Manager, Trial Delivery Management

Johnson & Johnson

. Execute study-level trial delivery activities .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $207,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing clinical trials, including execution, vendor management, and compliance oversight. Possesses strong leadership and project management skills, with a focus on fostering team productivity and collaboration in a global environment.

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Clinical Trial ManagementPharmaceutical Development ProcessProject Planning/ManagementLeadership SkillsClinical Research Operational Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ExecutionBudget OversightRisk ManagementSOP KnowledgeFeasibility Strategy AlignmentMonitoring Guidelines CreationInformed Consent FormsInvestigational Medicinal Product DocumentationContract ManagementLaboratory Operations

Soft Skills

Team ProductivityDecision-MakingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoring/Coaching

Tools & Technologies

Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalHealthcareClinical TrialsCompliance ManagementResearch Ethics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute study-level trial delivery activities
Create and update critical trial-specific documents, including Monitoring Guidelines, Informed Consent Forms, and Investigational Medicinal Product documentation
Set up and manage vendors and day-to-day study vendor activities, including SOW creation and budget oversight
Coordinate and oversee country and regional trial management activities
Align feasibility strategy with local teams and perform country-level risk reviews
Support development of program-level compound training in collaboration with Clinical, CTL&D, and Medical Writing
Provide input into trial-level operational strategies
Resolve trial-related issues and mitigate trial-related risks
Participate in process improvement activities at trial, compound, and cross-DU levels
Support Health Authority inspections and identify program-level risks and mitigation plans
Mentor and support onboarding of new team members, particularly in Trial Management
Foster employee engagement, inclusion, and Credo Behaviors
Collaborate with Trial Management Directors, Clinical Trial Leaders, Clinical Trial Assistants, Delivery Operations, GD Functions, Clinical Teams, and Procurement

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree or equivalent, preferred areas of study include Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy)
Minimum of 8 years in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare or related industries
Experience in and knowledge of the pharmaceutical development process
Clinical research operational knowledge and experience across multiple phases of studies (Phase I-IV)
Ability to manage all aspects of execution of a clinical trial
2-3 years’ experience leading multiple aspects of a global clinical trial
Excellent leadership skills and proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness
Experience leading without authority and in multifunctional matrixed and global environments
Excellent decision-making, analytical, and financial management skills
Ability to operate and execute with limited supervision
Experience mentoring/coaching others
Strong project planning/management, communication, and presentation skills
Knowledge of Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), clinical trials, compliance management, contract management, laboratory operations, research ethics, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and project integration management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company benefits information provided at https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
Hybrid work arrangement
Remote working considered on a case-by-case basis with business approval