Manager, Trial Delivery Management

Johnson & Johnson•Titusville, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Trial Delivery Management (TDM) is responsible for study-level clinical trial execution, including creating and updating trial-specific documents, overseeing vendors and their delivery, supporting compound training, and coordinating country- and regional-level operational delivery. The role aligns feasibility strategy and target setting with local teams, conducts risk reviews, and addresses local challenges that could affect study delivery. The Manager provides input into trial-level operational strategies, resolves trial-related issues, mitigates risks, and supports program-level risk identification and mitigation planning. The role also contributes to process improvement across trials, compounds, and cross-delivery units; supports Health Authority inspections; mentors and onboards team members; and fosters employee engagement, inclusion, and Credo Behaviors. The position is based in Spring House, Titusville, Raritan, or Horsham, with a hybrid work arrangement. Remote work may be considered case by case with business approval.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
At least 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or a related industry.
Experience with and knowledge of the pharmaceutical development process.
Clinical research operational knowledge and experience across multiple study phases (Phase I–IV), with the ability to manage all aspects of clinical trial execution.
2–3 years of experience leading multiple aspects of a global clinical trial.
Excellent leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness.
Experience leading without authority in multifunctional, matrixed, and global environments.
Excellent decision-making, analytical, and financial management skills.
Ability to operate and execute with limited supervision.
Experience mentoring or coaching others.
Strong project planning and management, communication, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferred degree fields include Life Sciences, such as Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, or Pharmacy.
Skills listed include AI Judgement Integration, Analytical Reasoning, Budgeting, Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), Clinical Trials, Compliance Management, Contract Management, Execution Focus, Fact-Based Decision Making, Laboratory Operations, Mentorship, Process Improvements, Project Integration Management, Research and Development, Research Ethics, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Technical Credibility.

Responsibilities

Create and update critical trial-specific documents, including Monitoring Guidelines, Informed Consent Forms, and investigational medicinal product documentation.
Set up and manage day-to-day study vendor activities, including setup, statement-of-work creation, and budget oversight.
Coordinate and oversee country- and regional-level trial management activities, aligning feasibility strategy with local teams, conducting country-level risk reviews, and maintaining awareness of projects across countries.
Support development of program-level compound training in collaboration with Clinical, CTL&D, and Medical Writing.
Provide input into trial-level operational strategies.
Resolve trial-related issues and mitigate trial-related risks.
Participate in process improvement activities at trial, compound, and cross-delivery-unit levels as needed.
Support Health Authority inspections and identify program-level risks and mitigation plans for key issues.
Mentor and support onboarding of new team members, particularly those in Trial Management.
Foster employee engagement, inclusion, and Credo Behaviors.