Senior Data Acquisition Expert

Job Function:
Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:
Clinical Data Management

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for our Senior Data Acquisition Expert to be located in Spring House, PA;
Horsham, PA;
Raritan, NJ; or Titusville, NJ.

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.

Purpose:

The Senior Data Acquisition Expert is an experienced individual contributor with an in‑depth understanding of data acquisition capabilities, practices, methods, processes, and technologies. In this role the Senior Data Acquisition Expert contributes to delivery of the J&J R&D portfolio through accountability and/or execution of the set‑up and management of Electronic Data Capture (EDC), eSource and/or External Data Stream systems at the trial and/or program level.

This position will be able to independently perform work activities, take a lead role, and may coach/mentor others.

This position reports to Data Acquisition Functional Leadership and represents Data Management in cross functional discussions, with the ability to influence key stakeholders and contribute to strategic discussions and decisions.

This position may also participate in continuous improvement initiatives and industry work groups. This position develops strong and productive working relationships with key stakeholders within IDAR and Global Development, in addition to broader partners, external suppliers and/or industry groups.

• Planning, execution, and completion of all data acquisition activities and deliverables within assigned scope ensuring quality, compliance standards, consistency, and efficiency.
• Ensure timely and effective maintenance of functional planning systems.
• Independently and effectively manage issue escalations, adopting appropriate escalation pathways.
• Anticipation, early detection, prevention and management of risks and issues impacting deliverables and activities.
• Lead or contribute to the development and maintenance of departmental policies, procedures, training, and standards.
• Contribute to the development of functional vendor contracts and oversee of delivery in line with agreed milestones and scope of work, R&D business planning and budget estimates.
• Contribute to the enhancement of functional, technical and/or scientific capabilities within data management.
• Influence the external industry and/or regulatory environment through active engagement in industry forums and working groups.
• Support data acquisition related aspects of regulatory agency inspections and internal audits. Ensure real time inspection readiness for all data acquisition deliverables.

This position may be specialized into the following roles based on business needs:

Data Acquisition Expert eSource role‑specific responsibilities:

• Accountable for the setup & maintenance of eSource within assigned trial(s)/program according to best practices and defined guidelines.

To include but not limited to data domain, vendor and geographical expansion.

ePRO, eSource, EHR, Real World data and traditional and novel clinical data streams.

• Activities/deliverables include but not limited to development of trial specific data transfer agreements & specifications, verification of data transfers, and setup of automated data ingestion into the clinical data repository.

• Bachelor’s degree (e.g., BS, BA) is required, preferably in Clinical Data Management, Health, or Computer Sciences. Advanced degrees preferred (e.g., Master, PhD).
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in Pharmaceutical, CRO or Biotech industry or related field…