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Associate Director, Global RWE Study Execution Lead

Johnson & Johnson


Job Location:

Raritan, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 137000 - 235750
Posted: 28 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

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:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Medical Affairs

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan New Jersey United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Ourexpertisein 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.

We are searching for the best talent foranAssociate Director Global RWE - Study Execution Lead

Purpose:

The Associate Director Global Real-World Evidence (GRWE) Study Execution Lead (SEL) role is within the GlobalReal WorldEvidence (GRWE) team which sits inGlobalCommercial Strategy Office under Global Medical Affairs. This role reports to the Vice President Global Real-World Evidence and serves as a key partner in translating strategy into execution.

The SELis responsible foroperational leadership of the GRWE portfolio ensuring studies are delivered on time within budget and to high-quality standards. The roleis responsible forstudy operations portfolio tracking budget management vendor oversight and implementation of standardized processes that improve consistency efficiency and transparency across the GRWE additionthe role will also support the scale-up of GRWECoEcapabilities by developing standardized research solutions managing the internal analytics hub and enhancing transparency through integrated project management and tracking.

You willbe responsible for:

  • Serving as a key advisor/partner to the Vice President of GRWE and support the overall strategic and operational aspects and budget of the GRWE.

  • Partnering with the VP of GRWE and GRWE LT to develop and implement the GRWE vision mission strategic priorities and operating framework ensuring alignment with organizationalobjectivesand future-state capabilities.

  • Partnering with GRWE leadership team on strategic initiatives to evolve the GRWE operating model including governance structures decision-making processes ways of working and cross-functional engagement models across Global Regional and Local organizations.

  • Streamline portfolio processes including RW evidence gap identification study prioritization resource allocation and investment planning as part of the WW IEGP process (in partnership withTRexTeam).

  • Support development and execution of cross-therapeutic area RW evidence roadmaps that align evidence generation activities with key business medical market access and adoption decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Drive alignment across Medical Affairs Market Access Commercial R&D and Regional RWE teams to ensure coordinated RW Evidence planning and execution through the establishment of asset-specific GRWE Working Groups.

  • Work with Disease Leads across TAs to develop andmaintainstandardized RW evidence-generation frameworks master protocols protocol templates and methodological toolkits to improve quality consistency and efficiency across GRWE studies.

  • Drive adoption of common study design standards operational definitions and analytical approaches across therapeutic areas and regions.

  • Support development of educational materials training programs and stakeholder engagement resources to enhance RWE literacy across functions and regions.

  • Create and maintain GRWE communication assets including capability decks playbooks and evidence-generation guidance materials. Collaborate with Disease Leads across TAs to develop evidence synthesis packages anddisseminationstoolkits including WISE materials.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Key Requirements:

  • Advanced degree(MS MPH PharmD PhD DrPH or equivalent).

  • Minimum 3-5 years of program or project management experience within pharmaceuticals biotechnology healthcare or related industries.

  • Experience managing clinical research real-world evidence studies or observational research programs.

  • Experience managing external vendors and research partners.

  • Strong project management planning and organizational skills.

  • Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced matrixed environment.

  • Strong problem-solving analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

  • Experience supporting global evidence generation programs.

  • Experience implementing operational processes standards or continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Ability to work effectively across global regional and local teams.

  • Demonstrated ability to influence and build partnerships across functions and levels of leadership.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to execution excellence.

Johnson & Johnsonisan 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 federalstateor local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who areprotectedveterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnsoniscommitted to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to requestan accommodation please contact us via contactAskGSto be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning Business Planning Clinical Research and Regulations Clinical Trial Designs Clinical Trials Operations Cross-Functional Collaboration Developing Others Fact-Based Decision Making Health-Medical Programs Inclusive Leadership Leadership Medical Affairs Medical Communications Operational Excellence Strategic Thinking Tactical Thinking Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$137000.00 - $235750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys 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 Colorado 48 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

Bereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar year

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