Johnson & Johnson

Preclinical Research Associate Director

Johnson & Johnson$137K — $235K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of relevant scientific and technical experience, including leadership roles.
  • 2 years of people management experience required.
  • Preferred expertise in Cardiovascular, Electrophysiology, or Structural Heart fields.
  • Strong understanding of preclinical science, product development, and regulatory submissions required.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage multidimensional projects effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Develops preclinical evidence strategies for portfolio programs.
  • Oversees external preclinical research programs and partnerships with physicians.
  • Reviews new study proposals and ensures execution of approved studies.
  • Analyzes program data to provide regular updates to leadership.
  • Supports the alignment of publication plans and identifies research gaps.
  • Facilitates publication development and scientific input with investigators.
  • Contributes to preclinical protocol development for all products.

Benefits

  • 120 hours of vacation per year.
  • 40 hours of sick time per year (varies by state).
  • 13 days of holiday pay including floating holidays.
  • Up to 40 hours of work, personal, and family time off annually.
  • Up to 480 hours of parental leave within the first year after a child’s birth/adoption/foster care.
  • Bereavement leave of 240 hours for immediate family members.
  • 32 hours of volunteer leave per year.
Full Job Description
Job Function:
Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:
Medical Affairs

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Electrophysiology, is recruiting a Preclinical Evidence & External Partnerships Associate Director. This position is located in Irvine, CA and will be following a hybrid model.

Purpose: The Preclinical Evidence & External Partnerships Associate Director will drive pre-market evidence generation strategies (EGS) and physician collaborations. In collaboration with cross-functional teams and external research investigators, this role will generate clinically relevant evidence for the company's innovative pipeline that impact patient lives.

You will be responsible for:
  • Ideates preclinical evidence strategies to support first-in-human use for all portfolio programs
  • Manages the preclinical external research program and physician partnerships in coordination with cross-functional clinical science partners
  • Responsible for new study proposal review, ensures timely decision making and execution of approved studies including while working with external stakeholders
  • Utilizes program data and metrics to conduct regular reviews of the program and provides updates to team leadership
  • Supports evidence generation and dissemination strategy through external research program, including alignment of publication plan and identifies gaps
  • Drives publication development with investigators and internally cross functionally with scientific affairs partners.
  • Provides critical scientific input to publications
  • Contributes to preclinical protocol development for all portfolio products
  • Provides input to external physician partners on proposed preclinical research plans

Qualifications / Requirements:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or a related discipline is required; Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) is strongly preferred.
  • At least 8+ years of related scientific and technical experience, including leadership or management role within Medical Affairs or a similar role is required.
  • A minimum of 2 years of people management-related experience is required.
  • Experience working in Cadiovascular, Electrophysiology, or Structural Heart is strongly preferred.
  • Expertise in preclinical science and processes along with a broad and extensive understanding of product development processes, team dynamics, related healthcare market environment, clinical trends, and clinical trial regulations is required.
  • Experience in support of global regulatory submissions for medical devices, biologics, or drugs (including IDE/510(k)/De Novo/PMA and/or their global counterparts) is highly desired.
  • Ability to lead a team of preclinical scientists to provide strategic and scientific research input across NPD projects is required.
  • Proven track record of contributing to medical programs on time, within budget and in compliance to SOPs and regulations is required.
  • Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Content Evaluation, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Prioritization, Product Strategies, Scientific Research, Strategic Thinking, Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$137,000.00 - $235,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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