Sr. Principal Programming Portfolio Lead (Associate Director)
Company: 6084-Janssen Research & Development Legal Enti
Location: Titusville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our
strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world
where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where
treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are
personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech,
we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of
healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of
tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at
jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible
to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide
an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an
individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and
dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function:
Data Analytics & Computational Sciences Job Sub Function:
Biostatistics Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting
Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring
House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New
Jersey, 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 We are searching for the
best talent for Senior Principal Portfolio Lead, located in Spring
House, PA, Titusville or Raritan, NJ. Purpose: The Senior Principal
Portfolio Lead is a highly experienced individual with expert
understanding of programming strategies, practices, methods,
processes, technologies, industry standards, complex data
structures, and analysis and reporting solutions. This position
requires strong project and people leadership skills with the
capability to effectively coordinate and oversee programming
activities across teams in accordance with company and departmental
processes and procedures. This position is responsible for
formulating the Programming strategy across a large portfolio of
one or more programs within a Disease area and/or Delivery Unit,
with accountability for operational oversight and effective
planning and execution of programming activities for their assigned
portfolio. This position interfaces with program level Delivery
Unit Leaders to provide regular status updates, identify and manage
risks and issues, and ensures the appropriate use of escalation
pathways to appropriate functional leaders as needed. This position
provides matrix leadership to departmental staff. This position
plays a critical role in the growth and development of C&SP
(Clinical and Statistical Programming) and contributes to
organizational effectiveness, transparency, and communication. And
directly contributes to delivery of the J&J IM R&D
portfolio through effective leadership and accountability of large
or complex clinical development and strategic innovation of
programs and projects. In collaboration with senior departmental
leadership, the Senior Principal Portfolio Lead influences
departmental effectiveness acting as a change agent to shape, drive
and implement the departmental strategic vision. This position
develops strong and productive working relationships with key
stakeholders within IDAR in addition to broader partners, external
suppliers and/or industry groups. You will be responsible for: As
Project Leader: Drives the strategy and planning, execution, and
completion of all programming activities and deliverables within
assigned scope ensuring quality, compliance standards, consistency,
and efficiency. Leads and designs programming strategy across
assigned portfolio over the life cycle of a program to ensure
consistency, efficiency, and quality of programming deliverables.
Proactively evaluates and manages resource demand, allocation,
utilization, and delivery to meet current and future business
needs. Ensure timely and effective maintenance of functional
planning systems. May include forecasting related to potential
in-licensing and acquisitions. Independently and effectively
manages issue escalations, adopting appropriate escalation
pathways. Collaborates with cross-functional and external partners
on programming related deliverables for co-development programs and
defining data integration strategy of the assigned
programs/projects. Ensures training compliance and development of
appropriate job skills for assigned personnel. Contributes to the
development of functional vendor contracts and oversees of delivery
in line with agreed milestones and scope of work, R&D business
planning and budget estimates. Serves as the primary point of
contact for sourcing providers and is responsible for establishing
a strategic partnership. Drives the enhancement of functional,
technical and/or scientific capabilities within C&SP and shares
best practices. Leads programming related aspects of regulatory
agency inspections and J&J internal audits ensuring real time
inspection readiness for all programming deliverables. Provides
input to submission strategy to regulatory agencies and ensures all
programming deliverables are complete and compliant. As Matrix
Leader: Accountable for actively identifying opportunities,
evaluating, and driving solutions to enhance efficiency and
knowledge-sharing across programs, value streams and the
department. Serves as departmental resource in areas of process and
technical expertise. Stays current with industry trends and
policies related to Programming. Leads departmental innovation and
process improvement projects and as required, may contribute
programming expertise to cross functional projects/initiatives.
Provides strategic direction within Delivery Unit initiatives and
projects. Serves as a programming expert and influencer on internal
and external (industry) work groups. Represents Programming
function in cross-functional initiatives. Clinical Programming:
Oversees the design, development, validation, management, and
maintenance of clinical databases according to established
standards. Responsible for development and implementation of data
and analysis standards ensuring consistency in analysis dataset
design across trials within a program. Principal Relationships:
This role reports into a people manager position withing the
Delivery unit and is accountable to the Director of Programming for
assigned activities and responsibilities. Functional contacts
within IDAR include but are not limited to: Leaders and leads in
Data Management and Central Monitoring, Programming Leads, Clinical
Data Standards, Regulatory Medical Writing Leads, and system
support organizations. Functional Contacts within J&J
Innovative Medicine (as collaborator or peer) include but are not
limited to: Statistics, Clinical, Global Medical Safety, Project
Management, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Global Privacy,
Regulatory, Strategic Partnerships, Human Resources. External
contacts include but are not limited to external partners, CRO
management and vendor liaisons, industry peers and working groups.
Qualifications / Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree (e.g.,
BS, BA) is required, preferably in Computer Sciences, Mathematics,
Data Science/Engineering, Public Health, or another relevant
scientific field (or equivalent theoretical/technical depth).
Advanced degrees preferred (e.g., Master, PhD). Experience and
Skills Required: 8 years of experience in Pharmaceutical, CRO or
Biotech industry or related field or industry. Expert knowledge of
data structures and relevant programming languages for data
manipulation and reporting including Python. In-depth knowledge of
programming practices (including tools and processes). In depth
knowledge of regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH-GCP). Project, risk,
and team management and an established track record leading teams
to successful outcomes. Excellent planning and coordination of
deliverables. Established track record collaborating with
multi-functional teams in a matrix environment and partnering
with/managing stakeholders, customers, and vendors. Excellent
communication, leadership, influencing and decision-making skills,
and demonstrated ability to foster team productivity and
cohesiveness adapting to rapidly changing organizations and
business environments. Excellent written and verbal communications
skills (in English) Demonstrated experience managing the
outsourcing or externalization programming activities in the
clinical trials setting (e.g. working with CROs, academic
institutions) is preferred. Expert CDISC Standards knowledge.
Experience and Skills Preferred: Oncology clinical trial experience
is highly preferred. Innovative thinking to allow for optimal
design and execution of programming development strategies.
Development and implementation of a business change/innovative way
of working. LI-Hybrid The expected base pay range for this position
is $137,000 - $ 235,750. The Company maintains highly competitive,
performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines,
this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in
accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual
performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive
to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and
the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year.
Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual
basis. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees
and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the
following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical,
dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability,
business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to
the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to
participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension)
and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective
policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following
time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time
- 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State
of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including
Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and
Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480
hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days
for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer
Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional
information can be found through the link below. For additional
general information on Company benefits, please go to:
https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and
benefits information set forth in this posting applies to
candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the
United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in
accordance with their local market. This job posting is anticipated
to close on 3/27/2026. The Company may, however, extend this
time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on
https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other
characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We
actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and
individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section
503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to
providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’
needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to
request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via
https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact
AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required
Skills: Preferred Skills: Advanced Analytics, Biostatistics,
Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trial Protocols, Collaborating,
Compliance Management, Data Privacy Standards, Good Clinical
Practice (GCP), Proactive Behavior, Program Management, Quality
Assurance (QA), Regulatory Affairs Management, Representing,
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Statistical Analysis Systems
(SAS) Programming, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility
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