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J&J Family of Companies Principal Field Research Specialist in Topeka, Kansas
Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Principal Field Research Specialist to join our Abiomed Team.
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/
The principal research specialist is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the design, execution, and analysis of research projects and clinical trial execution. They work closely with other researchers, stakeholders, and clients to define the research objectives, scope, methods, and deliverables. They also supervise and mentor the field research team, ensuring that they follow the best practices, ethical standards, and quality criteria. A principal research specialist may also contribute to the research output by conducting literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, or report writing. Contribute to the expansion of knowledge.
Responsibilities:
We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Principal Field Research Specialist for the US geography area, What You’ll Work On
Clinical Leadership: Serve as the clinical authority, providing strategic insights to inform product development decisions. Collaborate with senior product managers, R&D and cross-functional teams to ensure clinical input is integrated into all stages of development.
Research Excellence: Ensure our research activity and SOPs meet the highest clinical standards and align with workflow needs.
Innovation and Optimization: Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and capitalize on new clinical opportunities. Develop comprehensive internal and external toolkits to optimize field research workflows.
Data-Driven Insights: Collaborate cross functionally and commercial teams to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Strategic Relationships: Build and nurture strong relationships with external partners to drive future clinical trial success. Lead strategic initiatives, expanding existing partnerships and exploring new marketplaces.
Quality Reviews: Perform clinical quality reviews of criteria, workflows, and technical build.
Research Education: Design and lead educational sessions for internal and external teams on relevant clinical content.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree required: advanced degree preferred MBA, MSN, DNP, APN
8-10+ years of clinical research experience after clinical training in related field
Expertise in cardiac anatomy and cardiovascular health practices
Training and specialization in heart failure, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery
Prior experience leading teams with direct reports and/or via matrix reporting structure
50-70% Travel
Preferred
10+ years in medical device industry
Preferred advanced degree MBA, MSN, DNP, APN
Impella experience a plus
This job posting is anticipated to close on March 14, 2025, the company may however extend this time-period.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $111,000- $160,000.
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for a performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The performance bonus is intended to provide an incentive to achieve targeted results by rewarding the individual. 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)).
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 of 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
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.