Associate Director, Clinical Science & External Research

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Johnson & Johnson MedTech Electrophysiology is recruiting for an Associate Director, Clinical Science & External Research to support the Electrophysiology (EP) business unit based in Irvine, CA.

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. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

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 Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech.

The Associate Director, Clinical Science & External Research (CSER) will drive end-to-end management of the external research programs with clinical trials and post market studies sponsored by Johnson & Johnson MedTech Electrophysiology to generate clinical evidence for the company's pipeline that impacts patient lives. In collaboration with cross-functional teams and study investigators, this leader will support execution of the evidence generation strategy through external research clinical strategy development, execution, craft and implement publication plans, lead all aspects of the development of scientific presentations and publications, . This role will have broad reach and visibility with international team members!

The candidate for this position has shown success in the external research and publication development  in a medical device or related industry, is proficient in supervising personnel writing and editing manuscripts, is knowledgeable of the cardiac arrhythmia medical device industry, and is familiar with pertinent regulations and guidelines governing clinical trial execution and clinical data publication.

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s or Master's Degree with at least 10-12 years of clinical, medical affairs or related technical experience, OR PhD/MD/ PharmD with 8-10 years of industry/academic research experience preferred. A Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science degree.

• Minimum of 5+ years of clinical research, clinical publication planning and writing experience in a medical industry or related setting
• Leadership in managing teams in clinical research or  evidence generation strategy

• Able to influence others along with strong written and oral communication skills
• Advanced project management skills with the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects ensuring adequate follow through
• Strategic mentality and critical analytical skill
• Working knowledge of biostatistical methods
• •Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and ICMJE standards

• Medical device experience, especially in cardiovascular and/or electrophysiology therapeutic experience highly preferred
• Pre- or Postmarket study design and execution experience including clinical trial management
• Experience with medical writing, publication planning

• This position will be located in Irvine, CA. May require up to 15% travel

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.

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