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 https://www.jnj.com **Job Function:** Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development **Job Sub** **Function:** Clinical Development & Research – Non-MD **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** Irvine, California, United States of America, US180 CA Irvine - 29A Technology Dr **Job Description:** We are currently seeking the talent for an Associate Director, Clinical Science & External Research (Neurovascular). This role is based in Irvine, CA and will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days per week in office. Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates. Remote candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 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. 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. Neurovascular is part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, is a global leader in neurovascular care. Our commitment to changing the trajectory of stroke is inspired by our long heritage and dedication to helping physicians protect people from a lifetime of hardship. Neurovascular offers a broad portfolio of devices used in the endovascular treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. The Clinical Science & External Research (CSER) Associate Director will drive end-to-end evidence generation and dissemination strategies (EGS/EDS). In collaboration with cross-functional teams and research investigators, the CSER Associate Director will generate clinically relevant evidence for the company's innovative pipeline that impact patient lives. **OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Leads evidence generation and dissemination strategy for assigned product portfolio, including developing and implementing publication plan + Leads publication development in partnership with Clinical Research, Biostatistics and physician authors + Provides critical scientific input to publications + In partnership with cross-function teams, develops and implements training and dissemination plans for scientific communication materials + Handles assigned company or investigator sponsored studies (investigator Initiated, registries, real-world evidence or company sponsored post-market studies) + Develops study protocol for assigned studies + Provides input to company and investigator sponsored studies’ protocols as needed + Develops positive relationship with diverse cross-functional teams including Medical Affairs, Health Economics and Market Access, Global Strategic Marketing, Biostatistics etc. to drive timely project's execution and success + Leads or participates in monthly literature review with global teams; performs literature review as needed to support EGS and EDS + Handles budget associated with assigned research and publication projects + Supports congress planning as needed including clinical booth activities and scientific sessions coverage + Mentors junior CSER staff as needed **POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** **Functional and Technical Competencies** **:** + Strong scientific capabilities and research background, can think creatively to bring forth new insights and innovative ideas to grow external research collaborations leading to impactful publications. + Able to influence others along with strong written and oral communication skills + Advanced project management skills with the ability to balance multiple projects + Strategic mentality and critical analytical skill + Working knowledge of biostatistical methods + Successful experience in publication planning and development + Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and ICMJE standard + Leadership in Evidence generation strategy **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:** + A minimum of a Master's Degree with at least 10 years of clinical, medical affairs or related technical experience. + PhD/MD/ PharmD with at least 8 years industry/academic research experience preferred. + A minimum of 1-2 year people management related experience is required for this role. + A Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science degree preferred. + Medical device experience, especially in relevant neurvascular therapeutic experience highly preferred + Pre- or Post-market study design and management experience + Experience with medical writing and systematic literature review desired **Other:** + May require up to 15% travel + The Company maintains a highly competitive sales incentive compensation program.Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for participation in this program in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. + The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year.Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. + Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. + Employees may be 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. + Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: + Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year + Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year + Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year + Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year + For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits 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. **The anticipated base pay range for this position is :** $137,000 - $235,750 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: