Manager, Clinical Science (Neuropsychiatry)

Johnson & Johnson • Titusville, NJ

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About The Position

Johnson & Johnson, is recruiting for a Manager Clinical Science (Neuropsychiatry) to be based at one of our sites in Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Cambridge, MA; Spring House, PA; San Diego, CA. 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 Neuroscience team tackles the world’s toughest brain health challenges including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, myasthenia gravis, epilepsy, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism. This patient-focused team helps address some of the most complex diseases of our time. 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 The Manager, Clinical Science is responsible for supporting the execution of clinical studies within the Therapeutic Area. The position involves close collaboration with Study Responsible Physicians, Study Responsible Scientists, Clinical Leads, and other cross-functional team members to contribute to the development and execution of clinical studies. The Manager understands clinical trial documentation requirements, regulations, operational procedures, study file requirements, regulatory requirements, policies, and processes. Responsibilities include supporting the development of clinical trial protocols, study materials, and clinical study reports and performing medical data review. Further, the role may serve as a subject matter expert in establishing specific content, for example, in data collection, and in its cleaning, review and analysis. The manager may also coach and train colleagues in these responsibilities.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a scientific or related discipline is required.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in clinical research and development within the pharmaceutical industry, biotech, CRO, or equivalent.
• Understanding of clinical development processes, including trial design, protocol development, data analysis, regulatory guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP), and study execution.
• Proven ability to interpret scientific literature and apply findings strategically within clinical projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with generative artificial intelligence and clinical trial management software are advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to effectively present information to the stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to working within cross-functional and global matrix teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to proactively identify study level issues/discussions that require escalation.
• Ability to handle study projects to overcome delays and obstacles to meet deadlines.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 10%, as required by project needs.
• A commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and fostering a culture of inclusivity in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree (e.g., MS, PharmD, PhD) is preferred.
• Research and development experience in neuropsychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of clinical strategies for clinical trial protocols of the clinical development plan, ensuring compliance with scientific, organizational and regulatory standards.
• Support end-to-end delivery of clinical trial protocols, including study design, initiation, medical data monitoring, data dissemination and closeout activities.
• Co-manage and coordinate trial activities with internal, cross-functional and external (e.g., vendors, clinical sites) partners to ensure timely execution of clinical trials and to ensure the quality and integrity of data is critical to the evaluation of study endpoints.
• Support providing training on study protocol, disease evaluation criteria, and other essential components to enhance the understanding of clinical development processes.
• Support the review, interpretation, and reporting of clinical trial data, assisting with ensuring accuracy and integrity for health authority submissions.
• Contribute to the preparation of documents for reporting clinical trial data (e.g. clinical study reports, patient narratives, investigator brochures, and periodic safety updates).
• Contribute to the medical data monitoring activities in partnership with Study Responsible Scientist and Study Responsible Physician, including the evaluation, documentation, and reporting of ongoing clinical trial data per defined medical data review plan.
• Contribute to process improvements and implementation of best practices in clinical trial execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support clinical strategies with overall product development goals.
• Contributes to the preparation and presentation of the results of clinical research in internal department/ management meetings. May also support the preparation of materials for external expert advisors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, cross-functional trial teams, and external partners/vendors (e.g. CRO).

Benefits

• 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 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 period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
• The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $117,000.00 - $201,250.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees