Associate Director, Global Nonclinical Submissions Operations

This job is with Johnson & Johnson, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. 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 https://www.jnj.comJob FunctionDiscovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical DevelopmentJob Sub FunctionNonclinical SafetyJob CategoryPeople LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:Beerse, Antwerp, BelgiumJob DescriptionAbout Innovative MedicineOur 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-medicinePlease note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):United States - Requisition Number: R-036415Belgium - Requisition Number: R-38678Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D is recruiting for an Associate Director, Global Nonclinical Submissions Operations. This position is a hybrid role and will be located in Beerse, Belgium.The Associate Director, Global Nonclinical Submissions Operations, within the Preclinical Sciences and Translational Safety (PSTS) organization, will lead the document specialist and SEND (Standardization for Exchange of Nonclinical Data) teams to deliver state-of-the-art submissions aligned with global requirements.Principal ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor the nonclinical document specialist and SEND teams, including internal and contracted staff, to meet pipeline goals with timely and high-quality deliverables across all programs and development phases.Provide operational support for nonclinical submissions, including planning and management of timelines and resources, knowledge management of procedures and best practices, chair global submissions team meetings with agenda/minutes/action items/follow up monitoring, and generation of KPIs/metrics.Implement best practices, drive continuous improvement, and identify efficiencies to enable quickest timelines and engagement in data science initiatives to develop and adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) tools for submissions-related processes.Ensure consistent document/SEND support across portfolio and maintain adherence to standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional partners across PSTS and Discovery, Product Development and Supply (DPDS) to ensure appropriate readiness for submissions from pre-portfolio to post-registration phases.Ensure early identification and timely communication of submissions related issues and develop contingency plans proactively to address issues.QualificationsA minimum of a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Toxicology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline is required. Advanced degree (PharmD, Ph.D. or equivalent) in Biomedical Sciences, Toxicology, Pharmacology, or a related discipline is preferred.A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with submissions supporting diverse modalities, geographies, and therapeutic areas is required.A minimum of 3 years of direct people management experience is required.Strong knowledge of nonclinical drug development is required.Strong knowledge of global submissions requirements is required.Strong change/process management experience is required.Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and data security/integrity standards required.Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Must have strong negotiating, troubleshooting and organizational skills.The ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and to help coach and mentor staff similarly is required.This position will require up to 10% domestic and international travel.Required SkillsPreferred Skills:Data Governance, Developing Others, Drug Discovery Development, EHS Compliance, Emergency Planning, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Optimization, Regulatory Affairs Management, Risk Management, Safety Audits, Safety Investigations, Safety-Oriented, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Management, Team Management