Associate Clinical Designer, Orthopedics

About the role

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments at the intersection of biology and technology. The company has announced plans to separate its Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company operating as DePuy Synthes; the separation is anticipated to complete within 18 to 24 months subject to legal and regulatory requirements. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that following conclusion of the transaction you would become an employee of DePuy Synthes, governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.

The Associate Clinical Designer is responsible for the drafting, design, development, and documentation of patient-specific implants, surgical plans, instruments, and other projects. This role works closely with clinical coordinators, other clinical designers, surgeons, sales consultants, and marketing staff, manages multiple projects to ensure on-time completion of designs, gathers and implements process improvement feedback to drive continuous improvement, and demonstrates competence in 1–2 TruMatch customized product lines.

Responsibilities

• Work with Marketing, Product Development Engineers, surgeons, manufacturing, and other team members to develop product requirements and concepts.
• Interact directly with medical professionals to understand and develop customized surgical plans and product designs.
• Exhibit capability in at least one TruMatch customized product line.
• Provide feedback and input on next-generation customized product line programs and processes.
• Perform other special projects and functions as assigned.
• Know and follow all applicable laws and policies; maintain the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and compliance at all times.
• Diligently participate in compliance program-related activities as directed by supervisor or the Chief Compliance Officer.
• Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level.
• Follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety, and Environmental practices as applicable.
• Ensure personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Entry-level position.
• Experience in CAD design of mechanical products, including multi-component systems, preferably customized medical devices (preferred).
• Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Drafting and Design (or equivalent professional experience) (preferred).

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Strong organizational skills to support all aspects of the customized product line and process.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and root-cause analysis skills, plus interpersonal skills that foster conflict resolution in technical situations.
• Strong initiative and follow-through in executing project responsibilities, overcoming obstacles, and balancing multiple priorities effectively through technical and/or project leadership experience.
• Demonstrated creative design ability.
• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred

• Administrative Support
• Analytical Reasoning
• Business Behavior
• Clinical Operations
• Clinical Research and Regulations
• Clinical Trial Designs
• Communication
• Data Analysis
• Execution Focus
• Innovation
• Laboratory Operations
• Preclinical Research
• Process Oriented
• Project Administration
• Regulatory Compliance
• Research and Development
• Research Documents