Sr Field Clinical Research Specialist
About The Position
We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Field Research Specialist for the J&J MedTech Interatrial Shunting business in the US. 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. This is a field-based role available in all states within the United States. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from any location to apply.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, nursing, biological sciences, a related field, or equivalent cardiology certification.
- 6–8 years of relevant experience, including 5 years of clinical field-based experience with cardiovascular products and technologies.
- Cardiology experience required, including Cath Lab, CVOR, EP, or related settings; previous cardiac imaging experience required.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, geographically diverse environment and engage others to ensure priorities are negotiated to deliver projects in a timely manner.
- Advanced communication, presentation, influencing, organization, follow-up, and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong ability to effectively engage and influence internal and external cross-functional stakeholders at various levels.
- Previous experience leading projects and leading and/or mentoring teams.
- Ability to travel up to 75%; efforts will be made to optimize travel schedules based on location, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Nice To Haves
- V-Wave product knowledge
- Heart failure disease state experience
Responsibilities
- Support clinical research enrollment, site engagement, and investigational procedures across assigned study sites.
- Serve as a technology, protocol, and clinical procedure expert for V-Wave stakeholders, physicians, and site research personnel.
- Provide clinical and technical support for investigational cases, including device preparation and procedural use.
- Train and educate physicians, site staff, and other clinical team members as required on the protocol, implant procedure, disease state, and investigational products.
- Build strong relationships with investigators and site personnel; assess, qualify, and support sites in alignment with study requirements.
- Support study start-up, enrollment strategies, issue resolution, site performance, and communication between clinical sites and V-Wave study teams.
- Partner with Clinical Scientists and cross-functional teams to support protocols, source documentation, work instructions, recruitment materials, product training, and key projects.
- Share best practices and provide feedback to strengthen clinical trial execution, patient safety, and study goal achievement.
Benefits
- Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
- Savings plan (401(k))
- Annual performance bonus
- Long-term incentive program
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year (varies by state)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
