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Summary:

This Senior Clinical Research Specialist will be responsible for supporting one or several clinical trials within the Clinical R& D Department while encouraging strong, positive relationships with co-workers across the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

Under general direction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Serve as a Senior Clinical Research Specialist within the Clinical R& D Department to support execution of company sponsored clinical trials, ensuring compliance with timelines and study milestones, for JJMT Electrophysiology
• Oversight/execution of feasibility, selection, set up, conduct and closure of a clinical trial within the allocated countries, in accordance with the ICH-GCP, applicable legislation and Company Standard Operating Procedures
• May serve as the primary contact for clinical trial sites (e.g. site management)
• Contribute towards development of clinical trial documents (e.g. study protocol, informed consents, CRF, monitoring plan, study manual, investigator brochure, annual reports), ensure registration on www.clinicaltrials.gov from study initiation through posting of results and support publications as needed
• Management/oversight of ordering, tracking, and accountability of investigational products and trial materials
• Collaborate with site personnel, IRBs/ECs, contractors/vendors, and company personnel
• Supervise the development and execution of Investigator agreements and trial payments
• Responsible for clinical data review to prepare data for statistical analyses and publications
• If applicable, may perform monitoring activities including site qualification visits, site initiation visits, interim monitoring visits or close out visits based on study need
• May contribute to the development and delivery of appropriate global evidence generation strategies (EGS) and evidence dissemination strategies (EDS) within the assigned projects
• If applicable, as part of a clinical trial, may provide on-site procedural protocol compliance and data collection support to the center
• Contribute to the critical assessment of the literature and to the interpretations and disseminations of all evidence generated
• Contribute to delivery of assigned clinical projects, through effective partnership with the study core team leading to delivery of clinical project commitments (deliver on time, within budget and in compliance with regulations and SOPs)
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level. Function as a reliable, trusted resource of accurate, up-to-date project knowledge as requested by key stakeholders
• Support project/study budget activities as assigned
• Develop a strong understanding of the pipeline, product portfolio and business needs
• Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures
• Perform other duties assigned as needed
• Generally manages work with supervision, dependent on project complexity. Independent decision-making for simple and more advanced situations but required mentorship for complex situations

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science required.

Experience

• BS with at least 4 years, MS with at least 3 years, PhD with at least 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Previous medical device Clinical Research experience in the area of interventional cardiology or electrophysiology is strongly preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications preferred (i.e., CCRA, CCRC, CCRP, RAC, CDE, GCP, ISO 14155, MDR, MEDDEV).
• Clinical/medical background a plus.
• Up to 20% travel required.

Functional and Technical Proficiencies:

• Good understanding of clinical research science and processes, clinical trends, and global clinical trial regulations
• Proven track record in supporting delivery of clinical projects within clinical/ surgical research setting, on time, within budget and in compliance to SOPs and regulations
• Good presentation and technical writing skills
• Good written and oral communication skills

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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