Program Manager, Global Site Contracting - Study Start-Up

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D is recruiting for a Program Manager, Global Site Contracting - Study Start-Up. This position can be located at any Janssen site within the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Belgium or Netherlands. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the company.

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The Program Manager, Global Site Contracting - Study Start-Up will function as a subject matter expert on Global Clinical Operation (GCO) Contract and Centralized Services (CCS) study start-up activities, specifically related to cross-functional requirements impacting operational timelines. This individual will be responsible for the collection, management and dissemination of information required to the development and ability to execute site budgets, contracts, and payments in an efficient and effective manner. Provide customer-focused leadership and collaboration in the execution of the GCO-CCS operational strategy and management of studies, projects, and programs.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) within GCO CCS to Global Development partners in support of the end-to-end study start-up activities.
• Provide leadership and support to functional and cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines are met, work is performed to high quality standards and in an efficient manner.
• Track activities and report on the study status to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the country and site level intelligence as part of the cross functional study team to provide insights to aid in the site selection process and strategy, based on GCO-CCS experience.
• Liaise directly with cross-functional stakeholders throughout the study planning process to ensure contract delivery milestones are aligned with site activation targets.
• Attend and participate in Cross-Functional Trial Team (CFTT) project meetings, kick off meetings and investigator meetings.
• Establish and maintain methods to initiate study start up planning.
• Use knowledge of clinical trial operations with clinical trial contracting experience preferred, medical terminology, and protocol requirements relevant to site contracting.
• Track study start up progress and provide regular updates to GCO CCS management team and cross functional study team(s), both internal and external partners.
• Escalate issues and report progress to internal and external study teams, GCO CCS leadership and functional and cross-functional teams, including plans for addressing/mitigating/risks and gaps.
• Act in a project management capacity to manage integration and acquisitions applicable to CCS transition.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to further enhance processes.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. Advanced degree (Master’s, MBA) preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical operations with a Pharmaceutical company, Contract Research Organization (CRO) or investigator site is required.
• Contract experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge in the areas of drug development and clinical trial operations is required.
• Understanding of healthcare compliance and other relevant guidance (HIPAA, FCPA, Safe Harbor, etc.) is required.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and local laws and regulations is required.
• Project management and/or strategic planning experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.
• Previous work experience in international and virtual environments preferred.
• Flexibility to work globally across time zones is required.
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Must have the ability to prioritize and organize work independently, delegate appropriately and manage timelines.
• Must have the ability to teach and mentor others in group settings, one-on-one sessions and remotely.
• The ability to convey complex information in a manner that is understandable to a wide audience is required.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, set baseline targets, track trends and implement mitigation plans is required.
• The ability to collaborate with all levels of management and business partners in a cross-functional team environment is required.
• This position will require up to 10% travel (meetings, training, etc.).

The anticipated base pay range for this position in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA is $168,000 to $271,400.

The anticipated base pay range for this position in all other U.S. locations is $137,000 to $235,750.

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

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on February 18, 2025. 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.

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.