Director of Clinical Sciences in Oncology focused on developing treatments and finding cures at Johnson & Johnson. Leading clinical trials and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Drive clinical development strategy, contribute to the development of other study-related materials (e.g. ADP, SAP, CSR outputs, case report forms, operational plans) and provide clinical representation for study-related review committees (e.g., first in human committee, protocol review committee)
Lead the execution of clinical trial protocols within the clinical development program, ensuring compliance with scientific, organizational, and regulatory standards
Oversee end-to-end delivery of clinical trial protocols/programs, including study design, initiation, medical safety data monitoring, data dissemination, and closeout activities
Manage and coordinate activities with internal functional partners and external partners to ensure timely scientific and clinical execution of clinical studies
Maintain the quality and integrity of clinical data critical to the evaluation of study endpoints
Interact and collaborate with investigators and study teams during the conduct of the trial(s)
Lead training on study protocol, disease evaluation criteria, and other essential components to enhance the understanding of clinical development processes
Review, interpret, and report clinical trial data, ensuring accuracy and integrity for health authority submissions
Draft documents for reporting clinical trial data (e.g., clinical study reports, patient narratives, investigator brochures, and periodic safety updates)
Collaborate with Study Responsible Scientist and Study Responsible Physician to assess and evaluate clinical trial medical/safety data (i.e. adverse events, labs, medications, etc.)
Establish and define medical data review plan in partnership with Study Responsible Physician
Leads and performs medical data monitoring/reporting and evaluates ongoing clinical trial data
In partnership with Study Responsible Physician, act as a liaison between the company and clinical investigators, fostering collaborations with key opinion leaders and external advisors
Develop and maintain credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, cross-functional trial teams, and external partners/vendors (e.g. CRO, ARO)
Provide mentorship and training to junior team members, fostering a collaborative work environment
Guide and support colleagues in clinical development processes and standards
Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive the implementation of best practices in clinical trial execution
Drive innovative research methods and operational strategies to enhance clinical development efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align clinical strategies with overall product development goals
Participate in governance meetings, as appropriate, and cross-functional initiatives to promote business strategies and process improvements
Prepare and present findings and results of clinical research at internal and external meetings, including regulatory body interactions and academic partners
May act as an author for scientific publications, as applicable, to influence clinical development practices and advancements
Research and review medical literature and new technologies to support operational planning and scientific strategy implementation
Integrate scientific and technological innovations into clinical trial designs, including biomarkers and digital health initiatives
Requirements
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a scientific or related discipline is required
Requires 10 years of relevant experience in clinical research and development within the pharmaceutical industry, biotech, CRO, or equivalent
Strong understanding of clinical development processes, including trial design, protocol development, data analysis, regulatory guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP), and study execution
Demonstrated experience in managing all aspects of clinical trials, from conception to closure, including data management and quality assurance practices
Proven the ability to interpret scientific literature and apply findings strategically within clinical projects
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with generative artificial intelligence and clinical trial management software is advantageous
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to effectively present information and negotiate with stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to working within cross-functional and global matrix teams
Exceptional organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and respond to changing business needs in a dynamic environment
Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a detail-oriented mindset
Ability to proactively identify program level issues/discussions that require escalation
Ability to handle complex projects to overcome delays and obstacles to meet deadlines
Experience leading scientific teams, providing mentorship, and managing direct or indirect reports
Strong project and time management skills; ability to develop timelines and ensure deliverables are met within project scopes
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 10%, as required by project needs
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