Clinical Research Leader - JJMT Electrophysiology

Johnson & Johnson•Irvine, CA

13d•$109,000 - $174,800•Remote

About The Position

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

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science or other related field with at least 6 years clinical research experience is required
Or Master’s degree in Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science or other related field with at least 5 years clinical research experience is required
Or PhD in Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science or other related field with at least 3 years clinical research experience is required
Experience with project/team leadership is required.
Up to 20% travel is required for this role.

Nice To Haves

Relevant industry certifications are preferred (examples may include; CCRA, CCRC, CCRP, RAC, CDE, GCP, ISO 14155, MDR, MEDDEV).
Medical device experience highly preferred.
CRO experience and site management and clinical site monitoring are assets.
Experience delivering presentations and writing clinical reports is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as a Clinical Research Leader within the Clinical R&D Department to execute and manage company sponsored clinical trials, ensuring compliance with timelines and study milestones.
Oversees/executes feasibility, selection, set up, conduct and closure of a clinical trial within the allocated countries, in accordance with the ICH-GCP, applicable legislation and Company Standard Operating Procedures.
May serve as the primary contact for clinical trial sites (e.g. site management);
Develops clinical trial documents (e.g. study protocol, informed consents, CRF, monitoring plan, study manual, investigator brochure, annual reports);
Ensures applicable trial registration (e.g. on www.clinicaltrials.gov ) from study initiation through posting of results and support publications as needed.
Manages/oversees ordering, tracking, and accountability of investigational devices and trial materials.
Interfaces and collaborates with site personnel, IRBs/ECs, contractors/vendors, and company personnel.
Interfaces, collaborates and oversees Clinical Research Associates (CRAs);
Oversees and supports the development and execution of Investigator agreements and trial payments.
Is responsible for clinical data review to prepare data for statistical analyses and publications.
May perform monitoring activities including site qualification visits, site initiation visits, interim monitoring visits or close out visits based on study need.
May contribute to the development and delivery of appropriate global evidence generation strategies (EGS) and evidence dissemination strategies (EDS), with collaborative relationships with all relevant Clinical R&D partners and cross-functional partners (e.g. Global Strategic Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Health Economics and Market Access, R&D, etc), contributing to cross-functional alignment.
May provide on-site procedural protocol compliance and data collection support to the clinical trial sites.
Contributes to the critical assessment of the literature and to the interpretations and disseminations of all evidence generated.
Is responsible for delivery of assigned clinical projects, through effective partnership with the study core team leading to delivery of clinical project commitments (deliver on time, within budget and in compliance with regulations and SOPs);
Supports planning, track and manage assigned project budgets to ensure adherence to business plans.
Supports clinical scientific discussions with regulatory agencies/ notified bodies to drive support of the clinical and regulatory strategy.
May serve as the clinical representative on a New Product Development team.
May assist with the development of Post-Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) Plans and PMCF Evaluation Reports (ER) within the defined timelines and review/update at planned intervals;
May assist with maintaining the overview to assure (study) commitments are timely and properly met by coordination of specific documentation and contribution to cross-functional review of associated documents where relevant.
May conduct review of promotional materials to ensure fair-balance, accuracy in clinical claims and messaging.
Manages and/or mentors resources assigned to designated clinical studies to provide quality deliverables while maintaining optimal efficiency.
May act as Clinical Safety Coordinator.
May perform other duties assigned as needed.
Is responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
Function as a reliable, trusted resource of accurate, up-to-date project knowledge as requested by key stakeholders.
Is responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures.
Should develop a strong understanding of the pipeline, product portfolio and business needs.
Generally manages work with limited supervision, dependent on project complexity.
Independent decision-making for simple and more advanced situations but requires minimal guidance for complex situations.
Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
Performs other duties assigned as needed.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year
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/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits