Preclinical Research Associate Director
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Preclinical Evidence & External Partnerships Associate Director
Irvine, CA
Purpose
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.
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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