Senior Manager Clinical Trials Project Management

6084-Janssen Research & Development, LLC Legal Entity

Spring House (PA)

On-site

USD 137,000 - 236,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Vacation & sick time

Parental Leave

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Accelerando Program Management Leader in the United States (Spring House, PA) to combine project management expertise with leadership to accelerate clinical trial programs. You will advise teams, de-risk launches, and drive best practices across a global matrix organization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years in R&D or supply chain, MS Project proficiency, and PMP/CPM preferred, with up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
7+ years experience in an R&D or supply chain environment.
PMP/CPM certification preferred.
MS Project proficiency required.
Experience in a global matrix organization preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with high-priority new product development programs to de-risk and accelerate the launch of transformational new products.
Translate processes, knowledge, and expertise into specific solutions for individual teams during the most impactful phases of the development program.
Engage with development project leaders and stakeholders to enable project success and act as a trusted advisor for Accelerando.
Support CDT leadership in timely, informed decisions by applying project mgmt expertise and leadership capabilities.
Develop project plans and provide insights based on scenario analysis using project management tools.
Perform critical path analysis to bring clarity and focus to key activities and coordinate with PMO for alignment.
Identify gaps in cross-department processes and work with managers to remove obstacles to execution.
Outline new processes for upcoming phases and integrate enabling technologies to drive efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Cross-functional

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Quality assurance

Process improvements

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Excel

Job description

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 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:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Clinical Trial Project Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Breda, Netherlands, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Tempo Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Position Summary:

The Accelerando Program Management Leader combines project management expertise with advanced leadership capabilities, consulting with project teams to accelerate project execution and increase probability of success.

Principal Responsibilities:

Partner with the highest priority new product development programs to de-risk and accelerate the launch of transformational new products.
Proactively translate processes, knowledge, and expertise into specific solutions for individual teams during most impactful phases of the development program.
Utilize exceptional facilitation and influencing skills to engage with development project team leaders, Therapy Area leaders, and functional stakeholders across J&J to enable project success, and to act as a champion for the Accelerando team.
Support Compound Development Teams (CDT) by becoming a "trusted advisor" to project leadership and a strategic partner to functional team members. Assist CDT leadership in making informed and timely decisions by applying specific combination of relevant experience, project management expertise, and leadership capabilities to facilitate program execution.
Leveraging expertise in project management tools and techniques, support the generation of project plans and provide insights based on customized project analysis and scenarios.
Bring clarity and focus to key project activities through critical path analysis based on fully integrated cross-functional project plan development; work with PMO partners to ensure alignment and integration with CDT project plan in Planisware.
Conduct objective Threats and Opportunity assessment of critical path to remove obstacles and leverage acceleration opportunities. Support early risk identification and development of mitigation strategies.
Drive the implementation of best practices to high value R&D development initiatives.
Help ensure organizational readiness to support project execution.
Identify and communicate potential gaps in current cross-departmental processes and organizational structures, and work with line management to remove obstacles to effective project execution.
Proactively recommend and outline new processes for upcoming and current development phases.
Help integrate enabling technologies into the team setting to drive clarity and efficiency.
Partner with project leadership to develop business cases for the most impactful risk mitigation and acceleration opportunities.
Responsible for management and communication of metrics and benchmarking data on Accelerando process.
Actively monitor and engage externally to ensure a constant awareness of emerging new practices, project management and leadership tools and strategies, and continuous improvement opportunities for Accelerando.

Principal Relationships:

Establish benchmarking within and outside J&J IM, within and outside clinical operations, to identify best practices, and facilitate best practices sharing across clinical teams and external partners.
Create internal and external communication strategies and pathways.
Lead a high performing team.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in an R&D or Supply Chain environment.
Professional project management certification (i.e., PMP, CPM, etc.) is preferred.
Critical Chain Experience / Pro-Chain Certification is a plus.
Demonstrated expertise in MS Project is required.
Proficiency with technology enabling tools including Visio, Excel required.
Demonstrated ability to be creative and flexible to change/improve working environment in broad context is required.
Experience working in a global matrix organization is required.
Candidate must be able to work in one of the following locations: Raritan, NJ, Spring House, PA, Titusville, NJ, or Beerse, BE.

Other:

May require up to 20% travel for brief durations dependent on project assignment.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Pay Transparency and Benefits:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $137,000- $235,750.

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)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: 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

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