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Johnson & Johnson MedTech focus on Vision is recruiting for a Principal Clinical Research Scientist, to be located in Milpitas or Irvine, CA, or in Jacksonville, FL.

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Position summary

The Principal Clinical Research Scientist for the Surgical Vision platform is an expert in ophthalmic and medical device research who is a core team member on key projects. Your insights will drive the strategic direction for crafting clinical programs that generate scientific evidence to bring new technologies to eye care professionals and their patients.

You should have an in-depth understanding of clinical research (science and execution), as well as familiarity with new product development, design control, and ophthalmic device regulations. A good grasp of related healthcare markets and clinical trends is also beneficial. You demonstrate a consistent track record as a key leader and contributor in complex projects, who delivers as promised. Be able to independently build collaborative relationships, influence and align with your functional partners, prioritize multiple projects, and delegate when efficient.

Essential Responsibilities

Represent Clinical Science as core team member on critical projects, liaising between project and functional teams, and coordinating with Clinical Operations and Project Management partners to deliver on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulations and SOPs.

Activate and build collaborative relationships with across business platforms as well as key cross-functional partners (e.g., Global Strategic Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, etc.) to ensure consistent alignment in new product development and through product life cycle

Lead initiatives for appropriate interpretation and dissemination of all evidence generated, including Clinical Study Reports, abstracts, manuscripts, and MDR-related documents (CER, PMCF, Clinical Plans, etc.).

Contribute to clinical scientific discussions with regulatory agencies that support the clinical and regulatory strategy, including proposed investigations, review process of evidence to support marketing authorization, and support of regulatory inspections

Engage and collaborate with industry's key opinion leaders, including KOLs and regulatory agencies, and build on relationships established through professional/technical societies

Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in a Scientific Field is required. A Doctoral Degree-Optometry or MD with specialty in Ophthalmology is highly recommend.

• Other: Post-graduate degree or residency is preferred.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant clinical / scientific work experience, including leadership functions (ie. leading or mentoring teams, non-managerial leadership experiences) is required

• Strong technical writing ability, such as clinical study protocols, reports and abstracts is required

• Understanding of biostatistics as applied to study data is required

• Proficient with computers and software programs is required

• Ability to travel 10% of the time is required.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 12/04/2024. 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.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $115,000 -$197,800 .

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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.

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 of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

• Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market."

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