Job Function: R&D Operations
Job Sub Function: Clinical Trial Project Management
Job Category:Professional
All Job Posting Locations:Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description:We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager, Capabilities and Deployment Lead, to be based in Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; or Spring House, PA. This is a hybrid position that requires you to be on site three days a week.Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.
Purpose:The Sr. Manager, Capabilities & Deployment Lead is responsible for the successful deployment and adoption of value-added capabilities/initiatives that expertly deliver the portfolio, in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders.
Both the internal and external environments for clinical trials are evolving and it is critical for our clinical trials to adopt new ways of working to address challenges in the changing environment and ensure continued successful execution and conduct of clinical trials worldwide. Additionally, the changing regulatory and privacy landscape across our global footprint requires constant assessment.
This individual will play a key leadership role in ensuring the Delivery Unit's ability to nimbly intake, globally translate, and execute trials with novel aspects. In addition, this individual will play a leadership role in harmonization and global standardization within the Delivery Unit's in partnership with the Business, Growth, Innovation & Advocacy organization to increase productivity and standardization.
You will be responsible for:- Partner closely with Business, Growth, Innovation & Advocacy (BGI&A), other Delivery Units and other functions within and outside of GD to be the bi-directional catalyst for the Delivery Unit to drive and deploy value-added capabilities/initiatives.
- Identify, pilot and communicate Therapeutic Area / Disease Area initiative to broader DU and BGI&A organizations.
- Understand strategies/initiatives to globally translate to the Delivery Unity enabling readiness and excellence in deployment.
- Ensuring impactful Delivery Unit representation on global capabilities/initiatives.
- Pro-actively communicates with GCO leadership and draws in expertise to advance deployment and adoption.
- Ensure robust change management and communication plan with input from local and global to ensure readiness to adapt to the future requirements.
Qualifications / Requirements: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy). Advanced degree in a scientific discipline and/or Master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of clinical research experience acquired in pharmaceutical industry, CRO or investigational site.
- Expertise or experience working in novel clinical research methods, particularly in digital and decentralized clinical trials.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness.
- Ability to manage complexity under pressure.
- Proven track record of project management.
- Strong in strategy development, project execution, stakeholder management, training and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong decision-making and financial management skills.
- Flexibility to work in a rapidly changing environment with the appropriate sense of urgency.
- Experience in transforming organizations in response to business needs.
- Effective issue resolution and ability to generate and implement contingency plans for both productivity and quality issues when required.
- Excellent knowledge of drug development, clinical research operations and regulatory requirements including ICH-GCP, HCC and applicable regulations.
- Ability to synthesize and evaluate data generated from various reports and sources.
- Demonstrated skills in effective communication with various internal and external stakeholders (e.g. investigational sites, ethics committees, health authorities. etc.).
Other: - Operates with limited supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to collaborate and handle multiple. priorities within a matrix environment.
- Perform activities in a timely and accurate manner.
- Can travel internationally up to 10% of the time.
This job posting is anticipated to close on November 19th, 2026. The Company may, however, extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
Required Skills:Preferred Skills:AI Judgement Integration, Budgeting, Clinical Trial Designs, Clinical Trials, Compliance Management, Consulting, Contract Management, Execution Focus, Fact-Based Decision Making, Give Feedback, Industry Analysis, Laboratory Operations, Organizing, Process Improvements, Project Integration Management, Research and Development, Research Ethics, Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :$140,000.00 - $241,500.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation -120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year
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 the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
