Associate Local Operations Manager – Oncology, Hematology

Johnson & Johnson

Associate Local Operations Manager role focused on supporting US oncology clinical trials at Johnson & Johnson. Collaborate with local and global teams to manage trial delivery and site operations.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $76,000 - $121,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports US site level operational delivery for assigned sites and trials from feasibility through closeout, under the guidance of experienced Local Operational Managers.
Participates in local trial team activities in compliance with SOPs, other procedural documents, and applicable regulations.
Supports local trial planning activities with guidance from experienced team members to help studies progress as planned.
This includes assisting with study specific tools and procedures, supporting recruitment planning, helping identify risks and potential solutions, and learning how study budgets are tracked and managed.
The role also provides opportunities to collaborate with other Local Operations Managers and learn effective ways to support site operations.
The Associate LOM contributes to U.S. trial operations by gathering and organizing site‑level information and sharing insights that help inform feasibility and study startup planning.
Through this work, the Associate LOM gains exposure to how local trial activities connect to broader global planning efforts and builds foundational operational skills over time.
Supports and implements US trial operational strategy and shares site insights to influence global feasibility and startup planning.
Supports U.S. trial operations by assisting with communication and coordination between local teams and global trial partners, with oversight from more experienced colleagues.
Supports the tracking of country‑level operational metrics and helps identify potential challenges, learning how risks are recognized and addressed within clinical trial operations.
Assists with the review and coordination of site contracting, operational, and recruitment issues, with guidance from experienced team members.
Participate in investigator and study coordinator meetings to gain exposure to site interactions and learn effective communication in clinical trial settings.
Builds foundational knowledge of assigned study protocols and therapeutic areas to support day‑to‑day trial activities, with opportunities to collaborate with cross‑functional teams as part of learning and development.
Assists in collecting and sharing U.S. site insights to help inform broader trial discussions and ongoing operational improvements.
May support special projects or initiatives as development opportunities, gaining experience in contributing to functional or process‑improvement activities under supervision.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience) is required; advanced scientific or clinical degrees are an advantage.
Minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical and/or clinical trial experience is required.
Demonstrated experience in oncology trial operations is strongly preferred
Working knowledge of GCP, regulatory requirements, and compliance expectations.
Ability to effectively collaborate by working alongside Local Operations Managers and other site‑facing roles, ability to contribute to team efforts and gaining exposure to mentoring and coaching approaches.
Ability to operate with a cross‑functional collaboration by assisting with issue tracking, coordination, and communication across trial teams, gaining experience in how alignment is achieved.
Capability to contribute to operational planning activities by assisting with site information gathering, enrollment tracking, and risk identification, learning how strategies are developed and refined.
Possess basic analytical skills demonstrated by helping review country‑ and site‑level metrics and understanding how data is used to monitor trial progress and identify potential issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to travel up to 10% as required, including overnight stays and participation in investigator meetings and key trial governance meetings.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 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 Colorado –48 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
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
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

Clinical Trial ManagementRisk IdentificationData AnalysisEnrollment TrackingSite Information Gathering

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationMentoring and Coaching