Senior Manager, Clinical Trials Project Management

Johnson & Johnson

. Partner with high-priority new product development programs to de-risk and accelerate launches .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $235,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and strategic partnership within R&D environments, leveraging tools like MS Project, Visio, and Excel to drive program execution and process improvement. Capable of assessing risks, developing mitigation strategies, and facilitating communication across global matrix organizations.

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Project Management ExpertiseMS Project ProficiencyProfessional Project Management CertificationCritical Chain ExperienceGlobal Matrix Organization Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCritical Path AnalysisRisk AssessmentProcess ImprovementProject Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencingCreativityFlexibilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectVisioExcelPlanisware

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Project Manager (CPM)Pro-Chain Certification

Industry Keywords

R&DSupply ChainBenchmarkingProcess IntegrationDevelopment Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPSpring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with high-priority new product development programs to de-risk and accelerate launches
Translate processes, knowledge, and expertise into solutions for development teams
Facilitate and influence development project team leaders, Therapy Area leaders, and functional stakeholders across J&J
Support Compound Development Teams as a trusted advisor and strategic partner
Apply project management expertise and leadership capabilities to facilitate program execution
Generate project plans and provide insights based on customized project analysis and scenarios
Conduct critical path analysis using integrated cross-functional project plans
Work with PMO partners to align and integrate CDT project plans in Planisware
Assess threats and opportunities, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies
Drive best practices across high-value R&D development initiatives
Help ensure organizational readiness for project execution
Identify process and organizational gaps and work with line management to remove obstacles
Recommend and outline new processes and integrate enabling technologies
Develop business cases for risk mitigation and acceleration opportunities
Manage and communicate Accelerando process metrics and benchmarking data
Monitor emerging project management and leadership practices and continuous improvement opportunities
Establish internal and external benchmarking and facilitate best-practice sharing
Create internal and external communication strategies and pathways
Lead a high-performing team

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required
A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in an R&D or Supply Chain environment
Professional project management certification (i.e., PMP, CPM, etc.) is preferred
Critical Chain Experience / Pro-Chain Certification is a plus
Demonstrated expertise in MS Project is required
Proficiency with technology enabling tools including Visio and Excel is required
Demonstrated ability to be creative and flexible to change/improve the working environment in a broad context is required
Experience working in a global matrix organization is required
Must be able to work in Raritan, NJ; Spring House, PA; Titusville, NJ; or Beerse, Belgium

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado employees; 56 hours for Washington employees
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Up to 20% travel for brief durations depending on project assignment