Johnson & Johnson - Montpelier, VT

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Montpelier, VT
Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Local Trial Manager (LTM) for Cross Therapeutic Areas, responsible for the local management of clinical trials or Medical Affairs data generation activities across the United States. The LTM serves as the primary point of contact for assigned studies at the country level, overseeing operational aspects from trial start-up to database lock and closeout activities, in accordance with GCO procedural documents. This role requires coordination and leadership of the local trial team to ensure the delivery of quality data and compliance with clinical trial protocols, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements. The LTM actively contributes to process improvement initiatives and is involved in the training and mentoring of Clinical Trial Assistants (CTAs) and Site Managers (SMs). In some cases, the LTM may also take on site management responsibilities and may perform the role of Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) or Global Trial Lead (GTL) for single-country trials. The position emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders, including Functional Managers, Clinical Research Managers, and Global Product Leads, to ensure effective site selection and trial execution. Key responsibilities include conducting feasibility assessments, leading local project planning activities, ensuring timely reporting of Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), maintaining trial management systems, and managing local study budgets. The LTM is also responsible for preparing informed consent documents, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements, and fostering strong relationships with external stakeholders such as investigators and site staff. This role is critical in ensuring that clinical trials are conducted efficiently and in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Functional Manager/Clinical Research Manager for country protocol feasibility and site feasibility assessment.
  • Implement local criteria for site selection and ensure consistent conduct of pre-trial assessment visits.
  • Recommend suitable sites for selection to participate in trials and contribute to the final site list.
  • Lead and coordinate local trial team activities in compliance with SOPs and applicable regulations.
  • Develop local trial specific procedures and tools, recruitment planning, and budget forecasting.
  • Ensure timely reporting of Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).
  • Maintain and update trial management systems and analyze trial progress using available tools.
  • Monitor country progress and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
  • Assist in negotiation of trial site contracts and budgets as needed.
  • Conduct local trial team meetings and provide training to Site Managers when required.
  • Review and approve Monitoring Visit Reports and site/vendor invoices as necessary.
  • Prepare country-specific informed consent in accordance with procedural documents.
  • Organize and ensure IEC/HA approvals and compliance with local regulatory requirements.
  • Act as subject matter expert for assigned protocols and develop strong therapeutic knowledge.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a BA or BS degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, or a related scientific field (or equivalent experience) is required.
  • Minimum 1 to 2 years of pharmaceutical and/or clinical trial experience is required.
  • Solid understanding of the drug development process including GCP and local regulatory requirements is required.
  • Willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays away from home is required.
  • Some leadership, communication, and computer skills are required.
  • Proficient in speaking and writing English with good written and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in Retinal and/or Neuroscience fields.
  • Site monitoring experience.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Business accident insurance and group legal insurance.
  • Participation in the company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
  • Vacation time up to 120 hours per calendar year.
  • Sick time up to 40 hours per calendar year; up to 56 hours for employees in Washington.
  • Holiday pay including up to 13 days of paid holidays per calendar year.
  • Work, Personal, and Family Time up to 40 hours per calendar year.
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