Clinical Scientist (Manager), Translational Science and Medicine (TSM)-Immunology

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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Clinical Development & Research – Non-MD

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

La Jolla, California, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

About Immunology

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases. 

The Clinical Science group within Translational Science & Medicine (TSM) is seeking a Manager, Clinical Scientist based in Spring House, PA, Cambridge, MA or La Jolla, CA  to support the design, development and execution of early clinical development and experimental medicine studies within the Immunology Therapeutic Area. 

TSM Clinical Scientists are key contributors to the development of transformative therapies for patients with immune-mediated diseases. They partner closely with disease area experts and colleagues across Biomarkers, Digital Health, Clinical Pharmacology, Global Development Operations, and other functions to generate translational and clinical insights that inform development strategy, guide portfolio decisions, and accelerate the advancement of innovative therapies from Discovery to late-stage clinical development.

The primary responsibility of this role is to serve as a Study Responsible Scientist (SRS), working closely with the Study Responsible Physician, Clinical Leads, and cross-functional study team members to support the planning, conduct, analysis, and reporting of Phase 0, Phase 1, and Phase 2a clinical studies. Key responsibilities include contributing to the development of clinical trial protocols, clinical study reports, and other study-related deliverables, as well as supporting study execution through activities such as medical data review and data cleaning. The role requires a solid understanding of clinical development, clinical trial documentation, regulatory requirements, and operational processes.

We are seeking a highly motivated scientist with a BS, MS, PharmD, PhD, or RN degree, relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience, and preferably a background in Immunology, Gastroenterology or a related scientific discipline. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative, matrixed environment and possess a passion for advancing transformational therapies from early development through proof of concept and beyond. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the execution of clinical trial protocols of the clinical development plan, ensuring compliance with scientific, organizational, and regulatory standards.
• Support end-to-end delivery of clinical trial protocols, including study design, initia