Lead, Trial Delivery Management

Location: Breda, Netherlands; also available in Belgium, Spain, Italy, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Travel up to 15–20% may be required.

Salary: €64,000–€103,040 annually in the primary posting location. Additional ranges vary by country.

Company

Johnson & Johnson develops healthcare, pharmaceutical, and MedTech solutions focused on preventing, treating, and curing complex diseases.

What you will do

• Execute study-level activities and create or update trial-specific documents, including monitoring guidelines, informed consent forms, and investigational medicinal product documentation.
• Set up and manage study vendors, including statements of work, budgets, and day-to-day delivery.
• Coordinate country and regional trial management activities, feasibility strategy, target setting, and country-level risk reviews.
• Support compound training and provide input into trial-level operational strategies.
• Resolve trial issues, define risk mitigation plans, and support health authority inspections.
• Drive process improvement and mentor or support onboarding for colleagues in Trial Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Life Sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, or Pharmacy.
• At least 4 years of clinical trial experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or a related industry.
• Operational knowledge across Phase I–IV studies and the ability to manage multiple aspects of clinical trial execution.
• 2–3 years of experience supporting multiple aspects of a global clinical trial.
• Leadership, decision-making, analytical, financial management, project planning, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience working in multifunctional, matrixed, and global environments, including mentoring or coaching others.

Nice to have

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries.
• Knowledge of clinical trial management systems, clinical trial design, laboratory operations, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, SOPs, and research ethics.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on individual contribution, diversity, and dignity.
• Annual bonus or sales commissions may be available depending on pay grade, location, and performance.
• Vacation, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, and volunteer leave.
• Well-being reimbursement and programs supporting financial, physical, and mental health.
• Recognition awards and access to insurance plans subject to local eligibility and plan terms.