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 **Job Function:** Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development **Job Sub** **Function:** Clinical Development & Research – Non-MD **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** Santa Clara, California, United States of America **Job Description:** We are searching for the best talent for a Associate Director Clinical and Preclinical, located in Santa Clara, California. \#Li-Hybrid Purpose: **You will be responsible for :** + Lead team of clinical and preclinical research professionals to develop and deliver appropriate global evidence generation strategies (preclinical studies, postmarket studies, investigator initiated, real world evidence) aligned to R&D, Regulatory, Professional Education and Commercial needs for the MONARCH Platform + Ensure input and strong alignment from key regional MedTech leads and other strategically important countries/regions in the development of the clinical and preclinical evidence generation strategies + Contribute and support the design of appropriate studies to meet premarket and postmarket needs + Strengthen capability in and drive implementation of real-world evidence to deliver cost-effective evidence solutions + Identify areas of highest impact for the MONARCH portfolio, create and implement solutions that significantly impact ROI, and communicate impact across the organization + Develop network with key surgeons in the US and globally to assist in execution of the evidence strategy + Lead teams to ensure appropriate interpretation and dissemination of all evidence generated, based on evidence dissemination strategy, including study reports, abstracts, manuscripts, etc. + Support clinical and preclinical scientific discussions with regulatory agencies / notified bodies to drive support of the clinical, preclinical, and regulatory strategy, including proposed studies; review process of evidence generated for marketing authorization, line extensions, etc., including during sponsor regulatory inspections + Provide scientific, technical, and strategic assessment and/or oversight on New Business Development opportunities, and support acquisition of innovative products/devices that will position our company for future growth and success + Demonstrate the ability to influence, shape and lead teams + Develop talent to provide strategic and scientific clinical and preclinical research capability, including responsibility for professional development of direct reports + Have experience in effective management of project budget processes + Through transparent leadership, be a key leader in developing a high-performing team with a global culture + Build successful relationships internally and develop partnerships with key business partners and customers/investigators **Qualifications / Requirements:** + A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or a related discipline is required. An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) is preferred. + A minimum of 8 years of related scientific / technical experience, including leadership / management role within Clinical and/or Preclinical Research is required. + A minimum of 2 years of people management-related experience is required. + Experience working in Robotics is strongly preferred. + Expertise in clinical and preclinical science and processes along with a broad and extensive understanding of product development processes, team dynamics, related healthcare market environment, clinical trends, and global clinical trial regulations is required. + Experience in support of global regulatory submissions for medical devices, biologics, or drugs (including PMA/BLA/NDA and/or their global counterparts) is preferred. + Ability to lead a team of clinical and preclinical scientists to provide strategic and scientific research input across NPD and LCM projects is preferred. + Proven track record of contributing to clinical and/or preclinical programs on time, within budget and in compliance to SOPs and regulations is required. · This position will be located in Santa Clara, CA and may require up to 25% domestic and international travel. _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._ **The anticipated base pay range for this position is :** $168,000 to $271000 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: 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 of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. http://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