Staff Clinical Research Scientist

Johnson & Johnson

Clinical Scientist supporting Johnson & Johnson's Vision Surgical platform. Devising clinical strategy and conducting trials for innovative vision care solutions.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $125,000 - $201,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent Clinical Science in cross-functional project team meetings, provide project team requirements as needed, with input/guidance from senior function members.
Align with Clinical Operations team (study managers, CRAs) on project status/updates and identify issues or impact to project timelines as appropriate.
Plan, design and develop/write documents required for clinical projects, including protocol outlines, protocol procedures, and reports.
Draft, revise and perfect written materials in alignment with colleagues and partners to produce landmark scientific publications, including conference posters, KOL presentations, and technical or promotional documents.
Operate in accordance with functional and enterprise SOPs, ensure training is complete and current.
Evaluate and interpret clinical research data to ensure timely and accurate data analysis to be presented in a way that fairly and accurately reflects study results.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field is required, advanced degree is preferred (Doctorate in Optometry or MD or Ph.D. or equivalent)
At least 4 years of work experience in clinical or scientific research
Strong background in ophthalmology, optometry, vision science & optics
Strong writing ability
Basic knowledge of statistics
Proficient with computers and software, especially MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Preferred: Experience in class II/III medical device research, specifically surgical instrumentation
Solid understanding of industry, regulatory and compliance requirements, including medical device software
Well-versed in delivering clear, concise written and verbal communication
Work effectively as part of a cross-functional global team
Able to travel up to 25% (domestic and international)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchdata analysiswritingstatisticsmedical device researchsurgical instrumentationprotocol developmentscientific publication

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeDoctorate in OptometryMDPh.D.