Senior Manager Clinical Operations

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is looking for a Senior Clinical Research Manager (Senior Manager Clinical Operations) to join its Clinical Operations team in the Netherlands (Breda) and Belgium (Beerse). The role leads a team of Local Trial Managers, Site Managers and Clinical Trial Assistants, with a strong focus on oncology trial delivery, site engagement, staff development, training and resource management. Office presence three times a week is required.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the team: goal setting, performance evaluation, talent development, hiring, training, site visits, resource planning and workload management.
• Oversee trial delivery: feasibility, site selection, start-up, execution and monitoring, inspection readiness, ICH-GCP compliance, site engagement, audit support and CAPA resolution.
• Contribute to the country strategy, drive innovation and continuous improvement, and help shape the Dutch clinical trial landscape.
• Take part in global initiatives and may take on additional roles such as Champion or Subject Matter Expert.

Required profile

• BA/BS degree in Life Sciences or a related field, or 8-10 years of equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of clinical research experience in pharma, CRO or an investigational site; at least 2 years of line management desirable.
• Proven leadership, communication, decision-making and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of GCP and local laws and regulations.
• English and Dutch required; for Belgium, French is also required.

Required skills

• GCP and ICH-GCP
• Budgeting, clinical trial design and project integration management
• Compliance management and contract management
• Process improvements and resource planning

What we offer

• Base pay of 96,000 to 165,025 EUR in Belgium and 82,900 to 144,210 EUR in the Netherlands.
• Annual bonus and/or sales commissions depending on performance.
• Vacation, parental, bereavement, caregiver and volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement and health programmes.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards, and optional insurance plans for eligible dependents.