Senior Engineer, R&D Digital

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is looking for a Senior Engineer, R&D Digital within its Innovative Medicine division. The engineer provides expertise and executes plans for Clinical Trial Management Solutions (CTM Solutions) systems and processes, covering clinical trial study management and oversight such as CTMS, site payments and access provisioning. The role acts as a liaison between the business community and key partners and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and implement technology improvements that optimise CTM Solutions systems and processes.
• Assess study-team needs and turn them into practical system and process solutions.
• Support study build, maintenance and effective system use throughout the study lifecycle.
• Provide end-user support through service tickets and shared mailboxes.
• Support workflow improvements through automation, analytics and GenAI, respecting privacy, security, quality, compliance and human oversight requirements.
• Coordinate release management, user acceptance testing, system improvements and integrations with IT, system owners and suppliers.
• Troubleshoot advanced system and process issues with IT and vendors.
• Create training, guidance and reference materials, facilitate team meetings and contribute to cross-functional projects.
• Support system and process audits, regulatory inspections and corrective and preventive actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Health, Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in clinical trial execution with a pharmaceutical, medical device company and/or a CRO.
• Ability to partner and influence people at all levels, with strong communication, business partnering, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• Global business mindset and ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Project Management or Process Improvement certification preferred.

Required skills

• Solid understanding of the drug development process, including GCPs and the FDA Code of Federal Regulations.
• Proficiency with IT systems supporting clinical development, reporting tools, Office 365 applications and database administration.
• Preferred: SAP Product Lifecycle Management.

What we offer

• Anticipated pay range of EUR 72,500 to 115,230 in the primary posting location (EUR 64,000 to 103,040 in the Netherlands).
• An annual bonus, vacation days, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement and caregiver leave, well-being reimbursement and health programmes.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards, and optional insurance plans for eligible dependents.