Principal Clinical Scientist - Robotics & Digital Solutions

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.

About the role

We are searching for a Principal Clinical Scientist - Robotics & Digital Solutions, located in either Santa Clara, California or Cincinnati, Ohio. This position may require up to 25% domestic travel.

In this role, you will provide scientific leadership for Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery's Robotic Surgery Platform, collaborating closely with multi-functional evidence teams, including Medical, Clinical, Pre-clinical, and Health Economics and Market Access.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver global evidence generation strategies, including post-market studies, investigator-initiated studies, and real-world evidence, aligned to the R&D, regulatory, and commercial needs
• Ensure input and strong alignment from strategically important regional MedTech leads
• Design clinical trials to meet premarket and post-market needs
• Strengthen capability in and drive implementation of real-world evidence to deliver efficient evidence solutions
• Develop a network with key surgeons in the US, EU, and APAC to assist in the execution of Robotic Surgery clinical trials in all regions
• Lead cross-functional teams to interpret and disseminate evidence, including CSRs, abstracts, and manuscripts
• Support clinical scientific discussions with regulatory agencies/notified bodies to drive support of the clinical and regulatory strategy, including proposed clinical investigations; review process of clinical evidence generated for marketing authorization, line extensions, etc., including during sponsor regulatory inspections
• Provide scientific, technical, and strategic assessment of new business development opportunities and support the acquisition of innovative products
• Demonstrate the ability to influence, shape, and lead teams
• Build successful relationships internally and develop partnerships with key business partners and customers/investigators

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Engineering, or a related field is required. An advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) is preferred
• A minimum of 8 years of related scientific/technical experience within Clinical Research required
• Expertise in clinical research science and processes along with a broad and extensive understanding of product development processes, team dynamics, related healthcare market environment, clinical trends, and global clinical trial regulations required
• Proven track record of contributing to clinical programs within a clinical or surgical research setting, on time, within budget, and in compliance with SOPs and regulations is required
• Experience working in Robotics strongly preferred
• Experience in support of global regulatory submissions for medical devices, biologics, or drugs preferred

Benefits

At Johnson & Johnson, we offer a variety of outstanding health and financial benefits, including:

• Competitive compensation
• 401k and pension plans
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Exercise reimbursement
• Flexible time off
• Paid volunteer and parental leave
• Long-term incentive program eligibility

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado residents, 56 hours for Washington residents)
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal, and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member, 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $134,000.00 - $231,150.00.