Director, Trials and Research Excellence, Global Medical Affairs

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Medical Affairs Group Job Sub Function: Medical Affairs – MD Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Allschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland, Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Trials and Research Excellence, Global Medical Affairs located in Raritan, NJ; Beerse, Belgium; or Basel, Switzerland. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): Raritan NJ – Requisition Number - R-058933 Beerse & Basel – Requisition Number- R-060590 An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered. About Innovative Medicine 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. 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 The Director, Trials and Research Excellence, Global Medical Affairs is responsible for driving delivery of Worldwide Integrated Evidence Generation Plans (WWIEGP) and studies, through pioneering worldwide research standards, processes and capabilities. This role will work in partnership with Post-Approval Delivery Unit (PADU), Global Development, MAF Therapy Area teams and R&D to optimize J&J Medical Affairs Research activities. Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities Implement and maintain, in collaboration with cross functional and regional partners, WW Research Standards, processes, and templates for strategy and planning of Interventional & Non-Interventional Prospective Medical Affairs Research Studies. Support implementation of WW Standards through partnership with disease area aligned Medical Affairs Research Teams (MARTs) and input to the supporting operating model Support WWIEGP annual process as well as ongoing portfolio study management Proactively identify and manage issues that impact budget, timelines or quality delivery of evidence generation projects. Deliver corrective plans/approval for adjustment. Execute metrics to track and communicate medical and business impact of WW IEGP Enabling Capabilities Identify key areas for artificial intelligence in enhancing and enabling worldwide evidence generation activities Ensure AI and other solution developments and successful implementation through roll out of relevant training to J&J Medical Affairs Worldwide Governance Support optimization of WW IEGP prioritization criteria and assessment process Support co-creation and implementation end-to-end MAF Research Governance and processes. Partner with relevant legal/HCC functions to review and revise or create new Evidence Generation SOPs Partner with PADU to create metrics to monitor IEGP study milestones and ensure studies conducted to optimal speed and cost efficiency Requirements Minimal of a master’s degree or higher Degree, PhD or MD 5+ years of relevant experience in a medical/clinical or scientific environment/ pharmaceutical experience Previous experience of designing and achieving approval of clinical trials, developing and executing evidence generation plans Previous Medical Affairs experience preferred Demonstrated AI capabilities and previous experience of deploying technology solutions Demonstrated leadership ability to successfully work across functional and geographic boundaries, preferably across multiple countries/market types/access models is required. Strong collaboration/matrix management, influencing, strong communication skills (both written and oral) Process excellence, project management and strong organizational skills required Demonstrated learning agility and the ability to effectively influence portfolio strategies based on insights and foresights to future scientific direction is required Understanding of Pharma R&D process in high innovation environment is required Proven strategic thinking and strategic commercial skills across product and lifecycle is required Global mindset with proven ability to partner cross culturally and regionally is required Ability to drive projects forward to completion through planning and organizational skills Approximately 10% Travel Domestic and International 3 years people management experience is required 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 or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Consulting, Developing Others, Healthcare Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Product Strategies, Representing, Research Proposals, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking The anticipated base pay range for this position is : Additional Description for Pay Transparency: