Associate Director, Clinical Science & External Research(Neurovascular)
About The Position
The Associate Director, Clinical Science & External Research (CSER) drives end-to-end evidence generation and dissemination strategies for Johnson & Johnson Neurovascular. Working with cross-functional teams and research investigators, the role generates clinically relevant evidence for the company’s innovative pipeline to impact patient lives. Neurovascular is a global leader in neurovascular care, offering devices for endovascular treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. The position leads evidence generation and dissemination strategy for an assigned product portfolio, publication planning and development, investigator-sponsored studies, and retrospective real-world evidence studies. It provides scientific input to publications and study protocols, develops training and dissemination plans, and collaborates with internal teams and physician authors. The role also manages research and publication budgets, supports congress activities, and mentors junior CSER staff as needed. The position is based in Irvine, California, though U.S.-based remote candidates may be considered.
Requirements
- Master’s degree and at least 10 years of clinical, medical affairs, or related technical experience.
- At least 1–2 years of people-management-related experience.
- Clinical research experience.
- Strong scientific capabilities and research background, including the ability to develop innovative ideas and external research collaborations that lead to impactful publications.
- Ability to influence others and strong written and oral communication skills.
- Advanced project management skills and ability to balance multiple projects.
- Strategic mentality and critical analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of biostatistical methods.
- Successful experience in publication planning and development.
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and ICMJE standards.
- Leadership in evidence generation strategy.
Nice To Haves
- PhD, MD, or PharmD with at least 8 years of industry or academic research experience.
- Degree in Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science.
- Medical device experience, especially in neurovascular therapeutics.
- Experience with medical writing and systematic literature review.
Responsibilities
- Lead evidence generation and dissemination strategy for an assigned product portfolio, including developing and implementing publication plans.
- Lead publication development in partnership with Clinical Research, Biostatistics, and physician authors, and provide critical scientific input to publications.
- Develop and implement training and dissemination plans for scientific communication materials with cross-functional teams.
- Handle assigned investigator-sponsored studies.
- Lead retrospective real-world evidence studies, including developing study protocols and reports.
- Provide input to company-sponsored and investigator-sponsored study protocols as needed.
- Build positive relationships with cross-functional teams, including Medical Affairs, Health Economics and Market Access, Global Strategic Marketing, and Biostatistics, to support timely project execution and success.
- Lead or participate in monthly literature reviews with global teams and conduct literature reviews as needed to support evidence strategies.
- Manage budgets for assigned research and publication projects.
- Support congress planning as needed, including clinical booth activities and scientific session coverage.
- Mentor junior CSER staff as needed.
- Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level.
- Follow applicable Company Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines and ensure managed staff follow them, when applicable.
- Ensure personal and Company compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
- Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different allotments for employees residing in Colorado or Washington.
- 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, or foster care of a child.
- Bereavement leave: up to 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
- Caregiver leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
- Volunteer leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
- Military spouse time-off: 80 hours per calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
