Associate Director, Site Enablement – Oncology Delivery Unit

Johnson & Johnson

Associate Director managing operational execution of clinical trials in Oncology at Johnson & Johnson. Overseeing clinical project management and resource allocation for the Oncology Delivery Unit.

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial management and operational oversight within the Oncology therapeutic area, with strong capabilities in team leadership, financial management, and regulatory compliance.

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Clinical Research ExperienceOncology Therapeutic Area ExpertiseLine Management ExperienceFinancial Management SkillsRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ManagementBudgetingForecastingRisk AnalysisDrug Development ProcessICH-GCP KnowledgeHealth Care ComplianceData EvaluationIssue ResolutionNegotiating Skills

Soft Skills

Decision-MakingFlexibilityEffective CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryContract Research OrganizationInvestigational SiteSolid TumorHematology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Associate Director, Site Enablement - Oncology Delivery Unit (DU) will be accountable for the operational management and successful country execution of all phases of clinical trials within the assigned therapeutic area(s).
Oversee staff performance, development, training, project assignments, workload distribution and support issue resolution with direct reports.
Ensure alignment of local goals with organizational objectives.
Drive innovative solutions and process improvements for the assigned therapeutic area(s).
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.
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.

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 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.

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