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Job Function:

R& D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Clinical Trial Project Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Remote (US), Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

We are recruiting for the best talent for our Global Clinical Operations (GCO) Site Contract Manager, Global Site Contracting (CCS) position to be located remotely within the United States.

About Immunology

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https: //www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

This is a remote role available in all states within the United States. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from any location to apply.

Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

Purpose:

The Site Contract Manager will be responsible for preparing, negotiating, and finalizing agreements and budgets related to clinical trials and/or overseeing a Clinical Research Organization responsible for contract negotiations. Provide support to the clinical team in the pricing, planning, execution and control of site/investigator budgets and contracts.

You will be responsible to:

• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize clinical trial agreements and ancillary agreements for company sponsored and/or investigator-initiated studies through direct negotiation with clinical trial sites or via oversite of a Clinical Research Organization responsible for contract negotiations.
• Provide support for negotiations in confidentiality agreements, informed consent forms and other ancillary contract documents as required.
• Participate in discussions related to the development of site/investigator budgets aligned with fair market value.
• Manage the contract amendment lifecycle.
• Assume responsibility for all aspects of legal document and metrics tracking.
• Provide support to review, authorize and/or understand aspects of site payments. Assist clinical operations or clinical team in ensuring that investigator grants comply with overall study costs and compliance guidelines.
• Comply with requests from QA and auditors.
• Work proactively to provide recommendations to improve processes and establish refinements that reduce cycle time, create savings and improve efficiency in the initiation of clinical trial sites.
• Work with the global CCS team as necessary to review and analyze contractual terms to reach resolution. Assess risks of budget and legal provisions in conjunction with members of the CCS team and support functions. Escalate issues as appropriate.
• Exemplary customer focus with vision to drive solutions. This is not an exhaustive, comprehensive listing of job functions. Other duties may be performed as assigned.
• Adhere to SOPs, ethics and departmental compliance as determined by GD management as well as operating companies, corporate, HCC and QA guidelines. Ensure familiarity with departmental and corporate processes including but not limited to the relevant processes associated with CCS, GD and operating companies. Comply with requests from QA and auditors.
• Comply with requests from QA and auditors.
• Able to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate scientific or business disciplines is required.
• 3 years of experience and/or equivalent competencies in pharmaceutical industry/clinical research
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance and other relevant guidance (HIPAA, FCPA, Safe Harbor, etc.) a plus
• Must have a working knowledge of the clinical development process with two (2) years of negotiation and contract experience
• Familiarity with clinical research processes
• Ability to work effectively in cross function teams
• Strong and proven negotiation and problem resolution skills
• Working knowledge of PCs (MS Office suite at a minimum) and database management
• Must demonstrate innovative spirit, have strong interpersonal skills, and ability to manage a high volume of work
• Previous experience working in virtual teams preferred.

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 & 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 contact us via https: //www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

$74, 000-$119, 600

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The expected base pay range for this position is $74, 000-$119, 600. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. 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)). 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 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 Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https: //www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits This job posting is anticipated to close on September 19, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https: //www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.