Manager Preclinical Research

Johnson & Johnson • Irvine, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Electrophysiology, we are recruiting a Manager of Preclinical Research. This position is located in Irvine, CA and will be following a hybrid model. We believe health is everything, and 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. Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke, building on 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.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor Degree is required.
• A minimum 8 years relevant experience; 4 of which are in Healthcare industry is required.
• Significant experience with preclinical and clinical research is required.
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to build successful relationships with internal and external partners globally.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are needed to successfully influence and implement policy with key customers and partners.
• Must be able to collaborate well with multiple partners and work effectively in a matrix environment.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (VMD), Master of Science or PhD are preferred.
• Large animal model preclinical experience is highly preferred.
• Previous industry experience working with Medical/Clinical/R&D teams in a highly regulated, commercial medical device business is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in medical data generation, interpretation and preclinical testing is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a preclinical research representative for new product development projects.
• Being the medical core team member on all product development project teams.
• Lead generation of the preclinical evidence strategy to support clinical claims.
• Participating in characterizing the product's capabilities and clinical workflows in collaboration with Marketing, R&D, and other development team members.
• Working with Medical Business Partners; R&D, Clinical Science, Regulatory Affairs, Quality & Regulatory Compliance, Health Economics & Market Access and Professional Medical Education.
• Ensuring the development and execution of product development project deliverables.
• Assisting in communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Supporting early product introduction to the market by supporting launches, case support, as well as internal and external training.
• Prepare and/or manage preparation of presentations and manuscripts around preclinical data.

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 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 period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager