Medical Affairs Scientist

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Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Affairs – Marketed Products

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson’s Electrophysiology Division, Biosense Webster (JJMT EP), a member of the Medical Devices Franchise, is recruiting for a Medical Affairs Scientist- Electrophysiology, located in Irvine, CA.  

JJMT EP is the global leader in the science of diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders. The company established its leadership in electrophysiology with the development of the first real-time, 3D cardiac mapping and navigation technology, as well as the first electrophysiology catheter. The introduction of the company’s CARTO® 3 System in 2009 revolutionized 3D mapping technology by increasing the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of the cardiac ablation procedure. The company has a high cadence of innovation and offers a broad portfolio of devices to treat arrhythmias.  Our environment is innovative, entrepreneurial, learning-driven, and is as challenging as it is rewarding.  

 

Job Summary

This Medical Affairs Scientist will be responsible for supporting one or several product development projects within the JJMT EP’s product portfolio while fostering strong, productive relationships with colleagues across the organization. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute computational models for pulsed field ablation 
• Responsible for executing the pre-clinical strategy to support product characterization and design features 
• Collaborate with evidence generation colleagues for evidence generation for new and existing PFA products to support regulatory approval/clearance
• Provide scientific and test method expertise during study design development

• Education
  • PhD with relevant experience in Engineering, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biological Science and/or pulsed field model development is recommended.

• Experience                 
  • An understanding of cardiac anatomy and medical devices is required.
  • A minimum of 3 years working on pre-clinical models is required, with chronic models is preferred.
  • Advanced technical writing skills are required with an emphasis on organizing data and presenting findings, with demonstrated success in medical data generation, interpretation, and publications are highly preferred
  • A proven working knowledge of catheter laboratory equipment and operating room procedures 
  • Experience in working with global cross-functional teams is required.
  • Must be able to work in a high stress environment with minimal supervision.
  • Proven project management skills, with a demonstrable track record of success managing multiple projects
  • Must be able to collaborate well with multiple partners and work effectively in a matrix environment 

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Collaborating, Compliance Management, Data Savvy, Execution Focus, Healthcare Trends, Health Economics, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Process Oriented, Product Development Lifecycle, Scientific Research, Technical Writing, Technologically Savvy, Training People

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$76,000.00 - $121,900.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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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