This job posting is anticipated to close on Jul 09 2025. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
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 https://www.jnj.com
Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
Clinical Development & Research – Non-MDJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of AmericaJob Description:
About Innovative Medicine
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We are searching for the best talent for Director, Clinical Science in Raritan, NJ.
Purpose: The Director, Clinical Scientist (CS) is to support various clinical research tasks associated with assigned Cardiopulmonary Development clinical trials, providing leadership in program execution, innovation, and optimization of execution. Scope of work will include responsibilities associated with the conduct, monitoring, and reporting results of clinical trials evaluating therapeutics in Cardiopulmonary disorders. The range of responsibilities may vary to some degree depending on the disease area and trial-specific requirements.
The Director, CS is a key member of a clinical team dedicated to the development and execution of clinical strategies and the clinical and operational implementation of a complex compound program. The Director Clinical Scientist provides active scientific contribution to a cross-functional clinical team developing a molecular entity. Director Clinical Scientist will collaborate with Project Physician(s) in monitoring/leading of one or more clinical trial conduct and additionally may perform other duties. Director Clinical Scientist provides input to the clinical development plan, works on the development of the clinical trial protocol, clinical trial materials, and takes responsibility for coordinating completion of clinical study reports and supports preparation of relevant documents for regulatory filings. This role involves extensive team matrix interactions with colleagues from different disciplines. The Director, CS may be asked to contribute to the evaluation of scientific opportunities in the therapeutic area.
You will be responsible for:
- Provides clinical development expertise through the entire clinical trial process
- Performs activities which support the design, execution, monitoring, and reporting of clinical trials.
- Leads preparation of clinical development plans, trial protocols, case report forms, study operational plans
- Performs medical monitoring and reporting in partnership with Study Responsible Physician, evaluates clinical trial adverse events, reviews clinical laboratory results, drafts adverse event narratives.
- Builds credible relationships with clinical investigators, medical/scientific experts
- Partners with Clinical Operations in trial set up, conduct, recruitment activities, closeout, and reporting
- Assists Data Management with the review of clinical data and query resolution
- Works closely with Quality Management & Assurance to ensure flawless execution of clinical trials
- Drafts and coordinates completion of clinical study reports
- Drafts responses to questions from Ethics Committees and Health Authorities
- Supports integrated document development for marketing authorization filing
- Interprets, reports and prepares oral and written results of product research, in concert with senior clinical personnel, in preparation for health authority submissions
- Supports preparation for the FDA Advisory Committee and EU Oral Explanation
- Reviews medical literature and related new technologies
Qualifications:
Education:
- Minimum of BS, MS, PharmD, PhD or RN preferably with a scientific background in Cardiopulmonary or a related field, and 10 years industry experience or equivalent clinical research experience is required.
Experience & Skills:
- Experience in late-stage drug development, experience in cardiovascular and pulmonary indications is preferred.
- Previous experience as a supervisor/people manager
- Ability to survey and interpret the scientific literature related to the assigned projects is required.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work well in a dynamic environment and be able to prioritize and respond to changing needs of the business.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to advise, persuade, and negotiate with colleagues in a supportive and encouraging fashion.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- The ability to work in a global matrix organization with cross-functional teams is required.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications EXCEL, POWERPOINT, and WORD.
- 5-10% domestic/international travel may be required.
The expected pay range for this position is $160,000 to $276,000.
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
- Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States.
Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.
This job posting is anticipated to close on July 9, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
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.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$160,000-$276000Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be 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. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. http://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.