Johnson & Johnson, Principal Portfolio Lead, Statistical Programming - Oncology - Application v[...]

WayUp; Lower Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Principal Portfolio Lead in Statistical Programming for Oncology. This role involves overseeing programming activities, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in pharma and strong leadership skills. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Performance bonuses

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Approximately 6+ years of experience in pharma, CRO, or biotech.
• Expertise in CDISC standards and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and completion of programming activities.
• Mentor and guide programming staff and team leads.
• Oversee vendor contracts, budgets, and outsourced activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Programming Practices

Vendor Management

Oncology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degrees

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Job description

Johnson & Johnson, Principal Portfolio Lead, Statistical Programming - Oncology - Application via WayUp

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This role is with Johnson & Johnson. WayUp is partnering with Johnson & Johnson to hire top talent.

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

Job Overview

We are seeking a Principal Portfolio Lead in Statistical Programming - Oncology to be based at one of our offices in Spring House, PA; Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; or La Jolla, CA. (No remote work.)

Position Summary

This highly experienced project leader will have expertise in programming strategies, practices, methods, processes, technologies, industry standards, and complex data structures. Responsibilities include formulating programming strategies across a portfolio, overseeing operations, planning, and execution of programming activities, managing stakeholders, and providing technical guidance to teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and completion of programming activities within the assigned portfolio, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence.
2. Mentor and guide programming staff and team leads.
3. Identify and manage risks and issues impacting deliverables.
4. Enhance efficiency and share knowledge across projects.
5. Design programming strategies for consistency, efficiency, and quality.
6. Manage resource demand, allocation, and forecasting.
7. Oversee vendor contracts, budgets, and outsourced activities.
8. Lead programming aspects of regulatory inspections and audits.
9. Contribute to submission strategies and ensure compliance.
10. Lead departmental innovation, process improvements, and standards development.

Technical Responsibilities

• Oversee design, development, and maintenance of clinical databases.
• Implement data standards and analysis dataset design across trials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degrees preferred.
• Approximately 6+ years of experience in pharma, CRO, or biotech.
• Deep knowledge of programming practices, tools, and processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH-GCP, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Proven leadership and project management skills.
• Experience with outsourcing and vendor management.
• Expertise in CDISC standards and programming languages (SAS required, R/Python preferred).
• Experience in Oncology is a plus.

Additional Information

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, up to 10% travel, and competitive benefits. Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations, contact [e-mail]. The salary range is $115,000 to $197,800, with performance bonuses and benefits detailed at https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits.