Data Acquisition Leader

Company: Johnson & Johnson
Location: Raritan
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJanssen Research & Development, L.L.C., a division of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies is recruiting for a Data Acquisition Leader located in Spring House, PA, Titusville, NJ or Raritan, NJ.At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at www.janssen.com and follow us @JanssenGlobal. Janssen Research & Development, LLC is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies.The Data Acquisition Leader is a versatile highly experienced data management expert in Data Acquisition capability demonstrating excellence for setup and management of Electronic Data Capture and eSource data collection systems. This position combines operational excellence with strategic insight and strong leadership. This position is responsible for driving strategy, planning and execution of trial level activities for one or more Therapeutic Area or Value Stream and/or drives cross-TA innovation, improvements and efficiencies by leading Data Acquisition capability Center of Excellence teams. This position is an excellent people leader.This position may take additional role responsibilities as a business owner for process and/or systems.This position will have direct reports and fulfil the role of a functional manager, where he/she is responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, performance management and development of people within their reporting line.This position collaborates closely within data management (e.g. DML, GDM, CDM, Process & Sourcing) to deliver on the portfolio and shape within the data acquisition capability.Interface with Data Acquisition & Coding head and peer Data Acquisition Leaders to provide regular status updates, identify and manage risks and issues, and ensures the appropriate use of escalation pathways.This position develops strong and productive working relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization; Clinical teams, Global Development (e.g. PDO, IDAR, eBIS, GCO, ...), external partners (e.g. CROs, Functional Service Providers, external data vendors, technology providers, ...) and/or industry groups (e.g. Phuse, Transcelerate, ...).This position can think strategically and can effectively express ideas, concerns to senior management.This position is expected to make leadership decisions and recommendations that impact the efficiency, timeliness and quality of Data Acquisition deliverables.In collaboration with senior management, this position influences departmental effectiveness acting as a change agent to shape, drive and implement the organizations strategic vision.Expected to participate and influence within industry work groups.This position demonstrates excellent technical, operational accountability, project and people management skills along with strategic insight.Principal Responsibilities* Functional management role for Data Acquisition responsibilities across one or more Therapeutic Area / Value Stream and potential Functional management role for innovation/expert roles.* Participate in Therapeutic Area or Value Stream portfolio planning discussions understanding portfolio requirements with guidance and support.* Responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, performance management and development of people and future skills and technical knowledge expertise within their reporting line. This position may also take on responsibilities of second line management (i.e. leader of leaders).* Proactively evaluate and manage resource demand and allocation to meet current and future business needs ensuring effective utilization of resources and maintenance of functional planning systems.Oversee and supervise work allocations of internal and external team members.* Oversee setup of Data Collection metadata in MDR within area of responsibility. Ensure consistency and delivery within time, budget & with quality.* Oversee setup & management of Electronic Data Capture systems within area of responsibility. Ensure consistency and delivery within time, budget & with quality.* Oversee setup & management of 3rd party vendor data within area of responsibility. Ensure consistency and delivery within time, budget & with quality.* Oversee setup & management of ePRO, Direct 2 Participant, Direct Data Capture solutions and/or consumption of eHR data within area of responsibility, with guidance and support. Ensure consistency and delivery within time, budget & with quality.* Oversee team activities as appropriate and provides technical and project specific guidance to team members to ensure quality and on-time deliverables in compliance with departmental processes and procedures.* Responsible for anticipation, early detection, prevention and management of risks and issues impacting Data Acquisition deliverables within area of responsibility (study, compound, disease area, therapeutic area) and/or Data Acquisition Center of Excellence. Effectively manage issue escalations, adopting appropriate escalation pathways as needed with guidance and support.* Actively participate in/ Lead continuous improvement initiatives; defining and implementing changes required to create an industry-leading data acquisition capability.* May serve as a business owner for processes/systems of low to medium complexity and/or significant departmental or cross-functional impact. The individual is responsible for seeking input and making strategic decisions regarding the development, execution, and maintenance of the process/system in collaboration with the others.* May act as Data Acquisition primary point of contact for sourcing providers being responsible for establishing a strategic partnership, ensuring adherence to contract agreements, following up on capacity management, deliverables and compliance in close collaboration with DM Process & Sourcing group and procurement.* High awareness of compliance requirements and compliant at any time.Ensures compliance of direct reports with company and department SOP's, policies and regulatory guidance documents.* Provides strategic direction and/or sponsorship of initiatives regarding standards development, implementation, training and data acquisition support across the portfolio with guidance and support.Principal Relationships* Reports into Data Acquisition head and is accountable for Therapeutic Area/Value Stream and/or Technical Capability Area programming activities and responsibilities.* Contacts in the organization: Clinical trial team members, including, Global Data Managers, Data Management Leaders, Clinical Programmer; Standards experts, eBIS system support staff.* External contacts include but are not limited to, external partners, CRO management and vendor liaisons, industry peers and working groups.Qualifications* Bachelor's Degree and 5+ yrs. relevant experience OR Masters/MBA and 4+ yrs.; PhD with post-doc experience with 3+ yrs. in a leadership function in clinical data management or statistical/data - management programming with expert knowledge required in at least one of the two areas. -* Expert Technical Data Management experience and in-depth industry standard CDASH knowledge.* Expert technical Expertise in one or more of the following: eDC systems (Medidata -), platform of tools), EDC integration tools, and general data capture platforms. -* Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating programming strategy and delivery, overseeing team activities, or equivalent where therapeutic/ disease area and portfolio knowledge.* Demonstrated project/risk management skills and experience managing resources and leading teams to successful outcomes.* Established track record working on cross-functional teams in a matrix environment and partnering with/managing stakeholders, customers and vendors.* Demonstrated experience managing the outsourcing or externalization of clinical programming activities in the clinical trials setting (e.g. working with CROs, academic institutions)* Excellent communication, leadership, influencing and decision-making skills, and proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness, acting as a change agent, and adapting to rapidly changing organization and business environments.* Demonstrated people management skills and experience in staff performance management and people development.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

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