Associate Director, Clinical Science & External Research (Neurovascular)

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

Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Clinical Development & Research – Non-MD

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America, US180 CA Irvine - 29A Technology Dr

Job Description:

We are currently seeking the talent for an Associate Director, Clinical Science & External Research (Neurovascular). This role is based in Irvine, CA and will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days per week in office. Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates. Remote candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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.

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

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

Neurovascular is part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, is a global leader in neurovascular care. Our commitment to changing the trajectory of stroke is inspired by our long heritage and dedication to helping physicians protect people from a lifetime of hardship. Neurovascular offers a broad portfolio of devices used in the endovascular treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke.

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

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads evidence generation and dissemination strategy for assigned product portfolio, including developing and implementing publication plan
• Leads publication development in partnership with Clinical Research, Biostatistics and physician authors
• Provides critical scientific input to publications
• In partnership with cross-function teams, develops and implements training and dissemination plans for scientific communication materials
• Handles assigned company or investigator sponsored studies (investigator Initiated, registries, real-world evidence or company sponsored post-market 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
• Leads or participates in monthly literature review with global teams; performs literature review as needed to support EGS and EDS
• Handles 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

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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
• Advanced project management skills with the ability to balance multiple projects
• Strategic mentality and critical analytical skill