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Are you interested in becoming part of a dynamic team that operates in an international environment and drives clinical trial activities? Would you like to embrace your skills as a people manager in an innovative healthcare company? If so, this job opportunity could be great fit for you! At Johnson & Johnson, we are passionate innovators who place people first. With our vibrant culture and dedicated workforce, we are stronger than ever.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a driven Director Clinical Operations to lead our growing oncology team in Global Clinical Operations Poland (Warsaw). In this vital role, you will be accountable for delivery the oncology portfolio while leading a team of Managers Clinical Operations, Site Managers and Local Trial Managers while focusing on enhancing staff performance, professional development, training, onboarding, and resource management to ensure the seamless execution of clinical trials from feasibility through study close-out (2nd line leader).

Key Responsibilities:

People Management:

• Provide comprehensive 2nd line management to the people managers and individual contributors, as needed.

• Build, hire, and train a high-performing team.

• Oversee resource allocation to optimize business deliverables.

• Deliver coaching and mentorship to foster personal and professional growth.

• Inspire your team to perform at their best.

Trial Delivery & Oversight:

• Take full accountability for business deliverables within your assigned therapeutic area.

• Ensure robust people management, site selection, overseeing the implementation, execution, and monitoring of trials.

• Empower your team to achieve quality and performance objectives while ensuring inspection readiness at all times.

• Support your team with issue resolution, stakeholder management, audits, and inspections.

• Develop the country’s capabilities for effective study placement.

Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead the implementation of innovative practices and facilitate change within the local organization.

• Promote an environment that encourages shared learning, creative thinking, and continuous improvement.

• Contribute to the development of new processes or improvement initiatives.

• Proactively manage both local and global stakeholders to streamline business deliverables and maximize country potential.

• Cultivate partnerships with key sites within the assigned therapeutic area.

Education and Experience Requirements:

▪ Bachelor' s degree or equivalent required, preferably in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy).

▪ Minimum of 12 years of clinical research experience acquired in pharmaceutical industry, CRO or investigational site.

▪ Excellent communication and leadership skills. Proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness. Ability to manage complexity under pressure.

▪ Effective issue resolution and ability to generate and implement contingency plans for both productivity and quality issues when required.

▪ Excellent knowledge of drug development, clinical research operations and regulatory requirements including ICH-GCP, HCC and applicable regulations.

▪ Ability to evaluate data generated from various reports and sources. ▪ Demonstrated skills in effective communication with various internal and external stakeholders (e.g. investigational sites, ethics committees, health authorities, etc.).

▪ Influential in improving the clinical research environment at a country level.

▪ At least 6 years of line management experience required.

▪ Proficient in decision-making and financial management.

▪ Flexible mindset and ability to work in a fast-changing environment. Operates under limited supervision.

▪ Proficient in English language.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe that health is everything. Our commitment to healthcare innovation empowers us to create a world where complex diseases are effectively prevented, treated, and cured; where treatments are smarter, less invasive, and personalized. We leverage our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech to drive innovation across the entire spectrum of healthcare solutions, aiming to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for all humanity. Discover more about our mission at Johnson & Johnson.

Johnson & Johnson is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and promote equal opportunity for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status. We also strictly prohibit discrimination based on disability.

We prioritize the holistic health of our employees throughout their wellness, career, and life journeys. For more information on how we support our team, please visit careers.jnj.com.

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