Staff External Research Scientist - 2406216296W

**Description**

Cerenovus, a member of Johnson & Johnson’s family of companies, is recruiting for Staff External Research Scientist, located in Irvine, CA. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we’re changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers’ abilities and improve patients’ diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times. Johnson & Johnson Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH™), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing teams in the San Francisco Bay Area (Redwood City and Santa Clara), Cincinnati, and Seattle. You’ll collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals’ skills and improves patient outcomes.

**Overview**

This role will support the J& MedTech Neurovascular business. J&J MedTech’s Neurovascualar portfolio offers a broad range of devices used in the endovascular treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke.

The Clinical Science & External Research professional will support end-to-end evidence generation and dissemination strategies (EGS/EDS). In collaboration with cross-functional teams and research investigators, the CSER manager will generate clinically relevant evidence for the company's innovative pipeline that impact patient lives.

**Key Responsibilities:**

+ Contribute to evidence generation and dissemination strategy for assigned product portfolio, including developing and implementing publication plan

+ Supports impactful publication development cross-functionally with Clinical Research, Biostatistics and physician authors

+ Provides critical scientific input to publications

+ Engages with cross-function teams to develop and implement training and dissemination plans for scientific communication materials

+ Handles assigned studies (investigator Initiated, registries, real-world evidence or company sponsored post-market studies/premarket collaborative studies)

+ Develops study protocol for assigned studies

+ Provides input to company and investigator sponsored studies’ protocols as needed

+ Develops positive relationship with diverse cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Health Economics and Market Access, Global Strategic Marketing, Biostatistics etc. to drive timely project's execution and success

+ Stays on top of current scientific data by participating in monthly literature review and sharing key insights with global teams

+ Supports budget associated with assigned research and publication projects

+ Supports congress planning as needed including clinical booth activities and scientific sessions coverage

+ Mentors junior CSER staff as needed

**Functional and Technical Competencies:**

+ Strong scientific capabilities and research background, can think creatively to bring forth new insights and innovative ideas to grow external research collaborations leading to impactful publications.

+ Able to influence others along with strong written and oral communication skills

+ Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple projects

+ Strategic mentality and critical analytical skill

+ Shown understanding of biostatistical methods

+ Successful experience in publication planning and development

+ Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and ICMJE standard

+ Leadership in Evidence generation strategy

**Qualifications**

**Education:**

+ Bachelor's degree with minimum of (6) years of experience or Master’s Degree with a minimum of (4) years of experience in clinical, medical affairs or related technical experience

+ A Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science degree preferred

**Required Skills & Experience:**

+ Practical knowledge of medical device regulations

+ Medical device or pharmaceutical experience

**Preferred Skills & Experience:**

+ Experience with medical writing and systematic literature review

+ PhD/MD/ PharmD with industry/academic research experience

**Other:**

+ This position is based in Irvine, CA and may require up to 20% (Domestic/International) travel.

+ Remote opportunity available based on a case-by-case basis

The anticipated base pay range for this position is to

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.

Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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**Primary Location** NA-US-California-Irvine

**Other Locations** NA-United States

**Organization** Medical Device Business Services, Inc (6029)

**Job Function** Clinical Development & Research & Non-MD

**Req ID:** 2406216296W