Evidence Generation Operations Manager (Fixed Employee Contract)

Johnson & Johnson; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Evidence Generation Operations Manager to lead innovative evidence generation programs in a dynamic environment. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, providing technical and operational expertise, and ensuring the successful execution of evidence generation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a background in life sciences, and a passion for driving projects to success. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a team that is committed to making a difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO environments required.
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational planning and risk management expertise.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure program execution excellence.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Data Science Curiosity

Technical Knowledge in Health Care Compliance

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

BA/BS in Life Sciences

Advanced Degree (MSc, PhD)

Tools

Project Management Tools

Financial Reporting Systems

Job description

Job Description - Evidence Generation Operations Manager (Fixed Employee Contract) (2406226458W)

Evidence Generation Operations Manager (Fixed Employee Contract) - 2406226458W

Description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for an Evidence Generation Operations Manager, located in Toronto, CA for a fixed employee contract through May 31, 2026.

The Evidence Generation Operations Manager will provide technical, operational and program management expertise in the development and implementation of the evidence generation programs in the context of the Integrated Evidence Generation Planning (IEGP). This dynamic role will provide expertise in designing, conceptualizing, operational planning, risk management, and resource planning for evidence generation/RWE programs. Building and maintaining the internal and external evidence generation/RWE network of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support the setup and execution of evidence generation/RWE programs will be under the remit of this manager. Through collaboration with relevant partners, execution excellence of the programs according to quality, budgetary and timeline specifications is a core responsibility for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Medical Affairs, Market Access and Regulatory leads providing designing, conceptualizing, operational planning, risk management and resource planning expertise at evidence generation program level (defined as portfolio of projects the support specific TA, disease, or indication).
• Provide technical support to the team of Evidence Generation Program Leads (EPLs), with a strong focus on sharing experience, standard procedures and build areas of technical expertise between the EPLs.
• Ensure risk mitigation, contingency plans are developed for key activities, checked against available budget, and implemented as appropriate by EPLs.
• Support the EPL Team in establishing links and communication channels with all relevant partners involved in clinical research related activities.
• Share technical knowledge and provide input into core documents and respond to program-related questions. Continuously explore and give input to EG operational gaps, business solutions and technologies (e.g., programs, tools, systems, and applications) and collaborate with evidence generation strategy and execution lead to drive efficiencies and effectiveness across teams.
• Ensure publication plans are properly developed and implemented by the EPLs in collaboration with activity owners within timelines & budget.
• Ensure HCC, pharmacovigilance and legal requirements are fully understood, appropriately handled, and followed when planning projects, developing materials, implementing projects, and contracting vendors.
• Collaborate with finance to run budget planning, tracking, and reporting in accordance with finance reporting cycles. Coordinate evidence generation budget reviews with activity owners, functional leads and finance partners following each budget update cycle.

Qualifications

Education:

• BA/BS degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field (biology, medicine, pharmacy, etc.) required. An advanced degree preferred (MSc, PhD, etc.)

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 3-5 years of industry experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, research, CRO or similar environments.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to lead diversified team and stakeholders.
• Scientific and technical thought leadership with knowledge or learning agility to rapidly acquire understanding of health care compliance, study execution, pharmacovigilance, clinical/medical drug development, benefit risk management and regulatory affairs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a heightened ability to collaborate and work with a team to be successful.
• Highly innovative with the ability to drive multiple projects within a sophisticated and changing environment, and efficiently handle and resolve issues within the project management team.
• Highly motivated individual with proven analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A keen data science curiosity and strong leadership skills are required in our ambitious, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work optimally with multi-cultural and virtual teams.
• Highly adept in utilization of project management tools and reporting systems (including project CRMs and financial reporting systems).

Preferred:

• Previous experience in Epidemiology, Health Outcome Research or related field.
• Experience working across multiple therapeutic areas.

Diversity and inclusion are central elements of the shared culture across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. Attracting, developing and retaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities is essential to our success. We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their potential.

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.