Assoc. Dir. IMM Site Relationship Lead

Associate Director, Site Relationship Lead (Immunology), Janssen R&D Location: High Wycombe Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Site Relationship Lead to be located in our High Wycombe office. As SRL (Immunology), you will be responsible for uncovering new opportunities and responding with mutually beneficial transformations, together with strategic partners, to increase value centered on clinical research. You will contribute to the development of a clear and measurable site engagement strategy across your country(ies) of responsibility, to address the needs of a rapidly evolving Immunology portfolio, focusing not only on today´s challenges but also on future portfolio needs across all phases of development. Creating a strong level of commitment between Janssen and the Strategic Sites and Networks is a key deliverable. Identifying and managing connections and communications between key stakeholders from internal Janssen and external partners are a basic delivery. Principal Responsibilities: Strategy Development Leads the development of Immunology site engagement strategy in alignment with key internal/external stakeholders, including the global therapeutic area teams, and integrating country/regional and global needs to deliver our portfolio across both in-house and outsourced studies. Match evolving portfolio needs to site capabilities. Leverages data to assess opportunities and priorities, including internal priorities, relevant marketplace trends and the competitive landscape. Partners with country teams to understand and analyze local market dynamics for clinical research and links when appropriate to the Janssen commercial priorities. Routinely supports the appropriate segmentation of investigational sites resulting in a target list of Strategic Accounts. Contributes to defining potential Strategic Account collaboration models in partnership with other Site Relationship Leads and Janssen business leaders, including other site facing roles. External Engagement Connects at a Janssen R&D portfolio and program level with Strategic Accounts. Initiates, develops, and manages relationships with new site/networks to optimize efficient and quality delivery of clinical trials. Working with outsourcing partners to ensure effective site engagement, enabling effective delivery of Immunology trial priorities Transpose country and site level engagement and development strategies with key sites and key opinion leaders mapping at the portfolio level. Develops annual Strategic Account specific plans that include people involved, agreed upon key objectives, strategies and tactics, and records specific activities and results against identified objectives. Integrates and prioritizes Janssen R&D strategies and projects including relevant objectives and landmarks to optimize Strategic Account engagement and clinical trial delivery outcomes. Leverages face to face interactions such as external meetings and congresses, to drive maximum impact. Internal Engagement Develop strategies and priorities with relevant internal groups including, but not limited, to Global Clinical Operations, Therapeutic Areas, Portfolio Delivery Operations, Clinical Insights and Experience, and Medical Affairs Effectively communicates site strategies across all internal partners. Coordinate the execution of Janssen site engagement strategy in partnership with other site facing functions such as the Therapeutic areas (TA), Country Operations (CO), Medical Affairs (MAF) and CRO partners. Measure the impact of site strategies to continuously evolve and maximize value. Provides Strategic Account insights and feedback to extended internal teams to share perceptions and perspectives on Janssen R&D clinical trial delivery. Contributes to the adaptation of Janssen clinical operations processes to improve sites/networks experience and optimized clinical trial delivery. Shares relevant lessons learned and best practices. Principal Relationships: The Site Relationship Lead (Immunology) reports up through a Regional or Country Strategic Account Lead (SAL) Director. Additional internal relationships include, but are not limited to, Therapeutic Areas, Portfolio Delivery Operations, Global Trial Coordination, Data Sciences, Feasibility center of excellence, Medical Affairs, and Contracting and Compliance Services. Primary external interfaces include, but are not limited to, Clinical Operations Leadership and Personnel at strategic sites and networks. Additional external interfaces may include other key personnel at Strategic Accounts, Industry Trade Group representatives, Site Network Representatives, and Key Opinion Leaders (within their roles as operations leaders at their respective organizations).
GIFTS Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree is required; a Master’s Degree or higher is preferred, ideally with an Immunology specialty or relevant experience Min 8 years of either relevant clinical research, medical affairs or TA-specific experience (preferably significant Immunology TA experience). The candidate should have experience working in a matrix team. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams or initiatives. Experience working with external entities or 3rd parties including knowledge of contracts, relationship management, and oversight of deliverables. Knowledge of and relationships with strategic site/networks is preferred Ability to understand and communicate market trends in healthcare related to the impact on the clinical trial delivery landscape across therapeutic areas. Knowledgeable about clinical development and clinical operations Knowledgeable about company priorities and values Knowledgeable in both business and science arenas Skills to identify, develop, maintain, and build advocacy with strategic sites/Networks Positively develops and maintains trustful, long-term internal and external relationships Strong influencing and negotiation skills at senior level in the organization Ability to drive innovation and solve problems in an ambiguous environment Well-organized, able to prioritize and orchestrate matrixed teams to drive approaches to success Develops reports and analyses setting forth progress, roadblocks, and appropriate recommendations for project success/conclusions Self-directed; able to work with limited supervision, contributing to team objectives Proactive learner, seeks new information and appropriately assimilates into daily job responsibilities Other: Excellent written and oral communication skills; fluency in English language required Circa 25% to 50% travel depending on geographic location Full time responsibility Who is Janssen? We're more than 30,000 people working hard to prevent, treat, cure and stop some of the most devastating and complex diseases of our time. From heart disease to HIV, Alzheimer's disease to cancer, we are committed to issues that touch everyone's lives. Our mission is to transform individual lives and fundamentally change the way diseases are handled, interpreted, and prevented. We believe challenging something is the best way to change it. Every day, in more than 150 countries, we bring innovative science and the most creative minds in the industry together to think differently about diseases. We seek not only to innovate but also to empower people with the tools they need to make informed decisions and achieve the best possible results for their health Who We Are! Johnson & Johnson companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) is a cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feel that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong” Primary Location United Kingdom-England-High Wycombe- Organization Janssen Cilag Ltd. (7360) Job Function R&D Requisition ID 2206044377W