Principal Clinical Scientist – Robotics & Digital Solutions Full-time

Principal Clinical Scientist – Robotics & Digital Solutions

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world's most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

We are searching for the best talent for a Principal Clinical Scientist – Robotics & Digital Solutions, located in either Santa Clara, California or Cincinnati, Ohio. It may require up to 25% domestic travel.

Purpose: 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. You will be responsible for:

• 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 the premarket and post-market needs
• Strengthen capability in and drive implementation of real-world evidence to deliver efficient evidence solutions
• Develop network with key surgeons in US, EU, and APAC to assist in 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 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

Qualifications / 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

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills: Clinical Evaluations, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Drug Discovery Development, Entrepreneurship, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Leadership, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Organizing, Regulatory Affairs Management, Relationship Building, Research Documents, Safety-Oriented, Scientific Research, Standard Scientific Processes and Procedures, Strategic Change, Study Management

Preferred Skills: Clinical Evaluations, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Drug Discovery Development, Entrepreneurship, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Leadership, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Organizing, Regulatory Affairs Management, Relationship Building, Research Documents, Safety-Oriented, Scientific Research, Standard Scientific Processes and Procedures, Strategic Change, Study Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $134,000.00 – $231,150.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency: 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. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: 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 10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year