Johnson and Johnson is currently seeking a Director, Trials and Research Excellence (TREX) located in Raritan, NJ. 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 https://www.jnj.com/. For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong. The Director, Trials and Research Excellence is responsible for driving delivery of Worldwide Integrated Evidence Generation Plans (WWIEGP) and studies, through tracking the WWIEGP budget and monitoring analytics and metrics. This role will work in partnership with Medical Affairs Delivery Unit (MADU) and GMAF Finance to optimize J&J Medical Affairs Research activities. TASKS/ DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Lead implementation of worldwide processes, standards, and templates in collaboration with Senior Directors, Trials and Research Excellence, Global Medical Affairs, TA Leads, MADU, and Real World Evidence, across global/regions/countries. + Implement and maintain, in collaboration with cross functional and regional partners, WW Research Standards, processes, and templates for strategy and planning of Interventional & Non-Interventional Prospective Medical Affairs Research Studies. + Support implementation of WW Standards through partnership with disease area aligned Medical Affairs Research Teams (MARTs) and input to the supporting operating model + Track and manage all aspects of the WWIEGP budget in conjunction with Finance. Proactively identify and manage issues that impact budget, timelines or quality delivery of evidence generation projects. Deliver corrective plans/approval for budget adjustment. + Execute metrics to track and communicate medical and business impact of WW IEGP. Enabling Capabilities + In partnership with GMAF IT and GMAF Strategic Operations, be WW IEGP liaison for WESS system to track end-to-end WW MAF Research + Ensure solution development and successful implementation through roll out of relevant training to J&J Medical Affairs Worldwide Governance + Optimize WW IEGP prioritization criteria and assessment process + Co-create and implement end-to-end MAF Research Governance and processes. Partner with relevant legal/HCC functions to review and revise or create new Evidence Generation SOPs + Partner with MADU to create metrics to monitor IEGP study milestones and ensure studies conducted to optimal speed and cost efficiency **Qualifications** Requirements + Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree + 5+ years of relevant experience in a medical/clinical or scientific environment/ pharmaceutical experience + Previous experience designing clinical trials, developing and executing evidence generation plans + Previous Medical Affairs experience preferred + Demonstrated leadership ability to successfully work across functional and geographic boundaries, preferably across multiple countries/market types/access models is required. + Strong collaboration/matrix management, influencing, strong communication skills (both written and oral) + Process excellence, project management and strong organizational skills required + Demonstrated learning agility and the ability to effectively influence portfolio strategies based on insights and foresights to future scientific direction is required + Understanding of Pharma R&D process in high innovation environment is required + Proven strategic thinking and strategic commercial skills across product and lifecycle is required + Global mindset with proven ability to partner cross culturally and regionally is required + Ability to drive projects forward to completion through planning and organizational skills + Ability to travel 20% Domestic and International The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com. Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits