Director, Patient

Director, Patient & Site Engagement and Feasibility – Medical Affairs W

Description

Director, Patient & Site Engagement and Feasibility – 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 the Patient & Site Engagement & Feasibility Head (PSE&F Head), you will play a strategic and transformative role in our Global Development (GD) Delivery Unit. Combining patient and site engagement with study feasibility, you will develop and implement strategies to ensure robust, inclusive, and effective clinical trial design and execution. Your leadership will inspire innovation in patient and site journey mapping, engagement strategy creation, and trial feasibility analysis, aligning these efforts with our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and operational excellence.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develop Integrated Patient and Site Engagement Strategies

• Manage assets through the study lifecycle, ensuring cross-functional alignment to support the portfolio.
• Foster patient and site engagement, enhancing trial awareness and participation.

1. Lead Feasibility Strategy Development

• Deliver program-level feasibility strategies by integrating stakeholder inputs for robust study design and operational plans.
• Analyze feasibility data to drive strategic decision-making and optimize trial execution.

1. Team Leadership and Development

• Direct a team of PSE Managers and Feasibility Managers, fostering strategic creation for engagement and feasibility planning.
• Mentor and support team members, promoting a culture of innovation, engagement, and Credo behaviors.

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for situational analysis, market insights, and patient needs to support strategy development across multiple phases of clinical trials.
• Ensure alignment with broader organizational goals and initiatives.

1. Partnership Development

• Identify and nurture partnerships with patient advocacy organizations, the prescribing community, and external entities to enhance clinical trial participation.
• Advocate for diversity in clinical research, making the organization a sponsor of choice among underrepresented communities and investigators.

1. Promote Innovation in Clinical Research

• Lead global advisory patient councils and map out data sources to address DEICT recruitment challenges.
• Support the development of data-based CRM tools tracking site engagement metrics.
• Attend industry congresses to stay informed on PSE landscape within the indication/TA.

Other Duties:

• Mentor and onboard new team members, encouraging a supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Champion employee engagement, inclusion, and adherence to Johnson & Johnson Credo Behaviors.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education: BS degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in clinical trial roles within the pharmaceutical industry, with expertise across study/site feasibility, study/project management, and clinical and regulatory operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical research operations across multiple study phases (Phase I-IV) and GCP guidelines.
• Proficiency in data analytics/evaluation, with the ability to interpret and leverage data for clinical trial planning.
• Advanced skills in innovation, collaboration, and leadership within a global matrixed team.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including persuasion, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Strong presentation and communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Advanced degree in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy), Math/Analytics, Computer Sciences, or Engineering.
• Experience: Experience in patient/site engagement and feasibility processes within the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone can thrive. Join us in our mission to lead innovative clinical research that brings life-saving treatments to patients around the world.

Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Switzerland-Basel-Country-Arlesheim

Other Locations Europe/Middle East/Africa-United Kingdom-England-High Wycombe, NA-US-Pennsylvania-Spring House, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Netherlands-South Holland-Leiden, NA-US-Florida-Titusville, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Belgium-Antwerp-Beerse, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Ireland

Organization Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Swiss Confederation

Job Function R&D Project Management

Req ID: W