Associate Director, Clinical Science – Robotics & Digital Solutions

Johnson & Johnson

Associate Director leading clinical science for OTTAVA Robotic Surgical System at Johnson & Johnson. Delivering clinical evidence and collaborating with multi-functional teams in a high-impact environment.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $157,000 - $271,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead team of clinical research professionals to develop clinical evidence strategies and deliver clinical evidence aligned to regulatory and commercial needs for the OTTAVA Robotic Surgical System.
Contribute to and support the design of appropriate studies to meet premarket and postmarket needs.
Strengthen capability in and drive implementation of real-world evidence to deliver cost-effective evidence solutions.
Develop network with key surgeons in the US and globally to assist in execution of the evidence strategy.
Lead teams to ensure appropriate interpretation and dissemination of all evidence generated, based on evidence dissemination strategy, including study reports, abstracts, and manuscripts.
Support clinical scientific discussions with regulatory agencies and notified bodies to drive support of the clinical and regulatory strategy, including proposed studies; review process of evidence generated for marketing authorization, line extensions, etc., including during sponsor regulatory inspections.
Support the development of appropriate global evidence generation strategies (premarket studies, postmarket studies, investigator initiated, real world evidence) aligned to R&D, Regulatory, Professional Education and Commercial needs for the OTTAVA Robotic Surgical System.
Ensure input and strong alignment from key regional MedTech leads and other strategically important countries/regions in the development of the clinical strategy.
Provide scientific, technical, and strategic assessment and/or oversight on New Business Development opportunities, and support acquisition of innovative products/devices that will position our company for future growth and success.
Demonstrate the ability to influence, shape and lead teams.
Develop talent to provide strategic and scientific clinical research capability, including responsibility for professional development of direct reports.
Effectively manage project budget processes.
Through transparent leadership, be a key leader in developing a high-performing team with a global culture.
Build successful relationships internally and develop partnerships with key business partners and customers/investigators.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or a related discipline is required ; Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) is strongly preferred.
At least 8+ years of related scientific and technical experience, including leadership or management role within Clinical Research is required.
A minimum of 2 years of people management-related experience is required.
Experience working in Robotics is strongly preferred.
Expertise in clinical science and processes along with a broad and extensive understanding of product development processes, team dynamics, related healthcare market environment, clinical trends, and clinical trial regulations is required.
Experience in support of global regulatory submissions for medical devices, biologics, or drugs (including IDE/510(k)/De Novo/PMA and/or their global counterparts) is highly desired.
Ability to lead a team of clinical scientists to provide strategic and scientific research input across NPD and LCM projects is required.
Proven track record of contributing to clinical programs on time, within budget and in compliance to SOPs and regulations is required.
Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be 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)).
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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical researchclinical evidence strategiesreal-world evidencepremarket studiespostmarket studiesclinical trial regulationsregulatory submissionsproduct development processesclinical sciencepeople management

Soft Skills

leadershipteam dynamicsinfluencestrategic assessmentrelationship buildingcommunicationproject managementtalent developmenttransparent leadershiphigh-performing team development

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Biological ScienceMaster’s degreePhD