Associate Director, Site Enablement – Oncology Delivery Unit

Johnson & Johnson

Associate Director for clinical trial operations in Oncology at Johnson & Johnson. Managing local organizational structure and optimizing clinical trial execution across all phases.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $235,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research management, including oversight of clinical trials and team leadership within the pharmaceutical industry. Proficient in financial management, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with stakeholders across various levels.

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Clinical Research ExperienceLine Management ExperienceOncology Therapeutic Area ExpertiseFinancial Management SkillsRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trials ManagementBudgetingForecastingRisk AnalysisDrug Development ProcessICH-GCP KnowledgeHealth Care ComplianceData EvaluationPerformance EvaluationTalent Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsDecision-Making SkillsIssue Resolution Skills

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryContract Research OrganizationInvestigational SiteOncologySolid TumorHematologyClinical Research OperationsStakeholder CommunicationMatrix EnvironmentTeam Productivity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Associate Director will support the Country Head in shaping and managing local organizational structure to ensure its optimal efficiency.
Provide line management to direct reports, including setting goals and objectives, performance evaluation and talent development.
Evaluate and forecast resource needs for assigned portfolio and/or other specific areas of responsibility, as required and agreed with local DU management accordingly.
Deployment of the One Delivery Model through collaboration and oversight of vendors.
Accountable for the acquisition of new talents and development of human resources.
Guide direct reports in issue resolution and communication with involved stakeholders.
Lead organizational changes and effectively communicate on priority shifts as required.
Review and approve expenses in compliance with the company policies.
Ensure alignment of local goals with organizational objectives.
Drive innovative solutions and process improvements for the assigned therapeutic area(s).

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy).
A minimum of 8 years of clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical industry, Contract Research Organization (CRO) and/or investigational site is required.
A minimum of 2 years of line management experience is required.
Experience managing a medium (5-9) to large (10+) size team of direct reports is preferred.
Experience in the Oncology (Solid Tumor and/or Hematology) Therapeutic Area is required.
Experience managing and executing clinical trials is preferred.
Knowledge of the drug development process, clinical research operations and regulatory requirements, including ICH-GCP, Health Care Compliance (HCC) and applicable regulations, is required.
Financial management skills (e.g., budgeting, forecasting, risk analysis, etc.) required.
Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, with the proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness.
Must have strong decision-making, issue resolution and negotiating skills.
Must have flexibility to work in a fast-changing environment and operate under limited supervision.
The ability to evaluate data generated from various reports and sources is required.
The ability to effectively communicate with various internal and external stakeholders (e.g., investigational sites, ethics committees, health authorities, etc.) is required.
The ability to collaborate with all levels of management and handle multiple priorities within a matrix environment is required.
This position will require up to 10% travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year