Senior Manager Clinical Operations

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Breda; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is looking for a Senior Clinical Research Manager to lead their Clinical Operations team in Breda, Netherlands. The role includes managing trial delivery in oncology, team development, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a BA/BS in Life Sciences, at least 8 years of clinical research experience, and strong leadership skills. Proficiency in English and Dutch is required, with French preferred. This position aims to innovate and improve clinical trial processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Clinical Research experience in the pharmaceutical industry or CRO.
• At least 2 years of line management experience.
• Proficient in English and Dutch; French required for Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team overseeing trial delivery.
• Ensure quality and compliance with regulations.
• Implement process improvements and innovations.
• Co-develop strategy for Clinical Trials in the Netherlands.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Research Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Budgeting

Compliance Management

Resource Planning

Team Management

Education

BA/BS degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Job Function

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function

Clinical Trial Project Management

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium; Breda, Netherlands

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a driven Senior Clinical Research Manager to join the growing Clinical Operations team in the Netherlands (Breda) and Belgium (Beerse). In this role, you will manage a team of Local Trial Managers, Site Managers, and Clinical Trial Assistants, focusing 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, ensuring quality and compliance with SOPs, HCC, and local regulations.

Principal Responsibilities

• People management: Provide line management, goal setting, performance evaluation and talent development; build, hire, and train a fully effective team; conduct site visits; forecast resource needs.
• Trial delivery & oversight: Accountable for feasibility processes, oversight of site selection, start‑up, execution and monitoring; ensure inspection readiness, adherence to ICH‑GCP, local legislation and SOPs; support audits, inspections and CAPA resolution.
• Continuous improvement & organizational change: Lead implementation of innovation, inspire change, cultivate learning, contribute to new process development, track metrics.
• Co‑develop country strategy and drive tactics to full implementation.
• Help shape the Dutch Clinical Trial Landscape.
• Participate in special (global) initiatives; may assume additional responsibilities such as 'Champion' or SME.

Education and Experience Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Life Sciences or related field (or 8‑10 years equivalent experience).
• Minimum 8 years of Clinical Research experience in pharmaceutical industry, CRO or investigational site.
• At least 2 years of line management experience (desirable).
• Proven leadership & communication skills, decision‑making, issue resolution.
• Strong interpersonal & influencing skills; engage with stakeholders.
• Flexible mindset; ability to collaborate and handle multiple priorities in a matrix environment.
• Solid understanding of GCP, local laws and regulations.
• Proficient in English and Dutch; French required for Belgium.

Required Skills

None listed.

Preferred Skills

• Budgeting
• Clinical Trial Designs
• Compliance Management
• Contract Management
• Developing Others
• Execution Focus
• Fact‑Based Decision Making
• Inclusive Leadership
• Laboratory Operations
• Leadership
• Process Improvements
• Productivity Planning
• Project Integration Management
• Research and Development
• Research Ethics
• Resource Planning
• Team Management