Senior Engineer, R&D Digital

J&J Family of Companies; Horsham (PA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Engineer, R&D Digital to drive CTM solutions and clinical trial management across Horsham/ Spring House / Raritan. You will liaise with IT, business partners and suppliers to deliver system improvements and study support.

The role requires a minimum 5 years in clinical trial execution, strong GCP/FDA knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 10%. This position is posted for multiple countries but focuses on U.S. locations and hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in health/science/IT or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical trial execution experience in pharma, device, or CRO.
• Proficiency with IT systems supporting clinical development, Office 365, and database administration.
• Strong knowledge of GCPs and FDA CFR.
• Ability to partner with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement technology improvements to CTM Solutions systems and processes.
• Assess study-team needs and translate into practical system and process solutions.
• Support study build, maintenance, and usage throughout the study lifecycle.
• Provide end-user support via tickets and shared mailboxes with timely follow-up.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows through automation, analytics, and GenAI while ensuring privacy, security, and quality compliance.
• Coordinate release management, user acceptance testing, and system integrations with IT, owners, and vendors.
• Troubleshoot complex system and process issues with IT and vendors.
• Create and deliver training and reference materials for effective use.
• Facilitate team meetings and contribute to cross-functional projects.
• Support audits, inspections, and CAPAs as required.

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 PLM

Statistics

Technical Credibility

Technologically Savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health, Science, Information Technology or related field

Tools

SAP PLM

Job description

Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Digital

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for our Senior Engineer, R&D Digital position, to be located in Horsham, PA; Spring House, PA; Raritan, NJ.

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-100546

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.

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.

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Required 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

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

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$109,000.00 - $174,800.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits