Country Head - Global Clinical Operations, India

Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Clinical trial execution management
Compliance with ich-gcp and sops
Budget and resource allocation
The Director Country Head is accountable for the successful execution of all phases of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with SOPs, policies, and local regulatory requirements

Job Summary

  • The Director Country Head is accountable for the successful execution of all phases of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with SOPs, policies, and local regulatory requirements.
  • This role involves shaping and managing the local organizational structure, driving innovative solutions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the local GCO team.
  • The position requires strong leadership behaviors aligned with J&J Leadership Imperatives and involves representing the company in country-level industry forums and external alliances.

Matching Summary

The Director Country Head is accountable for the successful execution of all phases of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with SOPs, policies, and local regulatory requirements.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Clinical trial execution management
  • Compliance with ICH-GCP and SOPs
  • Budget and resource allocation
  • Leadership of clinical research teams
  • Regulatory and health authority liaison
  • Issue escalation and fraud reporting
  • Talent acquisition and development

Nice-to-have

  • Process improvement and innovation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Organizational culture shaping
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Coaching and mentorship
  • Change management
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent
  • Minimum 10 years clinical research experience
  • Experience in pharmaceutical industry or CRO
  • Proven leadership and people management skills
  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements
  • Proficiency in English
  • Ability to manage budgets and financial processes

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