Director Clinical Operations – Johnson & Johnson
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Position Summary
Lead the growing oncology team in Global Clinical Operations across Belgium and The Netherlands. In this vital role you will be accountable for the oncology portfolio delivery while managing managers of Clinical Operations. Focus areas include staff performance, professional development, onboarding, and resource management to ensure seamless execution of clinical trials from feasibility to study close‐out.
Key Responsibilities
People Management – Provide 2nd line management to managers leading Local Trials Managers, Site Managers and Clinical Trial Assistants; build and train a high‐performing team; allocate resources efficiently; coach and mentor; inspire high performance.
Trial Delivery & Oversight – Own full accountability for business deliverables in the therapeutic area; ensure robust feasibility and strategic site selection; oversee trial start‐up, execution and monitoring; support quality and inspection readiness; resolve issues and manage stakeholder communications.
Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Management
Build and implement the country strategy, introducing innovative practices and facilitating change.
Partner with health authorities, ethics committees, trade associations and key hospitals to shape the clinical trial environment.
Promote shared learning, creative thinking and continuous improvement.
Develop new processes and improvement initiatives.
Manage local and global stakeholders to streamline business deliverables.
Cultivate partnerships with critical sites in the therapeutic area.
Education and Experience Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy) or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical industry, CRO or investigational site.
• Minimum 6 years of line management experience.
• Proven leadership, communication and decision‐making skills; ability to manage complexity under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of drug development, clinical research operations and regulatory requirements (ICH‐GCP, HCC, applicable regulations).
• Ability to analyze reports and data and implement contingency plans for productivity and quality issues.
• Proficiency in English and Dutch; for Belgian candidates, proficiency in French is also required.
Required Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong issue resolution and stakeholder management.
Experience with portfolio delivery and resource allocation.
Financial management and decision‐making.
Adaptability in a fast‐changing environment.
Preferred Skills
Not specified.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full‐time
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