Associate Director, Clinical Project Scientist - Oncology Job

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Associate Director, Clinical Project Scientist
- Oncology-00000XRBDescriptionJanssen Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. is currently recruiting for an Associate Director, Clinical Project Scientist
- Oncology, to be located in Los Angeles, CA; other possible locations La Jolla, CA or Springhouse PA or Raritan NJ or globally in Beerse, Belgium, Leiden, Netherlands or High Wycombe, United Kingdom.
Janssen Research & Development, Inc. develops treatments that improve the health and lifestyles of people worldwide. Research and development areas encompass novel targets in neurologic disorders, oncology, infectious disease, diabetes, hematology, metabolic disorders, and immunologic disorders.
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The Associate Director, Clinical Project Scientist, Oncology is a member of a matrix team dedicated to the implementation of clinical research studies that are part of a global compound development program. The Associate Director supports the Compound Team Leader/Clinical Project Lead of a global Phase 3 study and provides active scientific contributions to a cross-functional clinical team developing a compound currently being studied for new oncology applications. Other functional groups represented on the team include project management, regulatory affairs, global clinical operations, data management, medical writing, biostatistics, medical affairs, and clinical pharmacology.
The role requires a high-performing and energetic individual who demonstrates outstanding scientific knowledge applicable to oncology clinical research and the highest personal and ethical standards. The successful candidate must be equally comfortable among the team to which he/she is assigned and in the global environment in which the company operates.
The Associate Director, Clinical Project Scientist, in the Oncology Therapeutic Area assists in the preparation of protocol writing for and l execution of clinical studies. He/She participates in the start-up of global clinical studies, ensuring scientific consistency in site activation and subject enrollment, monitoring, compliance with department safety practices, policies, procedures as well as the day to day management of a clinical trial. He/She will assess external clinical research proposals involving company products and manuscripts that are being prepared for publication. The Associate Director will also serve as a liaison between the company and clinical research staff in many countries. The Associate Director will participate in the training of site and Company staff on the study protocol, ensure the clinical staff have the necessary guidance and tools for performance of various projects.
QualificationsA minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required, however, an advanced degree in a scientific discipline (i.e. Ph.
D. or Pharm.
D. or equivalent). A minimum of 6 or more years of experience in a related clinical research position is required, spending at least part of the time within the pharmaceutical industry, is strongly preferred. Significant experience with clinical development programs, from design to execution, including development of protocols through to close out and submission is highly desired. Experience in the Oncology Therapeutic area is preferred. Significant knowledge of basic and clinical cancer research is preferred and its application to cancer drug development is preferred. The following skills are required: Good oral and written communication skills, Good presentation skills (including report development), successful work experience in a matrix team environment with cross functional teams is required. A strong commitment to oncology clinical research is preferred. Ability to work well within a team setting is preferred. Travel may be required and may be up to 15 % annually (international, as well as domestic).BE VITAL in your career. Be seen for the talent you bring to your work. Explore opportunities within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.
J2W: LI NAJ2W:BIOJ2W:NSJPrimary Location:North America-United States-California-Los AngelesOther Locations:North America-United States-Pennsylvania-Spring House, North America-United States-California-La Jolla, North America-United States-New Jersey-Titusville, North America-United States-New Jersey-RaritanOrganization: Janssen Research & Development, LLC. (6084)Job Function: Clinical Research non-MDCertain sites within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies participate in E-Verify as appropriate in accordance with Company guidelines and federal or state law. To learn more about the government sponsored program and to see a list of the sites that are currently enrolled, please click here.
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