Senior Director, Preclinical Research

1w1 week ago

Johnson & Johnson

Irvine, US · Full-time · $196,000 – $342,700

About this role

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. Through expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Director, Preclinical Research, EP in Irvine, CA. This leader will oversee preclinical evidence generation to ensure patient safety, product efficacy, and competitive positioning of electrophysiology products. Collaborate closely with cross-functional and external partners to deliver a state-of-the-art preclinical study program.

Serve as a key member of the Scientific Affairs leadership team. Leverage research, device expertise, and partnering capabilities to define and guide the scientific vision for MedTech EP. Partner with multi-functional evidence teams including Medical, Clinical, Health Economics, and R&D project teams.

Join the Cardiovascular team reimagining solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. Focus on talent development, team effectiveness, and industry-leading preclinical evidence for all EP platforms. Work in an inclusive environment respecting diversity and individual merit, guided by Our Credo.

Requirements

Dynamic and experienced leader in preclinical research for electrophysiology products
Expertise in generating preclinical evidence for patient safety and product efficacy
Strong research background and medical device knowledge
Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams including Medical, Clinical, Health Economics, and R&D
Device development experience in cardiovascular or electrophysiology
Skills in regulatory strategies to minimize risks to product approvals
Leadership in scientific affairs and evidence generation
Capabilities in talent development for preclinical teams

Responsibilities

Oversee the development and implementation of robust preclinical plans and evidence-based strategies for EP projects that ensure patient safety, minimize risk to product approvals and increase product adoption
Drive execution excellence of the preclinical evidence package and support the dissemination of results
Lead the preclinical study program to actively support the EP business
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners and external partners
Serve as a key member of the Scientific Affairs leadership team
Leverage research and device expertise to define, guide, and support the scientific vision and strategy for MedTech EP
Focus on talent development and team effectiveness
Hold overall responsibility for MedTech EP’s preclinical evidence organization focused on innovation and patient safety