Manager, Feasibility Strategy (1 of 2)

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Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Manager, Feasibility Strategy. This position can be located in Spring House, PA; Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Beerse, Belgium; Basel, Switzerland; or High Wycombe, United Kingdom. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

Johnson and Johnson’s Innovative Health Engagement and Advocacy (IHE&A) organization has been created to drive meaningful impact to participant health and wellbeing by reinventing the clinical trial experience. This organization connects teams across development to novel capabilities and solutions, unleashing the potential of innovation to drive broader access to innovative medicines, and enrich the healthcare experience for all.

The Manager, Feasibility Strategy within IHE&A, will be pivotal in supporting the Director, Feasibility Strategy in shaping our above trial feasibility strategies, including feasibility platforms. This individual will collaborate closely with Delivery Unit (DU) stakeholders and other important functions across the organization, including Data Science and Digital Health (DSDH), to drive a data-driven approach to our work, including site segmentation and site tiering. Work closely with our DSDH partners to gain valuable insights into current trends and identify key areas of opportunity to enhance our Feasibility ways of working (WoW) within the DUs.

The Manager will support the creation of innovative frameworks and WoW, tailored to meet the needs of the specific DUs, including our Medical Affairs Organization (MAO). Contributions within this role will be instrumental in optimizing our Feasibility Engagement strategies with our trusted partners and supporting the seamless operations of our clinical trials globally.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Drive harmonization and development of new suite of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/Job Aids to ensure consistent structure and approach. Work collaboratively with these key stakeholders to design strategies aligned with the priorities of the DUs.
• Accountable as the lead on several large initiatives to improve feasibility processes such as commissioning data strategies, leading SOP development, being the execution lead in partnership with other feasibility leaders to put together strategies and execute process improvements.
• Support feasibility steering committee as a facilitator and subject matter expert for feasibility.
• Support teams during execution of high-touch programs to ensure adoption and consistent ways of working.
• Perform post-mortem analysis with study teams and create/drive opportunities for improvement.
• Operationalize technology and analytical initiatives related to feasibility process.
• Function as a System Matter Expert (SME) for operational Feasibility systems
• Track efficiencies resulting from the implementation of new technology initiatives related to study placement and enrollment tracking.
• Log and triage improvement opportunities gathered from study teams for feasibility tools and processes.
• Serve as the business process expert for Feasibility and shape a growing organization by influencing WoW.
• Champion LEAN principles and build a culture of process excellence across the organization.
• Continually identify areas of opportunity where standardization of a process would offer advantages over existing individualized approaches.
• Individually put together deliverables or lead matrixed and cross functional teams in the end-to-end development and deployment of new or optimized processes, including generating buy-in from impacted parties.
• Develop and oversee cross DU repository for study specific feasibility outputs, training materials.
• Support development of cross-DU view of feasibilities in progress.
• Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a scientific or healthcare discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in site feasibility within Pharmaceutical R&D is required.
• Previous experience with feasibility processes and practice is required.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) is preferred.
• Understanding of the processes associated with study/project management, monitoring, and clinical and regulatory operations is preferred.
• Strong leadership acumen, with experience in managing teams and establishing a positive work environment, is required.
• Proven ability to think strategically and bring innovative ideas to evolve and optimize feasibility processes and frameworks is required.
• Experience in creating structured approaches to drive flawless execution and establish standards of excellence is required.
• Must have excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong negotiation and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Must have the ability to thrive in a complex and rapidly changing environment, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility.
• The ability to effectively utilize data to inform feasibility assessments and drive decision-making is required.
• The ability to influence stakeholders across a matrix organization is required.
• The position will require up to 10% domestic and international travel.

The anticipated base pay range for this position in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA is $141,000 to $227,700.

The anticipated base pay range for this position in all other U.S. locations is $115,000 to $197,800.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

This job posting is anticipated to close on February 25, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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