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Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Principal Scientific Communications - Shockwave Medical (Remote) to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.

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/.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

The Principal, Scientific Communications, is responsible for the execution of high-quality scientific communications and medical information deliverables. This high-impact role will ensure that all scientific communications are accurate and compliant and will provide expertise in support of the development of new scientific content. Scientific content includes the development of abstracts, posters, slide decks and scientific manuscripts in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to drive the execution of the overall scientific communications strategy. This position will be expected to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with external healthcare providers (HCPs), ultimately leading to peer-reviewed evidence dissemination generated from studies. This role requires a high level of autonomy to deliver on business priorities.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for successful execution of all activities related to the preparation of scientific publications (i.e., scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations), including program management

• Drive process improvements in the Shockwave Medical scientific communications program to ensure all scientific communications are aligned with the Shockwave Medical evidence dissemination strategy.

• Establish, maintain, and expand business relationships with cross-functional team members collaborating on publication projects, including external experts (KOL engagement, physicians, and other health care professionals) to ensure accurate and timely completion/delivery of information based on publication plans.

• Support exploratory clinical data analysis and interpretation of clinical trial data.

• Perform comprehensive literature searches and clinical evidence mapping to develop and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of current scientific literature.

• Collaborate with internal and external medical writers / scientific communications team members to drive successful execution of scientific communications deliverables.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field of study. Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, MD, PharmD, etc).

• 10+ years of related experience in scientific communications within the medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical communications industries or relevant combination of an advanced degree and related experience.

• Medical device industry experience in cardiovascular medicine highly preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise in preparing scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, abstracts and slide decks for presentation at scientific meetings.

• Demonstrated ability to understand, summarize, and convey scientific data in a clear and concise manner.

• Ensure that the publication development process and all materials produced comply with current relevant guidelines, including but not limited to the ICMJE and GPP3.

• Knowledge of FDA and international regulations and guidelines including, but not limited to clinical investigations, GCPs, SOPs, submissions, product launch, labeling, advertising and promotion, product vigilance, and ADVAMED Code.

• Ability to develop and maintain key opinion leader relationships.

• Experience and proficiency in performing comprehensive literature searches.

• Works effectively independently and on cross-functional teams.

• Effective written, verbal and presentation skills across various audiences.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining flexibility and resilience.

• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and Endnote bibliographic software.

• Fundamental knowledge of biostatistical and clinical research concepts.

• High attention to detail and accuracy, excellent critical thinking skills.

• Good prioritization and organizational skills.

• Entrepreneurial “hands-on” experience. Pro-active and a “can do” attitude.

• Flexible, with a strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time depending on business need.

Pay Transparency:

• The anticipated salary range for this position is US: $105, 000 - $169, 050 / Bay Area: $121, 000 - $194, 350

• The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. 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)).

• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

• 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

  • 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

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.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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