Manager, Clinical Operations

Johnson & Johnson

Manager Clinical Operations accountable for operational management of clinical trials in pharmaceutical industry. Responsible for team leadership, resource allocation, and ensuring project timelines and budgets are met.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRaritan • California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,000 - $201,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial management, including resource allocation, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective leadership of clinical operations teams. Proficient in applying AI tools to enhance productivity and decision-making within the pharmaceutical industry.

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Clinical Research ExperienceDrug Development KnowledgeLeadership SkillsRegulatory Compliance (ICH-GCP, HCC)AI Literacy

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ManagementResource AllocationFinancial ManagementProject ManagementRegulatory Requirements

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam ProductivityFlexibility

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesPharmaceutical IndustryCROInvestigational SiteStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manager Clinical Operations is accountable for the operational management and successful country execution of all phases of clinical trials within assigned therapeutic area(s) or specific role(s).
Responsible for resource allocation, adherence to timelines and budget, and compliance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.
Supports Country Head in shaping and managing local organizational structure for optimal efficiency.
Responsible for line management of Local Trial Managers (LTM), Site Managers (SM), Clinical Trial Assistants (CTA) and/or other GCO staff.
Oversees staff performance, development, training, project assignments, and workload distribution.
Ensures alignment of local goals with organizational objectives.
Drives innovative solutions and process improvements within assigned therapeutic area(s).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy).
Minimum of 5 years of clinical research experience acquired in pharmaceutical industry, CRO or investigational site.
Demonstrated AI literacy and an AI enabled mindset, including the ability to apply AI tools responsibly in daily work to improve productivity, decision making and quality of outcomes.
Effective communication and leadership skills.
Ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness.
Excellent knowledge of drug development, clinical research operations and regulatory requirements including ICH-GCP, HCC and applicable regulations.
Proficient in decision-making and financial management.
Flexible mindset and ability to work in a fast-changing environment.
Proficient in the English language.

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.
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