Johnson & Johnson · 1 month ago
Principal Clinical Research Scientist - Equipment Platform Vision
Irvine, California, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $231K/yr
8+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, focused on developing personalized treatments for vision care. The Principal Clinical Research Scientist will drive clinical programs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and regulatory approval of new ophthalmic technologies.
Hospital & Health Care
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
Qualification
Required
An advanced degree in a Scientific Field is required. A Doctoral Degree-Optometry or MD with specialty in Ophthalmology is highly recommended
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
Preferred
Experience in software-driven medical devices and capital equipment
Post-graduate degree or residency
Benefits
Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Company
Johnson & Johnson
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Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Gorsky
Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
Joaquin Duato
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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