Scientist, Trial Support

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Spring House (PA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Scientist, Trial Support in Spring House, PA to bolster clinical operations. The role focuses on supporting study data deliveries and sample management across therapeutic areas, with remote options evaluated case-by-case.

The position emphasizes collaboration with BDDS, GCDO, and CRO partners, ensuring timely bioanalytical data and compliant study execution. Experience in GLP/GCP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, Master's with 2 years or PhD with 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Sample management experience required.
• Basic understanding of reviewing lab-based technical documents (Protocols, Statements of Work, Lab Manuals).
• Experience in database systems (Watson LIMS, LabVantage LIMS, etc.) required.
• Good communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Good organization, attention to detail and time management skills.
• Experience in GLP/GCP is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a developing individual contributor in PK/PD or related studies to support development programs and research of drug candidates.
• Contribute to study delivery in clinical operations and data management.
• Participate in activities related to BDDS clinical and nonclinical study deliveries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data reporting and sample management requirements are met.
• Define and document study parameters in LIMS to inventory and analyze samples.
• Provide status updates on data cleaning and bioanalysis timelines for multiple studies.
• Support process and system optimization projects and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience

Master's degree with 2 years of relevant experience

PhD with 1 year of relevant experience

Tools

Watson LIMS

LabVantage LIMS

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

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function

Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacometrics

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

We are searching for the best talent for our Scientist, Trial Support position, to be located in Spring House, PA. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

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.

Purpose

The Scientist, Trial Support position is a clinical operations support role within Bioanalytical Discovery and Development Sciences (BDDS). We work with internal bioanalytical groups and external partners to ensure the completion of all activities related to clinical study data deliveries and sample management. We work to support all therapeutic areas within Johnson & Johnson, spanning non-clinical studies to post-market clinical development.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Acting as a developing individual contributor in the execution of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) research projects to support development programs and research of the properties of drug candidates.


• Contributing to studies supporting the discovery, clinical candidate selection, development and approval of medicines.


• Participating in the completion of all activities related to Global Bioanalytical Discovery & Development Sciences (BDDS) clinical and nonclinical study deliveries. At times, assist with the completion of activities by other members of the group, to ensure timelines are met.


• Partnering with Global Clinical Development Operations Integrated Data Analytics & Reporting (GCDO IDAR), BDDS, Compliance & Data Integrity, the Central Laboratory, and the clinical trial teams when the bioanalytical sample management and data reporting requirements are established for a trial.


• Reviewing specifications documents from internal groups and Central Laboratories for studies where BDDS will be conducting analyses or reporting results.


• Defining studies in LIMS for clinical and nonclinical studies so that samples can be inventoried and analyzed.


• Delivering bioanalytical results to Global Clinical Development Operations Integrated Data Analytics & Reporting, Translational Research with BDDS, Global Clinical Pharmacology and/or CROs.


• Providing support with acquisition, storage, and disposition of clinical and nonclinical study samples.


• Generating status reports for sample data cleaning activities, and issues, relative to planned bioanalysis dates for multiple clinical studies, and/or for multiple external service providers.


• Participating in process and system optimization projects.


• Coaching more junior colleagues in techniques, processes and responsibilities.


• Understanding and applying Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, Master's degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a PhD with 1 year of relevant experience is required.


• Sample management experience is required.


• Basic understanding and experience reviewing lab-based technical documents (e.g., Protocols, Statements of Work, and/or Lab Manuals) is required.


• Experience working in database systems (e.g., Watson LIMS, LabVantage LIMS, etc.) is required


• Good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization required.


• Good organization, attention to detail and time management skills required.


• Experience in areas of GLP/GCP is required.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check

Preferred Skills

Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Pharmacology, Coaching, Data Savvy, Detail-Oriented, Drug Discovery Development, Pharmacokinetic Modeling, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacometrics, Process Chemistry, Regulatory Environment, Relationship Building, Report Writing, Research Documents, Scientific Research, Study Management, Technologically Savvy