Staff Preclinical Scientist

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

Materials/Biomaterials Science

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

We are searching for the best talent for Staff Preclinical Scientist position.

The Staff Preclinical Scientist functions as a key member of the DS Toxicology, Biocompatibility and Preclinical team. This person designs, conducts, and interprets preclinical in vivo studies that provide evidence of device safety, performance, and translational relevance while ensuring ethical animal use and regulatory compliance. In addition, the person will apply technical expertise, ingenuity, business experience, and independent judgment to solve preclinical and biological functional safety and performance problems, and designs and implement strategies and priorities for evaluations and studies across multiple projects or product portfolios. 

You will be responsible for:

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Develops preclinical testing strategies to support product development, regulatory submissions, and clinical translation.
• Designs in vivo studies that evaluate device safety, functionality, performance, and clinical relevance
• Selects appropriate animal models, study endpoints, controls, and evaluation methods based on intended use and regulatory expectations. Ensures study objectives address key product risks, design questions, and performance claims
• Acts as study sponsor representative for external CRO and research site activities.
• Prepares study protocols, technical justifications, and study documentation.
• Oversees study conduct to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, GLP requirements, and animal welfare standards.
• Analyzes and interprets study data.
• Identifies potential risks, failure modes, and opportunities for design improvement.
• Stays current with evolving regulatory guidance and and drives continuous improvement in preclinical methodologies and study designs.
• As part of multiple projects, partners with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Biocompatibility, Toxicology, Quality, and Marketing teams. Provides consultative direction as well as technical guidance to meet essential requirements necessary to achieve a high-quality product.
• Supports interactions with regulatory authorities by providing scientific rationale and study interpretations.
• Manages prioritization and communicates resource needs and updates in project support to the the PMO and Manager.
• Identifies and evaluates potential risks and drives proactive resolution with team members, peers, PMO and management.
• May oversee and lead the work of a group of people and supervise direct reports/contractors.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to junior scientists on the team
• Can represent the company in regulatory meetings, conferences, standards committees, or industry consortia
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Responsible for following all company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in biology, chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, veterinary medicine, or a related scientific discipline.
   

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Training in animal research methodologies, pathology or histopathology.
• 5-8 years of experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, CRO, or academic research environments.
• Experience designing, executing, and interpreting in vivo studies.
• Experience working with external research organizations (CROs) and study sites.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting preclinical data and study reports.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and guidance for non-clinical studies.
• Experience authoring scientific protocols, study reports, technical assessments, and regulatory documentation.

Preferred:

• Experience in orthopedic, spine, trauma, sports medicine, or other medical device therapeutic areas

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. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation,  external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers.  Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Biofabrication, Biomaterials, Biostatistics, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Healthcare Trends, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Product Development, Quality Standards, Raw Materials, Research and Development, Researching, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Technologically Savvy, Vendor Selection

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$109,000.00 - $174,800.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.


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


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