Senior Clinical Research Scientist

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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development
Job Sub Function:
Clinical Development & Research - Non-MD
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Irvine, California, United States of America
Job Description:

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

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

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We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Clinical Research Scientist to support our Electrophysiology business. This role will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days per week onsite in our Irvine, CA office.

The Senior Clinical Research Scientist will join the Clinical Science & External Research (CSER) Team responsible for global evidence generation and dissemination of scientific findings from clinical trials and registries sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Med Tech Electrophysiology. This associate will play a critical role in the creation and delivery of accurate, high-quality scientific content that communicates clinical and real-world data on the Company's Electrophysiology medical devices.

This role is responsible for running real-world evidence studies and supporting evidence generation strategy. The ideal candidate will have strong scientific writing experience, deep familiarity with the cardiovascular and/or electrophysiology clinical landscapes, and a thorough understanding of clinical trials, regulatory guidelines, and clinical study design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce clinical study protocols and clinical study reports, ensuring scientific soundness and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Conducts literature & landscape reviews to identify concepts of importance to patients to inform evidence strategy
• Support and coordinate multiple real-world evidence research studies in partnership with external groups: participating study site staff, Clinical Research Organizations (CRO), and vendors, and with internal teams: medical affairs, data management, biostatistics, data programmers, and regulatory affairs
• Manage with supervision clinical trials including study budget assessment, fair mark value appraisal, contract development and execution, payments, and development of study related materials
• Ensure clinical research studies follow regulatory standards and maintain accurate, detailed documentation for audits and submissions
• Develop and deliver high-quality scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and podium presentations for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at major cardiovascular and Electrophysiology congresses
• Collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams (Clinical, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, Global Strategic Marketing, Health Economics and Market Access) and external physician authors to ensure accuracy, alignment, and scientific integrity
• Analyze and interpret clinical data; effectively communicate data using well-structured tables and visually compelling figures
• Support the strategic evidence planning for key products and studies, including first-in-human trials, pivotal studies, indication expansions, post-market surveillances, and registries
• Engage with Clinical Science & External Research associates and cross-functional teams to develop evidence strategy
• Adhere to external guidelines and Company policies governing the ethical development of clinical data publications while continuing to look at innovation in publication and scientific communications
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends and competitors in cardiovascular and electrophysiology therapy spaces to inform content development
• Stays on top of current scientific data by participating in monthly literature review and sharing key insights with global…