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Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine lists this Associate Director, Program Management Leader opportunity in san diego, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Function
R&D Operations
Job Sub Function
Clinical Trial Project Management
Job Category
Professional
All Job Posting Locations
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, San Diego, California, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description
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.
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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-
Belgium - Requisition Number: R-
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D is recruiting for an Associate Director, Program Management Leader. This position is a hybrid role and can be located in Raritan, NJ; Spring House, PA; or San Diego, CA.
The Associate Director, Manager, Program Management Leader (PML) will be responsible for translating the Compound Development Team (CDT) strategy into a Compound Development Plan (CDP). The PML will lead the Program Management Team (PMT) and ensure the operationalization of the CDP.
Principal Responsibilities
Enable the CDT to deliver program outcomes by establishing, monitoring and continuously refining program scope, timelines, and budget in collaboration with all cross-functional partners.
Apply PM methodologies, R&D and organizational knowledge to build scenarios, validate assumptions, assess resource requirements, provide cost estimates, and surface operational risk and mitigation strategies for governance review.
Translate the CDT strategy into a Compound Development Plan.
Navigate the CDT through the complexities of the drug development process and the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine environment to obtain strategy approval and secure vital resources.
Lead and manage the PMT sub team of the CDT, bringing together all project managers across the functions to establish, integrate, implement, monitor, and adapt the program execution plan.
Create, maintain, and communicate the cross-functional risk-management register.
Ensure the program stays on track financially and according to schedule by identifying changes and monitoring impacts, managing changes, and actively driving issue mitigation.
Cultivate and monitor a high-performing team environment in the CDT and across the cross-functional program “Team of Teams” by creating a trusted and learning environment and establishing and monitoring teaming principles and practices, including clear accountabilities and decision rights, meeting rhythms and communication & escalation pathways.
Additional Responsibilities May Include The Following
Early Therapeutic Area Leader (ETAL): Serve on the TA Discovery Portfolio Council (DPC) to operationalize early portfolio strategy in close partnership with TA discovery and Discovery, Product Development and Supply (DPDS) leadership.
Serve as the decision support leader.
Optimize discovery processes and business rules to ensure high-quality reporting and cross- therapeutic area (cross-TA) consistency.
Disease Area Stronghold (DAS)/Pathway Area Stronghold (PAS) PML: Coordinate all activities to establish and the DAS/PAS strategy, aligned with TA and organization objectives.
Contribute to and coordinate portfolio strategy updates over time, including the DAS/PAS Reviews.
Manage and communicate DAS/PAS strategic and operational guidance to core and extended DAS/PAS teams, governance, and portfolio reporting.
Cultivate and monitor a high-performing DAS/PAS team environment.
Licensing and Acquisition (L&A) PML: Apply PM methodologies, R&D and organizational knowledge to build scenarios, validate assumptions, assess resource requirements, provide cost estimates, and surface operational risk and mitigation strategies for governance review throughout the Due Diligence team engagement until final deal terms.
Transition knowledge to the CDT once the deal is signed and the asset is brought into the portfolio.
Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a Life Science (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy). Advanced degree preferred.
A minimum of 8 years in Pharmaceutical, CRO or a related Healthcare industry is required.
Experience in and knowledge of the pharmaceutical development process is required.
Experience in Project Management within Research & Development is required.
Knowledge of Project Management systems, methodologies and tools required.
Project Management Certification (PMP, CPM, etc.) is preferred.
Clinical research operational knowledge is required.
Experience across early and late phases of studies (Phase I-IV) is preferred.
Experience in the Oncology therapeutic area is preferred.
Experience mentoring/coaching others is preferred.
Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
Must have exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to persuade, negotiate, and moderate conflict.
Must have strong leadership skills and proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness.
Must have strong decision-making, analytical and strong financial management skills.
The ability to manage all aspects of execution of a clinical trial is required.
The ability to lead without authority and in muti-functional matrixed and global environments.
This position will require up to 20% domestic and international travel.
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 internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills
Preferred Skills
Budgeting
Clinical Trial Designs
Clinical Trials
Compliance Management
Consulting
Contract Management
Execution Focus
Fact-Based Decision Making
Give Feedback
Industry Analysis
Laboratory Operations
Organizing
Process Improvements
Project Integration Management
Research and Development
Research Ethics
Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$137,000.00 - $235,750.00
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)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Benefits
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
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Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92189, US
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