Manager, Clinical Project & Portfolio Mgmt

Role Summary

The Manager, Clinical Project & Portfolio Management is a developing subject matter expert within the MedTech Surgery Clinical Project & Portfolio Management team. They will manage tactical execution for the design and delivery of project and program management policies, practices and deliverables across the MedTech Surgery Clinical Affairs portfolios, supporting internal and external evidence generation and operations activities. The role will own and drive development of foundational project and portfolio frameworks from the ground up, applying project management skills to deliver results on scope, schedule, quality, budget, and risk thresholds. This remote role is available in all states within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned clinical projects and programs across the full lifecycle: planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, stabilization and closure (or lifecycle management).
• Apply established and evolving project management methodologies to streamline processes and improve consistency across the Clinical Affairs portfolio.
• Develop, document, and implement project plans, budgets, timelines, resource forecasts, risk and mitigation plans, and communication plans.
• Design and develop industry-leading quality control operating practices for project execution and deliverable acceptance.
• Develop, implement and maintain systems and dashboards to monitor project, portfolio and organizational goals (e.g., milestones, key performance indicators, resource capacity, financial health), providing timely, accurate status reporting to appropriate stakeholders.
• Drive and coordinate project-related activities such as process documentation, knowledge transfer, and cross-functional readiness.
• Serve as primary contact for internal stakeholders and external partners for assigned projects; manage expectations and escalate issues appropriately.
• Coach and train junior team members and onboard contractors, as applicable, on techniques, processes, responsibilities, and project tools to foster capability development and drive consistency of work.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation across project and portfolio activities.
• Present Clinical Affairs project and portfolio health summaries to senior leadership, as applicable.
• Integrate Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into project planning, decision making, and team objectives.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory, ethical and compliance requirements in clinical programs (e.g., ALCOA+, GCP principles, documentation standards).
• Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Clinical Research, Engineering, Business, or related field required. Advanced degree (MS/MBA) or equivalent experience in clinical operations, clinical affairs, or related discipline highly desired.
• At least 5+ years of project management experience, with at least some experience in clinical, medical device, or regulated healthcare environments required.
• Experience with clinical trial operations, external research, post-market clinical studies and / or real-world evidence strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects and interact with cross-functional clinical, regulatory, R&D, and commercial teams.
• Strong working knowledge of project management principles and tools (e.g., scheduling, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder management).
• Pervasive verbal and written communication skills with experience preparing and delivering status updates and executive-level summaries.
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to identify issues early, implement appropriate corrective actions, and escalate concerns effectively when needed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to serve as a trusted point of contact for teams and internal / external stakeholders.
• High proficiency with standard office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, or comparable tools).
• Project management certification (PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• High knowledge of regulatory requirements for medical devices and clinical documentation standards preferred.
• Strong demonstrated experience with portfolio management frameworks and tools preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Clinical Research, Engineering, Business, or related field required.
• Advanced degree (MS/MBA) or equivalent experience in clinical operations, clinical affairs, or related discipline highly desired.

Skills

• Agility Jumps
• Business Alignment
• Coaching
• Collaborating
• Continuous Improvement
• Operational Excellence
• Performance Measurement
• Process Control
• Process Improvements
• Project Management Methodology (PMM)
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Project Reporting
• Project Schedule
• Quality Control (QC)
• Research and Development
• Tactical Planning
• Technical Credibility

Additional Requirements

• Travel: A minimum of 25% travel is required, domestic and global, may be required.