Principal Clinical Research Scientist - Surgical Implants Vision

Principal Clinical Research Scientist – Surgical Implants Vision

Apply for the Principal Clinical Research Scientist – Surgical Implants Vision role at Johnson & Johnson Med Tech. This role is based in Irvine, CA or Milpitas, CA and focuses on ophthalmic and medical device research.

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, fostering smarter and less invasive treatments.

The Principal Clinical Research Scientist – Surgical Implants Vision platform is an expert in ophthalmic and medical device research who is a core team member on key projects. Your insights will drive the strategic direction for crafting clinical programs that generate scientific evidence to bring new technologies to eye care professionals and their patients. You should have an in-depth understanding of clinical research (science and execution), as well as familiarity with new product development, design control, and ophthalmic device regulations.

A strong grasp of related healthcare markets and clinical trends is also beneficial. You demonstrate a consistent track record as a key leader and contributor in complex projects, delivering as promised. Be able to independently build collaborative relationships, influence and align with your functional partners, prioritize multiple projects, and delegate when efficient.

• Represent Clinical Science as core team member on critical projects, liaising between project and functional teams, and coordinating with Clinical Operations and Project Management partners to deliver on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulations and SOPs.
• Activate and build collaborative relationships across business platforms as well as key cross‑functional partners (e.g., Global Strategic Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, etc.) to ensure consistent alignment in new product development and through product life cycle.
• Lead initiatives for appropriate interpretation and dissemination of all evidence generated, including Clinical Study Reports, abstracts, manuscripts, and MDR‑related documents (CER, PMCF, Clinical Plans, etc.).
• Contribute to clinical scientific discussions with regulatory agencies that support the clinical and regulatory strategy, including proposed investigations, review process of evidence to support marketing authorization, and support of regulatory inspections.
• Engage and collaborate with industry’s key opinion leaders, including KOLs and regulatory agencies, and build on relationships established through professional/technical societies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

• Advanced degree in a scientific field is required. A Doctoral Degree (Optometry or MD with specialty in Ophthalmology) is highly recommended. Other post‑graduate degree or residency is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant clinical/scientific work experience, including leadership functions (e.g., leading or mentoring teams, non‑managerial leadership experiences) is required.
• Experience with intraocular lenses is preferred.
• Strong technical writing ability (clinical study protocols, reports, abstracts) is required.
• Understanding of biostatistics as applied to study data is required.
• Proficient with computers and software programs is required.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time is required.

• Clinical Evaluations
• Coaching
• Critical Thinking
• Drug Discovery Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Leadership
• Medicines and Device Development and Regulation
• Organizing
• Regulatory Affairs Management
• Relationship Building
• Research Documents
• Safety‑Oriented
• Scientific Research
• Standard Scientific Processes and Procedures
• Strategic Change
• Study Management

• Clinical Evaluations
• Coaching
• Critical Thinking
• Drug Discovery Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Leadership
• Medicines and Device Development and Regulation
• Organizing
• Regulatory Affairs Management
• Relationship Building
• Research Documents
• Safety‑Oriented
• Scientific Research
• Standard Scientific Processes and Procedures
• Strategic…