Functional Manager, Global Clinical Operations – Oncology

Janssen Research & Development, LLC, is recruiting for a Functional Manager, Global Clinical Operations – Oncology. This position can be located remotely within the United States.

The Manager, Global Clinical Operations (GCO) will be responsible for the direct functional management of a group Site Managers (SMs) in the Oncology Therapeutic Areas (TA) within GCO U.S. at Janssen. This individual will be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training and development of direct reports. Oversee project assignment, workload distribution and problem resolution with direct reports and, as needed, team management and other functions. Identify, train and provide oversight of consultants.

At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at www.janssen.com and follow us @JanssenGlobal. Janssen Research & Development, LLC is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performance and development in accordance with Performance Management guidelines, including coaching, mentoring and routine feedback.
• Evaluate and project resource needs on an on-going basis.
• Ensure the implementation of clinical studies through efficient allocation of LTMs, SMs and Administrative Associates.
• Ensure close working relationship between other GCO US groups and internal/external business partners.
• Participate in/lead business-related task forces to improve processes.
• Have knowledge of GCO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and fulfill the responsibilities per those SOPs.
• Ensure adequate, timely and compliant monitoring and management of clinical studies conducted in their TA.
• Ensure that team meets project deliverables according to timelines, within budget, and with quality.
• Ensure studies are in a constant state of inspection readiness.
• Communicate with staff on program changes, policy changes, and priority shifts on a regular basis.
• Be aware of issues affecting staff's workload and efficiency.
• Inform supervisor and fellow managers of potential problem situations and work closely on problem resolution.
• Ensure staff fulfills roles and responsibilities appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Review and approve expenses and ensure expense reports are being submitted on a timely basis and are in compliance with the company's policies.
• Participate in Management Staff meetings. Conduct staff meetings.