Associate Director, Clinical Sciences, Oncology

Associate Director, Clinical Sciences, Oncology – Position Summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Sciences, Oncology. The role is hybrid (≥ three days onsite) and available at multiple locations. This senior manager will provide scientific and strategic leadership to execute clinical studies, develop clinical trial protocols, manage trial execution, and drive process improvements to enhance operational excellence.

• Lead the development and execution of clinical trial strategies, including study design, initiation, data monitoring, dissemination, and closeout.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external partners to ensure timely scientific and clinical execution of trials.
• Represent the program in review committees (e.g., protocol review committee) and provide clinical expertise.
• Maintain the quality and integrity of clinical data and support data interpretation for health authority submissions.
• Develop and coordinate clinical study reports, patient narratives, investigator brochures, and periodic safety updates.
• Perform medical data monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of ongoing clinical trial data in partnership with Study Responsible Physicians.
• Act as liaison between the company and clinical investigators, fostering collaborations with key opinion leaders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, cross‑functional trial teams, and external vendors (e.g., CRO, ARO).
• Mentor and train junior team members and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in clinical trial execution.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to align clinical strategies with overall product development goals.
• Attend governance meetings and cross‑functional initiatives to promote business strategies and process improvements.
• Prepare and present findings to internal and external meetings, including regulatory agency interactions.
• Contribute to scientific publications and support advancement of clinical development practices.
• Research and review medical literature and new technologies to support operational planning and scientific strategy implementation.
• Integrate scientific and technological innovations into clinical trial designs, including biomarkers and digital health initiatives.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a scientific or related discipline; advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD) preferred.
• At least 6years of relevant experience in clinical research and development within the pharmaceutical industry, biotech, CRO, or equivalent; prostate cancer and/or solid tumor experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of clinical development processes, including trial design, protocol development, data analysis, regulatory guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP), and study execution.
• Demonstrated experience managing critical aspects of clinical trials from conception to closure, including data management and quality assurance practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with clinical trial management software; experience with generative artificial intelligence considered advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present information to stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to matrix teams.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities, with a detail‑oriented mindset and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proven ability to lead scientific teams and provide mentorship.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (≈10%) as required.
• Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and fostering an inclusive workplace.

• Clinical Data Management
• Clinical Evaluations
• Data Governance
• Drug Discovery Development
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Inclusive Leadership
• Leadership
• Medicines and Device Development and Regulation
• Operational Excellence
• Regulatory Affairs Management
• Relationship Building
• Safety‑Oriented
• Scientific Research
• Strategic…