Director of Preclinical Operations

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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:
Multi-Family Pre-Clinical Development – Medtech

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Director of Preclinical Operations to be located in Cincinnati, OH

Purpose: The Director, Preclinical Operations will serve as a leader of operations, which supports the execution of preclinical studies required to competitively position Johnson & Johnson MedTech products for regulatory approval and clinical adoption.  The position works closely with the preclinical department leaders to understand project requirements and timelines, and to efficiently acquire and manage resources for preclinical study execution within the department.

The Director of Preclinical Operations is also responsible for managing a team that will drive quality and continuous improvement metrics, as well as leading external vendor management for the Preclinical Research department.

You will be responsible for:

Under (e.g.

limited supervision) and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:


* Quality System Management
+ Responsible for the development of Quality Metrics to drive quality improvement initiatives.
+ Establish, track, and maintain a risk assessment process for phase audits
+ Oversee the management of the Preclinical Research Archiving


* Training Management
+ Directs staff in the development of Preclinical Training curriculum
+ Develops Project Planning templates and training for all staff


* Directs staff in the development and implementing Document Control management


* Resourcing Management
+ Directs process improvements – develop/implement continuous improvements to processes.
+ Responsible for the optimization of resourcing model(s) for scenario building to drive resource optimization and efficiency.
+ Ensure Development and implementation of end to end project/program plans and timelines. 


* Oversee the Management of vendors (e.g., CROs), their audit schedules, and approval of new vendors.


* Partner with preclinical leaders to identify and prioritize critical equipment for acquisition, and new model capabilities require...