Senior Engineer, R&D Digital

Biopharma Careers; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Maidenhead, UK, seeks a Senior Engineer, R&D Digital to lead Clinical Trial Management Solutions (CTMS) improvements and user enablement. You will liaise with IT, business partners and vendors to deliver value across the study lifecycle.

The role requires at least 5 years of clinical trial execution experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and willingness to travel up to 10%. Hybrid work arrangement may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Health, Science, IT or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant clinical trial execution experience in pharma/medical device/CRO.
• Proficiency with IT systems supporting clinical development, reporting tools and Office 365.
• Solid understanding of drug development, GCPs and FDA CFR.
• Ability to partner and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication, business partnering, problem solving and prioritization skills.
• Global business mindset and willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Project Management or Process Improvement certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and implementing technology improvements to CTM Solutions systems and processes.
• Assessing study-team needs and translating them into practical system solutions.
• Supporting study build, maintenance and use throughout study lifecycle.
• Providing end-user support via tickets and shared mailboxes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve workflows via automation, analytics and GenAI while ensuring privacy and compliance.
• Coordinating release management, UAT, and system integrations with IT and vendors.
• Troubleshooting complex system issues with IT and vendors.
• Creating training and reference materials for users.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Global mindset

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health/Science/IT

Tools

Office 365

Database administration

SAP PLM

IT systems support

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 Product Development

Job Sub Function

R&D Digital

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Tempo Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

We are searching for the best talent for our Senior Engineer, R&D Digital position, to be located in Maidenhead, UK.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United States- Requisition Number: R-10056

United Kingdom- Requisition Number: R-103906

Belgium and Netherlands- Requisition Number: R-103896

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

About Innovative Medicine

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

Purpose

The Senior Engineer, R&D Digital provides expertise and executes plans for Clinical Trial Management Solutions (CTM Solutions) systems and processes. The role supports capabilities for clinical trial study management and oversight solutions including CTMS, Site Payments and Access Provisioning. Under general direction, this role executes plans and processes that innovate product development, meet organization standards, and follow digital strategy. This role is a liaison between the business community and key partners and stakeholders.

The Senior Engineer collaborates with business partners, IT, and suppliers and contributes to customer enablement, metrics, user administration and support, system integrations, continuous improvement, and change management.

You will be responsible for:

• Identifying and implementing technology improvements that optimize CTM Solutions systems and processes and deliver measurable value.
• Assessing study-team needs and translate them into practical system and process solutions.
• Supporting study build, maintenance, and effective system use throughout the study lifecycle.
• Providing end-user support through service tickets and shared mailboxes, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
• Identifying and supporting opportunities to improve workflows through automation, analytics, and GenAI capabilities, while following applicable privacy, security, quality, compliance, and human oversight requirements.
• Coordinating release management, user acceptance testing, system improvements, and integrations with IT, system owners, and suppliers.
• Troubleshooting advanced system and process issues in collaboration with IT and vendors.
• Creating and delivering training, guidance, and reference materials that enable effective system and process use.
• Facilitating team meetings and contribute to cross-functional projects.
• Supporting system and process audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Health, Science, Information Technology or another relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in clinical trial execution with a Pharmaceutical, Medical Device company and/or a Clinical Research Organization (CRO) is required.
• Proficiency supporting IT systems and related processes that support clinical development, reporting tools, Office 365 applications, and database administration is required.
• Solid understanding of the drug development process, including Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and FDA Code of Federal Regulations is required.
• The ability to partner and influence people at all levels of the organization is required.
• Superior communication, business partnering, problem solving, and prioritization skills is required.
• Global business mindset is required.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (Domestic/International) is required.
• Project Management or Process Improvement certification is preferred.
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Preferred Skills

• Analytical Reasoning
• Critical Thinking
• Data Savvy
• Digital Fluency
• Digital Strategy
• Engineering
• Product Design
• Product Development
• Product Improvements
• Product Portfolio Management
• Report Writing
• Research and Development
• Safety-Oriented
• SAP Product Lifecycle Management
• Statistics
• Technical Credibility
• Technologically Savvy