Clinical Research Leader, Neurovascular

Johnson & Johnson

Clinical Research Leader responsible for leading clinical trials in Neurovascular solutions at Johnson & Johnson. Ensuring compliance and collaboration with global teams on research initiatives.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $109,000 - $174,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as a Clinical Research Leader within the Clinical R&D Department to execute and manage company sponsored clinical trials, ensuring compliance with timelines and study milestones, for J&J MedTech Neurovascular;
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);
Develops clinical trial documents (e.g. study protocol, informed consents, CRF, monitoring plan, study manual, investigator brochure, annual reports);
Ensures applicable trial registration (e.g. on 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;
Contributes to the critical assessment of the literature and to the interpretations and disseminations of all evidence generated;
Is responsible for 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).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science required.
BS with at least 6 years, MS with at least 5 years, PhD with at least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
Previous experience in clinical research or equivalent is required.
Experience working well with cross-functional teams 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 Trial ManagementClinical Data ReviewStatistical Analysis PreparationFeasibility AssessmentSite Qualification VisitsMonitoring Plan DevelopmentInformed Consent DevelopmentInvestigator Agreement DevelopmentTrial Material AccountabilityClinical Trial Registration

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Certifications

CCRACCRCCCRPRACCDEGCPISO 14155MDRMEDDEV