Associate Director, Clinical Science & External Research (Electrophysiology)

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

Job Description:

We are currently seeking the best talent for an Associate Director, Clinical Science & External Research (CSER) to support our Electrophysiology team. This role is based in Irvine, CA and will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days per week in office.

Purpose: The Associate Director, Clinical Science & External Research (CSER) will drive end-to-end evidence generation and dissemination strategies (EGS/EDS) of scientific findings from clinical trials and postmarket 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 clinical strategy development, craft and execute publication plans, oversee the development of scientific presentations and publications, and supervise the production of materials to educate internal and external stakeholders on the latest clinical evidence. This role will have broad reach and visibility with international team members!

The ideal candidate for this position has proven success in the development of scientific communications and evidence dissemination plans in a medical device or related industry, is versed 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.

You will be responsible for:

• Leads evidence generation and dissemination strategy for strategic portfolio, including developing and implementing publication plans
• Leads publication development in partnership with Clinical Research, Biostatistics and physician authors. Works with Clinical Study Team on data timelines to create long-term forecasting for data availability
• Adhere to external guidelines and Company policies governing the ethical development of clinical data publications while continuing to look at innovation in publication and scientific communications
• Provides critical scientific input to publications, including substantial drafting and editing, as needed
• Develops positive relationships with diverse cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Health Economics and Market Access, Global Strategic Marketing, Education, Communications, etc.
• Leads external scientific discussions and builds positive relationships with external physician partners
• Supports congress planning, as needed, including clinical booth activities and scientific sessions coverage
• Supervises and mentors team members and junior CSER staff
• Handles budget associated with assigned research and publication projects
• Leads or participates in monthly literature review with global teams; performs literature review as needed to support EGS and EDS

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science degree. required;  PhD/MD/ PharmD strongly preferred.
• 10-12 years of clinical, medical affairs or related technical experience (8-10 with PhD/MD/PharmD) required; industry/academic research experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of clinical publication planning and clinical writing experience in a medical industry or related setting.
• Proven success managing teams responsible for the day-to-day evidence generation strategy development and execution.
• 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.
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