Manager Clinical Operations

8345-Janssen-Cilag B.V. Legal Entity; Breda; Hybrid; EUR 69,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Well-being program

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Breda, Netherlands seeks a Manager Clinical Operations to lead Local Trial Managers, Site Managers and Clinical Trial Assistants with a focus on oncology trial delivery, site engagement and resource management. Office presence 3 days per week is required.

You will manage trial delivery from feasibility through close-out, ensuring quality, timelines, SOPs and regulatory compliance, while developing staff and implementing improvements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Life Sciences or 8–10 years pharma/biotech experience.
• At least 2 years of line management experience.
• Strong leadership & communication skills; ability to drive productivity.

Responsibilities

• People management: lead line management to set goals, evaluate performance and develop talent.
• Trial delivery & oversight: oversee feasibility, start-up, execution and monitoring of trials; ensure SOP and regulatory compliance.
• Continuous improvement & organizational change: lead innovation, shape country strategy, monitor metrics and drive implementation.

Skills

Budgeting

CTMS

Clinical Trials

Compliance Management

Contract Management

Developing Others

Execution Focus

Fact-Based Decision Making

Inclusive Leadership

Leadership

Process Improvements

Program Management

Project Integration Management

Research and Development

Research Ethics

Resource Planning

Team Management

Education

BA/BS Life Sciences

Tools

CTMS

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 Description

Job Function: R&D Operations Job Sub Function: Clinical Trial Project Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Breda, Netherlands. Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a driven Manager Clinical Operations to join our growing Clinical Operations team in The Netherlands (Breda) and Belgium (Beerse). Office presence 3 times a week is required. In this role, you will manage a team of Local Trial Managers (Local Project Managers), Site Managers (Clinical Research Associates) and Clinical Trial Assistants, with a strong focus on trial delivery in oncology, site engagement, staff development, training/onboarding and resource management. You are responsible for the successful execution of trials from country feasibility through study close-out while keeping clear oversight of quality & performance indicators, timelines and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Health Care Compliance (HCC) and local regulatory requirements. We are seeking to hire a strong leader, who is a team player, with quick learning and problem‑solving abilities and who likes to bring change and likes shaping the environment. You will contribute to the creation of the country strategy in order to optimize ways of working, support innovation, and strive for continuous improvement and future readiness. You will be part of an enthusiastic and committed team eager to deliver and helping to improve the lives of millions of patients.

Principal Responsibilities

• People management: Provide line management to your team including goal setting, performance evaluation and talent development; Build, hire and train a fully effective team; Conduct accompanied site visits; Evaluate and forecast resource needs and manage your team's workload.
• Trial delivery & oversight: Accountable for robust feasibility processes and oversight of site selection. Responsible for start-up, execution and monitoring of trials in assigned therapeutic area(s). Empower your team to deliver and think out of the box. Ensure inspection readiness at all times, adherence to ICH‑GCP, local legislation and relevant SOP's. Support your team in site engagement, in issue resolution and stakeholder management. Support audits, inspections and timely CAPA resolution. Support in building and shaping internal and external network in assigned therapeutic area.
• Continuous improvement & organizational change: Lead implementation of innovation and inspire change in the local organization; Cultivate an environment that encourages shared learning, out of the box thinking and a "Yes we can!"-mentality. Contribute to the development of new processes or improvement initiatives. Keep close oversight of metrics and drive follow‑up actions proactively. Co‑develop country strategy and drive tactics to full implementation. Help shaping the Dutch Clinical Trial Landscape Participates in special (global) initiatives as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Life Sciences or related scientific field (or 8‑10 years equivalent experience) - with a minimum of 8 years of Clinical Research experience in pharmaceutical industry, CRO or investigational site.
• Other relevant working experiences and skills may be considered by the hiring manager.
• At least 2 years of line management experience desirable.
• Proven leadership & communication skills - Ability to champion team productivity and cohesiveness.
• Solid decision‑making and effective issue resolution skills; ability to generate & implement contingency plans for productivity & quality issues.
• Strong interpersonal & influencing skills.
• Willingness to engage with internal and external stakeholders (Key sites, trade association, authorities and ethics committees).
• Flexible mindset and ability to work in a constantly evolving environment with the ability to collaborate and handle multiple priorities in a matrix environment.
• Strong proven understanding of GCP, local laws, and regulations.
• Proficient in English and Dutch.

Required and Preferred Skills

• Budgeting
• Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)
• Clinical Trials
• Compliance Management
• Contract Management
• Developing Others
• Execution Focus
• Fact‑Based Decision Making
• Inclusive Leadership
• Laboratory Operations
• Leadership
• Process Improvements
• Program Management
• Project Integration Management
• Research and Development
• Research Ethics
• Resource Planning
• Team Management

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €68,600.00 - €119,600.00

• In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well‑being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans.
• *This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.
• For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well‑being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

Company Culture and Values

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 https://www.jnj.com/.