Senior Clinical Research Associate - Shockwave Medical

Johnson & Johnson Innovative MedicineSanta Clara, CA
$106,000 - $170,200Remote

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Sr. Clinical Research Associate – Shockwave Medical to join our team. This role is fully remote in the United States. 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. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field of study with a minimum of 5 years’ experience directly supporting clinical research
  • Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA, ISO and other applicable regulations)
  • Knowledge of FDA and international regulations and guidelines including, but not limited to, clinical strategy, GCPs, SOPs, submissions, product launch, labeling, advertising and promotion, product vigilance and medical device reporting
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills including proficient knowledge of medical terminology
  • Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Computer skills (MS Office products, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
  • Finance and budgeting knowledge
  • Good prioritization and organizational skills
  • Excellent critical thinking skills
  • Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
  • High energy and results-oriented individual who is mature and successful in a business environment
  • Proactive and “can do” attitude
  • Works effectively on cross-functional teams
  • Effective written, verbal and presentation skills with all levels of management and organizations
  • Operates both as a team and independently, with adaptability to changing requirements
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

  • ACRP or SOCRA clinical research certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Establishing, managing and meeting milestones of clinical studies in compliance with applicable clinical and regulatory standards and in alignment with business needs.
  • Accountable for clinical project management activities, for coordination with cross-functional counterparts and contract research organizations (CROs) in global studies.
  • Strategic, project and resource management responsibilities for the assigned clinical program(s) to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of interventional products.
  • Participate in the design and execution of global studies for regulatory submissions, reimbursement and product adoption, including clinical study documents (protocol, case report forms, etc.), study implementation and data management.
  • Manage study preparation, activation, enrollment, submission, maintenance and closure activities.
  • Participate in administrative activities associated with the clinical department including procedures, training of key personnel and preparation and maintenance of objectives and budgets.
  • Interface with representatives from key functional groups to drive product development within core teams, and clinical wide or cross-departmental initiatives.
  • Ensures appropriate oversight of clinical study by internal and external resources including, but not limited to monitoring staff, CROs and core laboratories.
  • Manage key study investigators; foster and maintain strong relationships through direct interactions with medical advisors and clinical leaders.
  • Negotiate contracts with hospitals, consultants, investigators, CROs, database management firms and outside suppliers.
  • Supervise training of investigators, site staff and field clinical staff.
  • Evaluates clinical and adverse event data during the conduct of the study and for completion of clinical study reports and other technical documents.
  • Ensures quality by maintaining compliance, reviewing device complaints, reviewing audit reports and implementing corrective actions.
  • Regularly communicates study status to senior management and represents organization to key customers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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 period10 days
  • Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
  • Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
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