
Principal Scientist, SEND Submissions
Johnson & Johnson
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Spring House • California • Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $117,000 - $201,250 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Serving as the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM)'s SEND subject matter expert.
- Functioning as the primary internal and external point of contact for all SEND deliverables, process questions, and issue resolution.
- Monitoring upcoming submissions (using internal JJIM tools) and proactively confirm deliverable needs, timing, readiness, and risks with partners.
- Collaborating with the Manager of Clinical Data Standards to develop and verify nonclinical Study Data Standardization Plan sections.
- Managing end-to-end nonclinical SEND submission package readiness: study file management, QC, and final package assembly.
- Performing and/or overseeing validation and data quality workflows.
- Supporting authoring and QC of nSDRG content to ensure accuracy, completeness, and that the document is reviewer-ready.
- Supporting internal system operations with a variety of repositories, data collection, and SEND generation tools.
- Leading/supporting, as applicable, internal Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning initiatives.
- Coordinating cross-functional inputs to deliver compliant SEND artifacts to contract research organizations.
- Administering and maintaining SEND Controlled Terminology mappings and metadata updates within JJIM Systems.
- Tracking and reporting team metrics/KPIs; identifying trends and recommending process/tool improvements.
- Coordinating and facilitating bi-weekly SEND team meetings.
- Providing internal leadership with regular status updates and recommendations regarding risks, opportunities, and resourcing.
- Representing the organization in external standards forums and translating the knowledge gained into J&J internal guidance and actions.
- Contributing to strategic initiatives integrating CRO SEND-ready data into unified systems.
- Overseeing internal FTEs and contractors globally.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biology, or a related science is required.
- 6+ years of relevant experience is required.
- Background in nonclinical toxicology study data structure and workflows with insight into SEND standard is required.
- Familiarity with regulatory submission requirements and processes is required.
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice is required.
- Familiarity with medical and scientific terminology is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to negotiate and influence decision-making processes, think and manage issues to resolution, and contribute to study teams and scientific discussions are required.
- Capable of making fast decisions when necessary, while maintaining positive and inclusive team relationships, is required.
- Personal leadership skills, a proactive and flexible attitude, a sense of urgency, and excellent collaboration skills are required.
- Current participation with industry standards organizations such as CDISC and/or PHUSE is preferred.
- Strong biomedical data management and data standardization skills are preferred.
- Proven ability to build internal and external networks related to SEND processes is preferred.
- Ability to lead teams of scientists and technical staff in a global matrix organization is preferred.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- business accident insurance
- group legal insurance
- consolidated retirement plan (pension)
- savings plan (401(k))
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 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
- Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
- Caregiver Leave – 10 days
- Volunteer Leave – 4 days
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
SENDnonclinical toxicology study data structuredata quality workflowsQCdata standardizationbiomedical data managementGood Laboratory Practiceregulatory submission requirementsSEND Controlled TerminologyArtificial Intelligence
Soft Skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationnegotiationinfluence decision-makingissue resolutioncollaborationpersonal leadershipproactive attitudeflexibilityteam relationship management