Associate Director, Project Management (Clinical Research) - Electrophysiology

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Job Function:
R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:
Clinical Trial Project Management

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

About Cardiovascular

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke.

You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Director, Project Management (Clinical Research) to support our Electrophysiology business.  This role will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in our Irvine, CA office.  Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates. 

Purpose: This newly created role will be responsible for shaping the clinical research project management team, defining its mission, operational framework, and team structure.

The role requires a seasoned executive communicator and influencer who can confidently engage with leadership and champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. 

You will be responsible for:


* Establish and lead the Clinical Research Project Management team.

Define the operational framework, structure, and communication plan.

Ensure alignment on collaboration with the business Program Management Office (PMO).


* In collaboration with assigned Clinical Research Program Leads, oversee and track the planning, execution, and governance of a diverse portfolio of clinical research programs.


* Develop framework for planning, tracking, and performance of assigned clinical studies using KPIs and strategic metrics.


* Identify assumptions, risks, critical paths, and roadblocks within the project and manage project risk through comprehensive mitigation assessment and planning techniques.


* Communication study/program status to relevant stakeholders including Program Core Team.

Study Core Team, Scientific Affairs Leadership and ...