoft suite of software products

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices ICH / GCP, drug development process, regulatory requirements for the conduct of high-quality oncology clinical trials including protocol development, medical review, oversight of safety, study conduct, and data quality

Ability to travel approximately 10-20% domestic / international travel is required.

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 www.careers.jnj.com.

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)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

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

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This job posting is anticipated to close on February 24, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.