Johnson & Johnson

Principal Scientist, SEND Submissions

Johnson & Johnson

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Spring HouseCaliforniaPennsylvaniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $117,000 - $201,250 per year

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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