Functional Manager, Global Clinical Operations – Oncology

Janssen Research & Development, LLC, is recruiting for a Functional Manager, Global Clinical Operations – Oncology. This position can be located remotely within the United States.

The Manager, Global Clinical Operations (GCO) will be responsible for the direct functional management of a group Site Managers (SMs) in the Oncology Therapeutic Areas (TA) within GCO U.S. at Janssen. This individual will be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training and development of direct reports. Oversee project assignment, workload distribution and problem resolution with direct reports and, as needed, team management and other functions. Identify, train and provide oversight of consultants.

At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at www.janssen.com and follow us @JanssenGlobal. Janssen Research & Development, LLC is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performance and development in accordance with Performance Management guidelines, including coaching, mentoring and routine feedback.
• Evaluate and project resource needs on an on-going basis.
• Ensure the implementation of clinical studies through efficient allocation of LTMs, SMs and Administrative Associates.
• Ensure close working relationship between other GCO US groups and internal/external business partners.
• Participate in/lead business-related task forces to improve processes.
• Have knowledge of GCO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and fulfill the responsibilities per those SOPs.
• Ensure adequate, timely and compliant monitoring and management of clinical studies conducted in their TA.
• Ensure that team meets project deliverables according to timelines, within budget, and with quality.
• Ensure studies are in a constant state of inspection readiness.
• Communicate with staff on program changes, policy changes, and priority shifts on a regular basis.
• Be aware of issues affecting staff's workload and efficiency.
• Inform supervisor and fellow managers of potential problem situations and work closely on problem resolution.
• Ensure staff fulfills roles and responsibilities appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Review and approve expenses and ensure expense reports are being submitted on a timely basis and are in compliance with the company's policies.
• Participate in Management Staff meetings. Conduct staff meetings.

Qualifications

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Clinical Research within the Pharmaceutical, Contract Research Organization (CRO) and/or Biotech industry.
• Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring clinical operations team members.
• Strong knowledge of the drug development process, including Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and FDA Code of Federal Regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) highly recommended
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, along with strong presentation skills.
• Must have flexibility to work in a rapidly growing organization.
• The ability to collaborate with all levels of management in a matrix environment.
• This position will require up to 25% travel, primarily for meetings and accompanied site visits.

Preferred:

• Experience in the Oncology Therapeutic Area.
• Experience managing and executing clinical trials.
• Experience with the direct management of employees.
• Proficiency with CTMS, RAVE, Veeva Vault systems highly recommended.

The base pay range for this position is $111,000 to $192,050. 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

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.

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