Senior Scientist, R&D

Johnson & Johnson•Irvine, CA

1d•$92,000 - $148,350•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Scientist, R&D, functions as a key team member by energetically supporting the goals of Research and Development. The Senior Scientist collaborates with associates of diverse technical backgrounds and efficiently executes the bench top and pre-clinical evaluation of Johnson & Johnson medical device products as per internal procedures and global standards and regulations. This person applies technical expertise, ingenuity, business experience, and independent judgment to solve complex problems, design and implement strategies and procedures for device testing. Furthermore, this person interacts closely with several departments and provides consultative direction throughout the product development cycle to meet essential requirements necessary to achieve a high-quality product.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering or a related scientific field
A minimum 4-6 years of experience in pre-clinical assessment and evaluation in a medical device, pharmaceutical, and/or consumer product company or similar combination of professional training and multi-year experience in the industry.
Experience working in a regulated environment of medical device safety and supporting product submission and audit is required; support for worldwide market registration is preferred.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team member across various functions and disciplines in a challenging and changing environment is required.
Demonstrates leadership qualities including confidence, transparency, integrity, innovation, passion, patience, and tenacity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Interacts appropriately with all internal and cross-functional partners and demonstrates effective use of conflict resolution skills.
Proactive and self-directed performance in an unsupervised environment and tenacity to overcome major obstacles are required.
Demonstrates ability to delegate tasks.
Able to drive problem resolution efficiently and proactively through effective use of analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effectively uses team, mentoring and motivational skills to help less experienced SMEs to perform and achieve success.

Nice To Haves

Analytical Reasoning
Clinical Data Management
Communication
Data Analysis
Data Compilation
Data Savvy
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Drug Discovery Development
Innovation
Molecular Diagnostics
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Product Knowledge
Project Management
Scientific Research
Technologically Savvy

Responsibilities

Oversees, devises, implements, and analyses test systems, procedures, and test results for the evaluation of J&J MD products.
Designs, initiates, coordinates, and interprets investigations for bench top and pre-clinical studies for J&J MD materials and products.
Applies technical expertise to solve complex problems related to the ISO 10993 standards and regulatory authority requirements for product safety.
Interacts closely with and provides consultative direction as well as technical guidance to R&D, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Stewardship.
Manages prioritization and communicates resource needs and updates in project support to the PMO and Manager.
Maintains effective communication of business-related issues or opportunities to next management level and if necessary, SMEs, via proper communication methods and/or tools.
Identifies and evaluates potential risks and drives resolution with team members, peers, PMO and management.
Evaluates, identifies, and leads continuous improvement activities and actively participates in shaping the organization.
Provides guidance to and assist in developing junior scientists on the team and foster career development.
Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as 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

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year