Principal Scientist, Clinical Research - MedTech Surgery

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 Scientist, Clinical Research, Robotics & Digital Solutions, located in either Santa Clara, California or Cincinnati, Ohio. This is an on-site position that may require up to 25% domestic travel.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech has been working to make surgery better for more than a century. With substantial breadth and depth in surgical technologies, orthopedic and interventional solutions, we seek to improve and enhance medical care for people worldwide. Together, we are working to shape the future of health through differentiated products and services. Our vision is to use digital technology across the episode of care to improve surgical efficiency, promote better clinical outcomes, and increase patient satisfaction.

In this position, 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 (pre- and post-market approval studies, investigator-initiated, real-world evidence) aligned to the needs of R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial
• 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 for registration in all regions
• Lead cross-functional teams to interpret and disseminate evidence, including CSRs, abstracts, manuscripts, etc.
• 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.
• 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
• May require up to 25% domestic travel

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 US regulations is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Robotics strongly preferred
• Experience in support of global regulatory submissions for medical devices, biologics, or drugs

Benefits

• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program
• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year
• 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.