Senior Scientist, R&D

Johnson & Johnson • Irvine, CA

5d • Onsite

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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

About MedTech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.J&J.com/medtech

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered. We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Scientist, R&D. 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

• 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
• 10 days 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: Senior