Principal Clinical Scientist - Robotics & Digital Solutions

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Santa Clara, CA +2

The Principal Clinical Scientist will provide scientific leadership for Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery's Robotic Surgery Platform. Responsibilities include developing global evidence generation strategies, designing clinical trials, leading cross-functional teams to interpret and disseminate evidence, and supporting clinical scientific discussions with regulatory agencies. The role requires expertise in clinical research science and processes, with a strong understanding of product development and global clinical trial regulations. Experience in robotics is strongly preferred.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop and deliver global evidence generation strategies, including post-market studies, investigator initiated studies, and real-world evidence, aligned to the R&D, regulatory, and commercial needs
  2. Ensure input and strong alignment from strategically important regional MedTech leads
  3. Design clinical trials to meet the premarket and post-market needs
  4. Strengthen capability in and drive implementation of real-world evidence to deliver efficient evidence solutions
  5. Develop network with key surgeons in US, EU, and APAC to assist in execution of Robotic Surgery clinical trials in all regions

Skills

Required

  • Biological Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 8 years of related scientific / technical experience within Clinical Research
  • Expertise in clinical research science and processes
  • broad and extensive understanding of product development processes, team dynamics, related healthcare market environment, clinical trends, and global clinical trial regulations
  • Proven track record of contributing to clinical programs within a clinical or surgical research setting, on time, within budget, and in compliance with SOPs and regulations

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.)
  • Experience working in Robotics
  • Experience in support of global regulatory submissions for medical devices, biologics, or drugs
  • Clinical Evaluations
  • Coaching
  • Critical Thinking
  • Drug Discovery Development
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • Leadership
  • Medicines and Device Development and Regulation
  • Organizing
  • Regulatory Affairs Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Research Documents
  • Safety-Oriented
  • Scientific Research
  • Standard Scientific Processes and Procedures
  • Strategic Change
  • Study Management

What the JD emphasized

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