Associate Director, Clinical Sciences, Oncology

Johnson & Johnson

Associate Director position in Clinical Sciences focusing on Oncology development at Johnson & Johnson. Collaborating on clinical trials and managing cross-functional teams for innovative cancer treatments.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRaritan • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $235,750 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide active scientific and strategic contributions and is responsible for contributing to the execution of clinical studies within the Therapeutic Area.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, in close partnership with Study Responsible Physicians/Clinical Leads, to design, plan, and manage complex clinical trials, ensuring compliance with departmental, company, and regulatory standards.
Assist to contribute to the clinical development plan, involve in the development of clinical trial protocols and materials, support the completion of clinical study reports and regulatory filings.
As a core member of the clinical team, manage matrix interactions among cross-functional members, contribute to the evaluation of scientific opportunities, medical data monitoring, and drive process improvements to enhance trial efficiency and operational excellence.
May manage direct reports, mentor colleagues, and foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a scientific or related discipline is required.
An advanced degree (e.g., MS, PharmD, PhD) is preferred.
6 years of relevant experience in clinical research and development within the pharmaceutical industry, biotech, CRO or equivalent is preferred.
Prostate cancer and or solid tumor experience preferred.
Strong understanding of clinical development processes, including trial design, protocol development, data analysis, regulatory guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP), and study execution.
Demonstrated experience in managing critical aspects of clinical trials, from conception to closure, including data management and quality assurance practices.
Proven ability to interpret scientific literature and apply findings strategically within clinical projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with generative artificial intelligence and clinical trial management software are advantageous.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to effectively present information to the stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to working within cross-functional and global matrix teams.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and respond to changing business needs in a dynamic environment.
Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a detail-oriented mindset.
Ability to proactively identify program level issues/discussions that require escalation.
Ability to handle complex projects to overcome delays and obstacles to meet deadlines.
Experience in leading scientific teams and providing mentorship.
Strong project and time management skills; ability to develop timelines and ensure deliverables are met within project scopes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
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 Development ProcessesData ManagementQuality Assurance PracticesScientific Literature InterpretationClinical Trial Execution

Soft Skills

Excellent Written and Verbal CommunicationStrong Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical and Problem-Solving SkillsCollaborative Approach