Senior Scientist, R&D

The Senior Scientist, R&D, is a key team member at Johnson & Johnson responsible for supporting the goals of Research and Development and collaborating with associates across diverse technical backgrounds. The role involves bench‑top and pre‑clinical evaluation of medical device products and provides consultative direction throughout the product development cycle to ensure high‑quality outcomes.

• Oversee, devise, implement, and analyze test systems, procedures, and test results for J&J medical device products.
• Design, initiate, coordinate, and interpret investigations for bench‑top and pre‑clinical studies.
• Apply technical expertise to solve complex problems related to ISO 10993 standards and regulatory authority requirements for product safety.
• Interact closely with and provide consultative direction to R&D, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Stewardship.
• Manage prioritization, communicate resource needs, and provide updates to PMO and managers.
• Maintain effective communication of business‑related issues or opportunities to next management level and, if necessary, SMEs and stakeholders.
• Identify and evaluate potential risks and drive resolution with team members, peers, PMO, and management.
• Evaluate, identify, and lead continuous improvement activities and actively participate in shaping the organization.
• Provide guidance and assist in developing junior scientists and foster career development.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, local, and company regulations, policies, and procedures related to health, safety, and environmental practices.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or a related scientific field.
• 4‑6 years of experience in pre‑clinical assessment and evaluation in a medical device, pharmaceutical, and/or consumer product company.
• Experience working in a regulated environment for medical device safety and supporting product submission and audit; worldwide market registration support preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member across various functions and disciplines in a challenging and changing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities including confidence, transparency, integrity, innovation, passion, patience, and tenacity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective use of conflict resolution skills.
• Proactive and self‑directed performance in an unsupervised environment with the tenacity to overcome major obstacles.
• Ability to delegate tasks and drive problem resolution efficiently and proactively through analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Mentoring and motivational skills to support less experienced team members.

• Analytical Reasoning
• Clinical Data Management
• Communication
• Data Analysis
• Data Compilation
• Data Savvy
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Drug Discovery Development
• Innovation
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Product Knowledge
• Project Management
• Scientific Research
• Technologically Savvy

• Analytical Reasoning
• Clinical Data Management
• Communication
• Data Analysis
• Data Compilation
• Data Savvy
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Drug Discovery Development
• Innovation
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Product Knowledge
• Project Management
• Scientific Research