Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Lead, Trial Delivery Management
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Lead, Trial Delivery Management (TDM) – R&D Operations
Company Overview
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
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- Complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured
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Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions, delivering the breakthroughs of tomorrow—profoundly impacting health for humanity.
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Position Overview
Job Function
R&D Operations
Job Sub Function
Clinical Trial Project Management
Job Category
Professional
Location (Primary)
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom [This role is available across multiple countries (see below) under different requisition numbers.]
Job Description
For Innovative Medicine, Johnson & Johnson transforms insights from patients into science-based advancements. Visionaries like you play a critical role in developing medicines that save lives, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients at every stage.
This role is open across the following locations—apply to all or focus on one:
- Beerse, Belgium – Requisition Number: R-082397
- Milano, Italy – Requisition Number: R-082397
- Madrid, Spain – Requisition Number: R-082397
- Warsaw, Poland – Requisition Number: R-082397
- High Wycombe, United Kingdom – Requisition Number: R-084375
- Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States – Requisition Number: R-084378
- Toronto, Canada – Requisition Number: R-084381
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The Lead, Trial Delivery Management (TDM) is responsible for smooth execution of study-level activities, aligning operational delivery across global teams. Your work ensures trials proceed efficiently, reducing risks and supporting regulatory compliance.
Key focus areas:
- Stabilising operational activities to achieve smooth study execution
- Managing critical trial documents, vendor deliveries, and compound training
- Providing regional and country-level oversight for operational feasibility and target-setting
Principal Responsibilities
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Trial Documentation Management
- Create and maintain all trial-specific documents (e.g., Monitoring Guidelines, Informed Consent Form, Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) documentation).
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Vendor Management
- Oversee set-up and day-to-day management of vendor activities (supplier agreements, Statements of Work (SOW), budget control).
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Country & Regional Coordination
- Align feasibility strategy with local teams
- Conduct country-level risk reviews and address challenges
- Regulate multi-country project execution with alignment across locations
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Compound Training & Support
- Develop transmission materials for Clinical Trial Laboratory and Drug (CTLD]-Medical Writing)
- Contribute to program-level operational strategies.
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Risk Mitigation & Processes
- Resolve issues and mitigate risks associated with trials
- Participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
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Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Provide input during Health Authority inspections
- Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and support readiness for external audits.
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Leadership & Mentorship
- Guide Trial Management teams, including onboarding new staff.
Education & Experience Requirements
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Minimum Qualifications
- A BS degree (or equivalent) in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy) is preferred.
- 4+ years of relevant clinical trial experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or biotech.
- Knowledge of clinical trial operations across Phase I–IV.
Core Skills & Experience
✔ Proven ability to manage multi-country clinical trials (with managerial experience). ✔ Excellence in leadership, cultivating high-performing teams in matrixed, global settings. ✔ Operate without strict oversight, prioritising self-directed decision-making. ✔ Strong financial oversight, analytical rigor, problem-solving and project management skills. ✔ Expertise in clinical research regulations, ethical standards, and Quality Assurance (QA).
Additional Considerations
📍 Percentage Travel: Up to 15–20% depending on business requirements.
Key Competencies
| Recommended | Preferred |
|---|---|
| Analytical Reasoning | Clinical Trial Execution |
| Clinical Research & Regulations | Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) |
| Clinical Trial Design | Collaboration Across Programs & Regions |
| Communication | Laboratory Operations |
| Data-Mastery | Problem Resolution |
| Project Integration & Improvement | Regulatory Compliance |
| Research & Development (R&D) | Cross-DU (Division Unit) Collaboration |
Why Johnson & Johnson?
Joining us means aligning with a legacy of healthcare innovation that shapes hundreds of millions of lives annually. Our inclusive culture empowers collaboration, and our belief in individual merit provides a platform to make an outsized impact.
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