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Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Clinical Trial Support

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America, Anaheim, California, United States, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, Austin, Texas, United States, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, Bellingham, Washington, United States, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, Boise, Idaho, United States, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, Burlington, Vermont, United States, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, Chicago, Illinois, United States, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America, Columbia, Missouri, United States, Detroit, Michigan, United States, Fargo, North Dakota, United States, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, Helena, Montana, United States, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, Huntington, West Virginia, United States, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States {+ 25 more}

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our 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-medicine

This is a field-based role available in all states within United States. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from any location to apply.

Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

We are searching for the best talent for a Cell Therapy Liaison.

Purpose:

The Clinical Cell Therapy Liaison group is a global team within J&J Innovative Medicine responsible to provide cell therapy expertise in support of our clinical trials network for cell collection, cell processing laboratories, cryopreservation sites and clinical patient journey support.

The Cell Therapy Liaison (CTL) is a member of the Cell Therapy Platform team and serves as a cross-functional expert within J&J IM to manage highly complex and novel technical aspects and logistics of treatment with human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps).

This role provides expertise in establishing and maintaining processes including donor requirements, cell collection, cryopreservation, product handling, and storage for HCT/Ps. The CTL provides technical and operational support to clinical sites participating in J&J IM global cell therapy trials. The CTL also plays a lead role in resolving issues impacting the clinical sites and internal operational teams.

The CTL is involved in the selection, evaluation, and initiation of hospitals that collect and process HCT/Ps; including clinical site evaluation, training, implementation of J&J IM requirements, and oversight of processes related to HCT/P collection and processing. The CTL also leads resolution of complex issues involved in operational execution and delivery of patient products.

The CTL works with J&J IM Global Development, Global Clinical Operations, Drug Product Development, and Supply (DPDS), Clinical Supply Chain, External Quality, and the Oncology Therapeutic Area (TA) to provide input into cell therapy process development.

Cell Therapy Liaisons are organized regionally providing expertise tailored to the local practices and regulatory requirements.

You will be responsible for:

• Reviews clinical protocols to ensure alignment with donor requirements, cell collection, product handling, tracking and traceability, and IP storage
• Reviews clinical site cell therapy capabilities (protocol feasibility assessments) for inclusion in clinical trials
• Attends clinical site qualification visits for cell therapy trials to ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and Janssen requirements
• Supports the development, implementation, and training of the Cell Therapy Product Procedures Manual (CTPPM) for cell therapy clinical trials
• Approves labels and onsite IP destruction
• Leads Logistics Test Run (LTR) with clinical trial teams to ensure compliance with CTPPM
• Supports cryopreservation site set up as per clinical trial protocols
• Maintains regular contact with Clinical Supply Chain (CSC) for scheduling updates and COC/COI (Chain of Custody/Chain of Identity) requirements ​
• Serves as an SME for issues and deviations from collection sites and cryopreservation locations, to assess the impact on upstream and downstream activities
• Leads resolution of complex issues and deviations through a task force model
• Monitors the progress of patients through their vein-to-vein journey in collaboration with functional areas and identifies/ resolves potential issues with a proactive planning mindset
• Acquires and sustains advanced knowledge of cell therapy with respect to GTP, GMP, GCP, and the clinical trial setting
• Evaluates current tissue and cell therapy regulation, FACT/JACIE standards, and other regional accreditation standards supporting cell and gene therapy to ensure Janssen complies.
• Provide guidance to global and local clinical teams in current cell therapy standards and regulations
• Ensures coordinated contact and collaboration are maintained with other functions (e.g., Quality Assurance, Compliance, Clinical, Commercial, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Manufacturing Operations)
• Participate in standing and ad hoc meetings
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, or clinical discipline (e.g., medical technology, nursing, life sciences)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and/or other relevant industries
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in cell therapy in a clinical pharmaceutical setting, including stem cell transplant, apheresis collection, laboratory/cell manufacturing, quality, and/or cell therapy clinical operations
• Working knowledge and experience in the treatment of hematologic malignancies including at least one of the following: acute leukemias, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and multiple myeloma
• Mastery of cell therapy standards and/or global pharmaceutical regulations (i.e., FACT/JACIE, GMP, GTP, GCP)
• Clinical Project Management skills and the ability to interface cross-functionally with clinical personnel
• Understanding of drug development and submission requirements
• Knowledge of drug manufacturing and logistics is preferred
• Ability to work independently and in a matrixed team environment
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations, ability to prioritize tasks according to objectives, and provide problem resolution
• Effective leadership skills and proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness are required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possesses a strong quality mindset, effective leadership skills, and proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of management
• This position will require up to 25% domestic and international travel

The anticipated base pay range for this position in all other U.S. locations is $115,000 to $197,800.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

This job posting is anticipated to close on June 26th, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Johnson & Johnson is an 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 federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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