Director Trial Management

Johnson & Johnson, through its operating companies, is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostics markets. We strive to provide scientifically sound, high quality products and services to help heal, cure disease and improve the quality of life.

Director, Trial Management (M/F/D)

(Ref: 2406224369W)

YOUR responsibilities & YOUR impact:
Aim of this role

The Director, Trial Management, is responsible for leading a team of Trial Delivery Leaders (TDL) and Trial Delivery Manager (TDM) Functional Managers within the Global Development Delivery Unit organization. The position is responsible for staff development, project assignments, workload distribution for their Disease Area Stronghold(s) (DAS)/Therapeutic Areas (TA). The position will be responsible for managing conflicts in priority setting and related resourcing. The Director, Trial Management, directly influences departmental planning and strategy, resource allocation and management, global functional communication activities, and ensures alignment of goals with organizational and trial objectives. The scope of the position includes clinical trials from early development through registration, approval and post-approval. This position ensures common operational issues/challenges are identified across trials and programs and across GD Delivery Units, and are addressed through operational risk mitigation, including proposals for alternative solutions. This position is accountable for ensuring operational execution for all trials within their DAS/TA, regardless of delivery model. This position has a direct interface with Program Delivery Leaders and functional leadership across the Global Development organization and partner functions.

General Activities
- Provide operational leadership and support to Trial Delivery Leaders and Trial Delivery Manager Functional Management team
- Build knowledgeable and skilled team with the competencies and capabilities to successfully set up and deliver clinical trials.
- Oversee resource allocation for assigned DAS/TA.
- Promote strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Setting objectives in alignment with company and departmental objectives.
- Ensure staff training on procedures and systems associated with their roles.
- Develop a team that consistently achieves strong results through nurturing individual growth, effectively managing performance, and providing guidance.
- Identify and contributing to continuous improvement of clinical processes, systems, and training
- Mentor & support onboarding of new team members, particularly those in Trial Management.
- Foster employee engagement, inclusion, and Credo Behaviors.

**Qualifications**:
We would love to hear from YOU, if you have:
Essential
- BS degree or equivalent, preferred areas of study include Life Sciences (Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy)
- Minimum of 10 years in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare or related industries.

Key competencies required
- Clinical research operational knowledge and experience across multiple phases of studies (phase I-IV); ability to manage all aspects of execution of a clinical trial.
- Minimum 2 years prior line management experience or 3-5 years matrixed leadership experience is required.
- Excellent decision-making & analytical skills are essential to this position.
- Capable of working independently and achieving tasks with mínimal guidance.
- Strong project planning/management, communication, and presentation skills are required.
- Successful track record of developing talent and leaders of leaders is preferred.
- Proven track record of collaboration across organizations to innovate, implement efficiencies, and drive complex change.
- Experience in collaborating with diverse teams and overseeing significant projects leadership experience in facilitating change and exerting influence in a complex setting.
- Trusted, inclusive leader with demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring crossfunctional, global teams.
- Effective leadership skills and proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness in a changing environment. Excellent communication skills required.
- Strong financial analysis and decision-making skills are required. Ability to drive a Credo-based culture, including building and developing a diverse and inclusive environment.

This is what awaits YOU at J&J:

- An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
- A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
- Many opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
- Possibilities for further personal as well as professional development.
- Many employees benefits.