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Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Clinical Trial Project Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for the Global Trial Associate- Global Clinical Operations Leadership Development Program (GCO-LDP) Position to be in Toronto, ON

Purpose: The GCO Leadership Development Program consists of 12 months of dynamic rotations within the Greater Toronto Area with in-depth training across the Clinical Trial Assistant, Site Manager, and Local Trial Manager roles, supported by strong line management, formal mentorship, sponsorship, networking, focused leadership development and dynamic real world work experience.

Global Trial Associates (GTAs) will rapidly gain knowledge, develop technical and leadership skills and important insights into how the business operates.

The objective is for the GTA to develop an understanding of pharmaceutical development, GCO standard operation procedures, policies and regulatory requirements, logistical and administrative tasks related to trial management (start-up, execution and closing phases) and patient safety in clinical trials.

The GTA will gain knowledge of and support activities of the Site Manager (SM) and Local Trial Manager (LTM) positions under the direct supervision of LTM and SM mentors, Program Manager, and/or Functional Manager (FM).

The GCO Canada Site Management organization is regionally aligned (Ontario, Quebec, Eastern, and Western Canada.  This reduces the travel burden for Site Managers as they are assigned to study institutions based in their region.

Local Trial Managers work remotely and are not regionally aligned as they don’t have travel associated with their position.  LTMs are project managers responsible for study deliverables in the Canada.  Upon successful completion of the program, GTAs will be placed in either a Local Trial Manager or Ontario Site Manager role depending on business need and skillset.

You will be responsible for:

• Provide administrative and logistical support to Clinical Trial Assistant (CTAs), Site Manager and/or Local Trial Manager in tracking progress of the trial, management of study data, budget, organizing meetings, mailing and correspondence, materials, drug distribution and other relevant tasks as appropriate in adherence to relevant SOPs, policies, and local regulatory requirements.

• Support and collaborate with the local study team (Local Trial Managers, functional managers, country head), and other global study team members (e.g. Trial Delivery Manager), as required in performing site feasibility and/or country feasibility

• Support Site Manager role, within a reasonable timeframe, to be able to take on tasks in executing site initiation and start-up, preparation and conduct of site monitoring (including remote monitoring), site management (by study specific systems and other reports/dashboards) and site/ study close-out according to Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions (WIs) and policies.

• Support Local Trial Manager role, within a reasonable timeframe, to be able to take on tasks related to supporting local feasibility and investigator selection, study start-up activities, subject recruitment and retention planning at the country level, timely acquisition of quality data and trial documentation; handling Canadian study payments, spend and forecast management.

• Maintain information in relevant systems, including electronic filing (electronic Trial Master File: eTMF).

• Ensure current versions of the required trial documents, trial-related materials and supplies are provided to the investigational site within required timeframes, as applicable.

• Support Site Manager and/or Local Trial manager, and/or Clinical Trial Assistant in collecting/preparing documents required for study start-up/ submission to Ethics Committee/IRB and/or Health Authorities.

• Support Site Manager and/or Local Trial manager, and/or Clinical Trial Assistant in collecting, processing, and archiving study related documents as appropriate. Use appropriate systems to ensure file completeness at designated study milestones.

• Maintain and update contact information in relevant systems to ensure appropriate safety updates distribution.

• Comply with all training requirements, company policies & procedures and all applicable laws and regulations. Always act aligned with J&J Credo.

• Ensure inspection readiness at all times.

• May contribute to process improvement.

This is not an exhaustive, comprehensive listing of job functions. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Must be graduating between Spring 2025 and Fall 2026, with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (e.g., BA, BS, MS), in Health Sciences or a related scientific field (we will not be accepting PhD/PharmD applicants)

• Minimum grade point average of 80%
• Some professional work experience preferred (including internship, co-op or research experience)
• Must be permanently authorized to work in Canada and must not require sponsorship at the time of hire or in the future
• Must live within 100km of the Toronto office, this candidate will work remotely and be required to attend in-office meetings and events as needed

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills including strong presentation skills
• Collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Strong team member and also a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills. Ability to handle complexity. Flexible and able to work well in a changing environment
• Willingness to learn in a dynamic environment and of new technologies
• Ability to perform activities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel

Travel:

• Ability to travel up to 25% in Site Manager rotation (including day travel/overnight)

For general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/en/life-at-jj/employee-benefits/

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center  ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Anticipated Pay Range: $93,100 

Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for a discretionary performance bonus. 

The Company uses Artificial Intelligence in its assessment of applicants. 

This job posting is for an existing position. 

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Business English, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Operations, Execution Focus, Issue Escalation, Laboratory Operations, Process Improvements, Process Oriented, Project Support, Regulatory Environment, Research and Development, Research Ethics, Study Management, Time Management