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:** Scientific/Technology **All Job Posting Locations:** Irvine, California, United States of America, Remote (US) **Job Description:** Johnson & Johnson MedTech - Electrophysiology division currently has two openings for a **Sr. Clinical Research Specialist** . The preferred location is Irvine, CA on a hybrid work schedule of 2 -3 days a week onsite. We are open to remote applicants. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from any location to apply. 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/.   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. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech **Summary:** This Senior Clinical Research Specialist will be responsible for supporting one or several clinical trials within the Clinical R&D Department while fostering strong, productive relationships with colleagues across the organization. **Job Responsibilities:** Under general direction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position: + Serves as a Senior Clinical Research Specialist within the Clinical R&D Department to support execution of company sponsored clinical trials, ensuring compliance with timelines and study milestones, for Johnson & Johnson MedTech; + Oversees/executes feasibility, selection, set up, conduct and closure of a clinical trial within the allocated countries, in accordance with the ICH-GCP, applicable legislation and Company Standard Operating Procedures; + May serve as the primary contact for clinical trial sites (e.g. site management); + Contributes towards development of clinical trial documents (e.g. study protocol, informed consents, CRF, monitoring plan, study manual, investigator brochure, annual reports,….); + Supports applicable trial registration (e.g. www.clinicaltrials.gov ) from study initiation through posting of results and support publications as needed; + Manages/oversees ordering, tracking, and accountability of investigational devices and trial materials; + Interfaces and collaborates with site personnel, IRBs/ECs, contractors/vendors, and company personnel; + Interfaces, collaborates and oversees Clinical Research Associates (CRAs); + Oversees and supports the development and execution of Investigator agreements and trial payments; + Is responsible for clinical data review to prepare data for statistical analyses and publications; + May perform monitoring activities including site qualification visits, site initiation visits, interim monitoring visits or close out visits based on study need; + May contribute to the development and delivery of appropriate global evidence generation strategies (EGS) and evidence dissemination strategies (EDS) within the assigned projects; + May provide on-site procedural protocol compliance and data collection support to the clinical trial sites; + Contributes to the critical assessment of the literature and to the interpretations and disseminations of all evidence generated; + Contributes to delivery of assigned clinical projects, through effective partnership with the study core team leading to delivery of clinical project commitments (deliver on time, within budget and in compliance with regulations and SOPs); + May assist with the development of e Post-Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) Plans and PMCF Evaluation Reports (ER) within the defined timelines and review/update at planned intervals; May assist with maintaining the overview to assure (study) commitments are timely and properly met by coordination of specific documentation and contribution to cross-functional review of associated documents where relevant; + Supports project/study budget activities; + May act as Clinical Safety Coordinator (See ANNEX I – Clinical Safety Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities); + Mentors team members; + May perform other duties assigned as needed; + Is responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level. Function as a reliable, trusted resource of accurate, up-to-date project knowledge as requested by key stakeholders; + Is responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures; + Should develop a strong understanding of the pipeline, product portfolio and business needs; + Generally manages work with supervision, dependent on project complexity. Independent decision making for simple and more advanced situations but requires guidance for complex situations. **Qualifications:** **Education** + Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science required. **Experience** + BS with at least 4 years, MS with at least 3 years, PhD with at least 2 years of relevant experience preferred. + Previous experience in clinical research or equivalent is required. + Relevant industry certifications preferred (i.e., CCRA, CCRC, CCRP, RAC, CDE, GCP, ISO 14155, MDR, MEDDEV,…). + Clinical/medical background is a plus. + Medical device experience is highly preferred. **Functional and Technical Competencies** + Good understanding of clinical research science and processes, clinical trends, and global clinical trial regulations; + Proven track record in supporting delivery of clinical projects within clinical/ surgical research setting, on time, within budget and in compliance to SOPs and regulations; + Good presentation and technical writing skills; + Good written and oral English communication skills; **LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS** + Primary location for this position is Irvine, CA. At management discretion, the position may be performed remotely. + Ability to travel approximately 20% depending on the phase of the program. **EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS** + Frequent (several times per month) interaction with physicians and research staff at centers selected for involvement in clinical research as well as those being evaluated. + May have regular interaction with third party vendors supporting clinical studies as applicable per clinical trial. 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. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. **The anticipated base pay range for this position is :** $89,000 - $143,000 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Additional Description for Pay Transparency 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 Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits