For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

The Clinical Science & External Research (CSER) Associate Director will drive end-to-end evidence generation and dissemination strategies (EGS/EDS). In collaboration with cross-functional teams and research investigators, the CSER manager will generate clinical evidence for the company's pipeline that impact patient lives. This role will have broad reach and visibility with international team members!

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads evidence generation and dissemination strategy for strategic portfolio, including developing and implementing publication plan
• Leads publication development in partnership with Clinical Research, Biostatistics and physician authors
• Provides critical scientific input to publications
• Manages non-regulated studies (investigator initiated, registries, real-world evidence or company sponsored post-market studies) and regulated studies (post-approval, real-world evidence)
• Develops study protocol for assigned studies
• Provides input to company-sponsored studies protocol development as needed
• Develops positive relationship with diverse cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Health Economics and Market Access, Global Strategic Marketing, Biostatistics etc.
• Leads external scientific discussions and builds positive relationships with external physician partners
• Leads or participates in monthly literature review with global teams; performs literature review as needed to support EGS and EDS
• Handles budget associated with assigned research and publication projects
• Supports congress planning as needed including clinical booth activities and scientific sessions coverage
• Mentors team and junior CSER staff as needed

Qualifications

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's Degree with at least 10-12 years of clinical, medical affairs or related technical experience, OR PhD/MD/ PharmD with 8-10 years of industry/academic research experience preferred. A Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science degree.

Required:

• Able to influence others along with strong written and oral communication skills
• Advanced project management skills with the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects ensuring adequate follow through
• Strategic mentality and critical analytical skill
• Working knowledge of biostatistical methods
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and ICMJE standard
• Successful experience in publication planning, development
• Leadership in people management and evidence generation strategy

Preferred:

• Medical device experience, especially in cardiovascular and/or electrophysiology therapeutic experience highly preferred
• Experience with medical writing, publication planning and systematic literature review desired
• Pre- or Post-market study design experience

Other:

• This position will be located in Irvine, CA. May require up to 15% travel.

This job posting is anticipated to close on November 8, 2024, the company may however extend this time-period.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $135,000 to $200,300. California Bay Area - The anticipated base pay range for this position is $166,000 to $237,145. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.

o Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

o Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

o Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

o Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year

o Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year

o Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market