Manager, Trial Delivery Management

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager, Trial Delivery Management (TDM) in Maidenhead (Hybrid). You will execute study-level activities, manage documents, oversee vendors and budgets, and coordinate country/regional delivery in alignment with feasibility strategies and program risk controls.

You will mentor team members, interact with trial management and clinical functions, ensure quality and timelines, and support inspections and process improvements across programs.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent in Life Sciences or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years in Pharmaceutical/Healthcare or related industries.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical development process.
• Clinical research operational knowledge across phases I-IV; able to manage study execution.
• 2-3 years leading multiple aspects of a global clinical trial.
• Strong leadership, decision-making and financial management skills.
• Experience in global, matrixed environments and mentoring others.
• Excellent project planning/management, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and update critical trial documents (Monitoring Guidelines, ICF, IMP documentation).
• Set up and manage study vendors, budgets, and SOWs.
• Coordinate country/regional trial management activities and risk reviews.
• Develop program-level compound training with Clinical/CTL&D/Medical Writing.
• Contribute to trial-level operational strategies and issue resolution.
• Participate in process improvements across trials, compounds, and DU levels.
• Support Health Authority inspections and risk mitigation planning.

Skills

AI Judgement Integration

Analytical Reasoning

Budgeting

CTMS

Clinical Trials

Compliance Management

Contract Management

Execution Focus

Fact-Based Decision Making

Laboratory Operations

Mentorship

Process Improvements

Project Integration Management

Research and Development

Research Ethics

SOP

Technical Credibility

Education

BS degree or equivalent Life Sciences

Tools

CTMS

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Clinical Trial Project Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Tempo Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for Manager, Trial Delivery Management (TDM) to be located in Tempo office, Maidenhead, United Kingdom (Hybrid). (Remote working will be considered on a case by case basis and with approval of the business). There is a pre-identified candidate for this role but all applications are welcome.

Position Summary:

The Manager, Trial Delivery Management (TDM) is responsible for the execution of study-level activities, creating and updating trial-specific documents, vendor oversight & delivery, compound training, and other activities. The Manager TDM is responsible for country and regional oversight of local operational delivery, including the alignment of the feasibility strategy and target setting, risk reviews and local challenges that could impact overall study delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Creating and updating critical trial-specific documents (e.g., Monitoring Guidelines, Informed Consent Form, Investigational Medicinal Product [IMP] related documentation).
• Vendor set up and management of day-to-day study vendor activities, including set-up, SOW creation and budget oversight.
• Responsible for country / regional coordination of trial management activities and oversight (e.g., aligns feasibility strategy with local teams, perform country-level risk reviews, aware of all projects conducted across countries).
• Supporting development of program-level compound training, collaborating with Clinical / CTL&D / Medical writing.
• Providing input into trial level operational strategies.
• Resolve trial-related issues and mitigate trial-related risks.
• Participating in process improvement activities at a trial, compound & cross-DU level, as needed.
• Providing support during Health Authority inspections and on the identification of risks and mitigation plans at the program level for key issues.
• Mentoring & supporting onboarding of new team members, particularly those in Trial Management.
• Fostering employee engagement, inclusion, and Credo Behaviors.

Principal Relationships:

Internal: Trial Management Directors, Clinical Trial Leaders, Clinical Trial Assistants, Representatives of Delivery Operations, representatives of other GD Functions and Clinical Teams, representatives of Procurement.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BS degree or equivalent, preferred areas of study include Life Sciences (Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy)
• Minimum of 8 years in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare or related industries!
• Experience in and knowledge of the pharmaceutical development process.
• Clinical research operational knowledge and experience across multiple phases of studies (Phase I-IV); must have the ability to manage all aspects of execution of a clinical trial.
• 2-3 years’ experience leading multiple aspects of a global clinical trial
• Must possess excellent leadership skills and proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness.
• Experience of leading without authority and in muti-functional matrixed and global environments.
• Excellent decision-making, analytical and strong financial management skills are essential to this position.
• Operate and execute with limited supervision.
• Experience mentoring/coaching others.
• Strong project planning/management, communication and presentation skills are required.

Benefits:

• We offer a competitive salary and extensive benefits package.
• The health and well-being of our employees is a priority, we have a flexible working environment as we value work-life balance.
• We offer career development opportunities for those who want to grow and be part of our organization.

Required Skills:

Required Skills: Preferred Skills: AI Judgement Integration, Analytical Reasoning, Budgeting, Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), Clinical Trials, Compliance Management, Contract Management, Execution Focus, Fact-Based Decision Making, Laboratory Operations, Mentorship, Process Improvements, Project Integration Management, Research and Development, Research Ethics, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Technical Credibility

EEO & Diversity Statements:

Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any other characteristic protected by law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

At Johnson & Johnson Redundant Copy:

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive. Throughout the recruitment process - from application through hiring - we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for qualified candidates with disabilities. If you need support at any stage of the recruitment process, please complete our candidate accommodation request form so we can assist you.