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.

Johnson & Johnson Vision is committed to improving and restoring sight for patients worldwide. Since debuting the world's first disposable soft contact lens in 1987, it has been helping patients see better through their world-leading ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses. In 2017, J&J expanded into cataract surgery, laser refractive surgery (LASIK) and consumer eye health and now serves more than 60 million patients a day across 103 countries with its eye health portfolio. Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

The Clinical Science Post-Doctoral Researcher will:

• Design, conduct, and interpret clinical research studies in support of new product introduction

• Contribute in the origination or direction of experiments through the development of methodologies

• Review, analyze, and interpret data, and draw conclusions which lead to planning further research

• Summarize and interpret clinical study data in technical reports

• Communicate clinical study results and conclusions to cross-function teams using appropriate interpretation and understanding of clinical outcomes related to product performance

• Keep ahead of changing and emerging industry, business, and technical trends and competitive product offerings to influence R&D to improve products, processes, and services

• Seek out and build relationships with new and existing external subject matter experts to develop solutions to project problems and clinical research approaches including development of new test methods

• Be recognized as a subject matter expert on refractive equipment and clinical research in JJV

• Adhere to environmental policy, procedures, and supports department environmental objectives

• Engage in Credo-based decision-making. • Provide input to and executes clinical strategies in support of new product development, including trial concepts, design, execution, data analysis and interpretation, as well as clinical study reporting, in collaboration with Clinical Operations

• Partner with R&D technical team, global marketing, marketing research and regional partners to complete development projects that meet the needs of all stakeholders

• Support activities related to safety aspects of clinical new product development including clinical risk assessments, in conjunction with franchise Medical Safety Officer

• Create and sustain a learning environment to develop and share best practices throughout the organization

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

• This position may require approximately 15% travel, both domestic and international

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctoral Degree - Optometry, PhD in Vision Sciences, or MD with specialty in Ophthalmology

• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week)

• At least 3 years post-undergraduate working experience in either clinical research of refractive products, or vision science, or basic science research, or patient care experience

• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding and application of principles, concepts and practices of clinical research

• Strong organizational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to interpret and communicate technical and scientific data to clinical and nonclinical audiences

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Additional technical competencies in information technology systems and experience with PubMed and other literature databases

• Ability to work individually (independently) as well as on a team

Preferred:

• Post-graduate degree or residency in cornea and refractive surgery is preferred

• Academic and/or industrial clinical trial experience is strongly

• Demonstrated ability to build successful relationships with key opinion leaders and investigators globally

• Demonstrated leadership

• Participation in campus/community service activities

• Candidates must be detail-oriented, highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks

This job posting is anticipated to close on January 20, 2025, the company may however extend this time-period.

The salary for this position is $100,000/year. California Bay Area is $115,000/year. This is a two year duration based role.

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.

• 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.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
• 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
• 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.