Director Clinical Science

Johnson & Johnson Vision, a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Director of Clinical Science, Surgical Vision, to be located in Milpitas or Irvine, CA. At J&J Vision, we have a results-oriented ambition: to change the trajectory of eye health. Thats why, through our operating companies, weve developed solutions for every stage of lifeto help people see, connect and live better. We partner with eye care professionals to provide some of the worlds leading products and technologies to address refractive error, cataracts, dry eye, and beyond. We are committed to using our reach and size for good and strive to put quality eye care within reach of everyone, everywhere. Visit us at Follow @JNJVision on Twitter and J&J Vision on LinkedIn. Position summary As a member of the Clinical Science Leadership team (CS-LT), the candidate will manage a team of clinical scientists to support the Equipment Platform, Surgical Vision in the design and execution of clinical trials for product registration as well as lifecycle management, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure all clinical activities are aligned with upstream R&D activities, downstream marketing and product positioning objectives. Masters Complexity - Defines and implements department or platform strategies and serves as an authority to the team. Understands the interrelationship among functions and with other business areas. Serves as technical representative for department. Innovation - Identifies and manages risks understanding business needs. Ensures the development and implementation of leading-edge products and clinical measurement techniques internally/across sites/platforms. Customer Focus - Develops and ensures departmental or platform initiatives maximize customer value at lowest cost. Interdependent Partnering - Sponsors departmental and cross-functional team development. Removes barriers. Provides project leadership or participates as a team member on major initiatives that have high impact to the business. Key member of clinical sciences leadership team. Applies influence across departments and the business. Organizational & People Development - Accountable for organizational depth to meet present and future business needs, looking across J&J companies. Serves as a change agent for global efficiency. Essential Responsibilities Provide leadership and long-term vision to the Clinical Science, Equipment Platform team to support Johnson & Johnson Visions clinical, regulatory and business objectives. Lead, develop and drive clinical strategy in equipment, while supporting the global clinical science team. Ensure design, execution and reporting of quality, innovative clinical studies to support new product development while ensuring safety of clinical study subjects/patients. Evaluate clinical performance of new ophthalmic drugs/devices/combination technologies for internal projects and through review of business development opportunities. Support communications with FDA and other worldwide health authorities concerning clinical/medical issues. Serve as technical/medical lead for development and review of global clinical strategies, clinical plans, clinical evaluation, and market support protocol input. Prepare and own the budget for clinical science equipment platform and ensure that appropriate resources are assigned the team resulting in quality, innovative, efficient clinical studies that meet timelines. Leads the performance and development of assigned staff, providing training and opportunities for growth. Ensures the department''s objectives and accomplishments meet the organization''s goals and strategic plan. QualificationsBachelors Degree required; Advanced Degree (MD, OD, PhD) preferred - advanced management training or experience preferred; Ophthalmology experience and experience in leading clinical research programs and staff in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry preferred Sound knowledge of regulatory strategies to gain and maintain the marketing status of the product portfolio. Strong organizational, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively influence upper management, affiliates, regulatory agencies, and industry to ensure that regulatory and business needs are met. Understanding of the concept and application of Good Clinical Practices and clinical design. Ability to travel 10%-20% of the time is required. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Primary LocationUnited States-California-Santa Ana-1700 E Saint Andrew PlaceOrganizationJohnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc (6234)Job FunctionR&DRequisition ID2105944849W

Created: 2025-11-01