Manager, Clinical Research

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: R&D Operations Job Sub Function: Clinical Trial Project Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Manager, Clinical Research in North Ryde, Australia Join our change journey at J&J—help shape what’s next Step into a high-impact career opportunity with real visibility THE OPPORTUNITY The Manager, Clinical Research which plays a critical leadership role in the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical research activities supporting DePuy Synthes’ orthopedic portfolio. This role partners closely with   cross ‑ functional   stakeholders to ensure clinical studies are scientifically sound, operationally efficient, and compliant with global and local regulatory requirements. The position offers the opportunity to directly influence   evidence   generation that supports patient outcomes, product innovation, and regulatory and commercial success.

Lead end-to-end clinical study operations across assigned programs, including feasibility planning, vendor/CRO engagement, start-up, execution, and close-out activities.   Drive clinical site identification and selection by leading feasibility assessments (site experience, enrollment potential, quality history, contracting/start-up timelines), documenting rationale, and aligning final site lists with study strategy.   Ensure studies are executed in compliance with GCP, applicable country regulations, and internal procedures, including oversight of informed consent, safety reporting, essential documents, and data integrity expectations.   Serve as a primary clinical operations point of contact to cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, Biostatistics/Data Management) and external partners (CROs, investigators), ensuring   timely   decisions and clear documentation of actions and outcomes.   Develop and   maintain   operational study plans (milestones, enrollment projections, monitoring strategy, issue escalation pathways), track progress against timelines and budget, and proactively identify/mitigate risks to deliverables.   Own monitoring resourcing planning (FTE/visit forecasts, CRA allocation, coverage models) and coordinate with monitoring leadership/CROs to ensure adequate capacity, continuity, and quality oversight across sites.   Support inspection readiness and   participate   in audits/inspections by preparing study documentation, coordinating responses,   facilitating   interviews, and driving   timely   completion of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) for study-related findings.   Drive consistent project management and communication practices, including meeting cadences, status reporting, and lessons learned; collaborate effectively with a US-based global clinical team by planning across time zones and ensuring   timely   handoffs and stakeholder updates.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Engineering, or   a related   discipline (required).  ​ 6–8 years of progressive experience in clinical