Principal Clinical Research Scientist – Surgical Implants

Johnson & Johnson

Principal Clinical Research Scientist at Johnson & Johnson developing personalized vision treatments in a hybrid work setting. Leading clinical projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $117,000 - $201,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent Clinical Science as core team member on critical projects, liaising between project and functional teams, and coordinating with Clinical Operations and Project Management partners to deliver on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulations and SOPs
Activate and build collaborative relationships with across business platforms as well as key cross-functional partners (e.g., Global Strategic Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, etc.) to ensure consistent alignment in new product development and through product life cycle
Lead initiatives for appropriate interpretation and dissemination of all evidence generated, including Clinical Study Reports, abstracts, manuscripts, and MDR-related documents (CER, PMCF, Clinical Plans, etc.)
Contribute to clinical scientific discussions with regulatory agencies that support the clinical and regulatory strategy, including proposed investigations, review process of evidence to support marketing authorization, and support of regulatory inspections
Engage and collaborate with industry's key opinion leaders, including KOLs and regulatory agencies, and build on relationships established through professional/technical societies

Requirements

What you’ll need

An advanced degree in a Scientific Field is required.
A Doctoral Degree-Optometry or MD with specialty in Ophthalmology is highly recommend.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant clinical / scientific work experience, including leadership functions (ie. leading or mentoring teams, non-managerial leadership experiences) is required
Experience with intraocular lenses is preferred.
Strong technical writing ability, such as clinical study protocols, reports and abstracts is required
Understanding of biostatistics as applied to study data is required
Proficient with computers and software programs is required
Ability to travel 10% of the time is required.

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)).
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 study protocolsclinical study reportsbiostatisticsintraocular lensestechnical writingevidence interpretationregulatory strategyclinical plansPMCFCER

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingmentoringorganizational skillsalignmentengagementdisseminationinterpretation

Certifications

Doctoral Degree-OptometryMD with specialty in Ophthalmology