Johnson and Johnson is currently seeking a Medical Officer, Electrophysiology located in Irvine, 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/. For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong. The Medical Officer, Electrophysiology will be instrumental in driving medical strategy and supporting the clinical needs of our marketed products. This will include building out a Medical Scientific Liaison team. This position will build and develop strong relationships with external physicians critical to support the development of our Electrophysiology portfolio. This position is responsible for developing and executing the vision, mission and goals for the Medical Office, in alignment with the company’s business strategy. This position will play a pivotal role in shaping the medical direction of Electrophysiology, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving innovation in medical technology development. This role will provide medical and scientific leadership expertise in the area of Electrophysiology and the management of patients in related clinical disciplines. The successful candidate will report directly to the VP of Scientific Affairs and will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop strategy and achieve business objectives. Responsibilities: Organizational Leadership: Oversight of Medical Office for Electrophysiology + Provide deep electrophysiology insights, gather, assimilate, and translate opportunities to address unmet rhythm management needs to inform the Franchise innovation agenda + Provides medical input into Target Product Profile + Risk management and safety oversight across end-to-end processes, including medical input into adverse event reporting, complaints, Health Hazard Evaluations, Field Action Committee and Complaint Review Board. + Ability to provide independent, medical input to critically evaluate clinical risk, and make evidence-based risk benefit determinations / assessments. + Lead medical input into critical business decisions regarding potential patient safety issues. + Analysis and interpretation of signals and trends from multiple inputs including clinical data, literature, complaints, etc. Provides strategic direction to members of the medical affairs department. + Oversee the MSL organization - Responsible for managing operational aspects of their teams (e.g., budget, performance, and compliance), as well as implementing workforce and succession plans to meet business needs. External Engagements: KOLs / Ad Boards / Physicians / Academic Institutions / FDA + Bring and develop strong relationships with the top academic clinical physician leaders in the field of Electrophysiology and related clinical fields + Develop and sustain strong relationships with senior leaders at the FDA + Reviews and approve key regulatory submissions and communications with the FDA and other regulators + Collaborating with Electrophysiologists (EPs) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in to identify unmet needs and define the necessary solutions to inform strategies for customer collaboration, innovation, education, and strategic partnerships, not limited to, but particularly focused on Electrophysiology + Develop relationships with top academic leaders who are investigating Electrophysiology or leading clinical trials in space + Build and sustain KOL relationships through clinical expertise and collaborate with other functions interfacing with customers / physicians + Articulates value proposition of our innovation externally and defends innovation when necessary within a competitive environment + Provides appropriate messaging to external KOLs and strategic ad-boards regarding the future of EP and direction we can take to continue leadership in this market + Continuously seek ways to improve customer experience and implement initiatives to enhance satisfaction and loyalty Cross Function Leadership & Collaborations + Build strong internal relationships/partnerships and enhances collaboration by breaking down silos across the organization + Provides counsel on large / complex product research projects in preparation for health authority submissions + Defining and overseeing the evidence required for market approval of new solutions in electrophysiology and structural heart. Work closely with Medical Science Liaisons to develop and implement clinical evidence strategy + Serve as the voice of the customer across broad range of business topics to ensure strong customer-centric mindset and clinical applicability. Representing customer perspective in strategic discussions, ensuring customers’ needs and perspectives are prioritized in decision making process + Provides clinical perspective to Commercial, Marketing, Evidence Generation, Education, R&D, Regulatory, Clinical, Pre-clinical and Health Economics and Market Access in support of the development of strategy and product development opportunities + Lead medical input into critical business decisions regarding potential patient safety issues + Leading technology assessment in partnership with new business development. Informing target selections and technology opportunities aligned with strategic portfolio priorities + Supports medical education team to ensure the relevant teams are on the forefront of emerging science, surgery, trends, technologies, and unmet needs through presence at key scientific meetings, relationship management with leading research physicians, medical delivery systems and government decision makers, critical evaluation of current literature and competitive activity, and in other domains where surgical / medical expertise is required + Innovates and advances training programs that address educational gaps among clinical professionals aligned with company strategy + Responsible for leading the creation of Life Cycle Medical affairs (e.g., copy review, medical information requests, medical input CERs, etc.) + Helps to inform business and cross functional partners what will be accepted in industry to alleviate economic challenges within hospital environment **Qualifications** + Board Certified MD with practical Electrophysiology experience + Class III Medical Device experience is required + Experience in an academic clinical / hospital environment + Extensive clinical practice experience (>10 years) in Electrophysiology or the diagnosis and treatment of AFib or Persistent AFib + A minimum of 3-4 years’ people management-related experience is required, including management of direct reports; + Demonstrated expertise and excellence in Electrophysiology of clinical practice and be recognized as a U.S. or international leader in publications, education and research in this area + In-depth knowledge of clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and healthcare compliance. + Strong understanding of medical device development processes and lifecycle management + Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex medical and scientific concepts effectively + High ethical standards and commitment to patient safety and healthcare quality + Experience in customer relationship management with VOC focus + Understands clinical trends and the Cardiovascular market environment, with connections in the digital / med tech ecosystem + Proven ability to be strong advocate for patient-centric and customer-centric decision making + Highly reputable externally and is capable of building key relationships and influencing externally and internally + Has strong relationships / experience to successfully work with FDA + Ability to lead and influence others in a complex matrix organization + Broad technical and business expertise and understand clinical disease state needs + Knowledge of medical device regulations and external standards is preferred + Track record of successful new product introductions to the market + Ability to lead a team of MSLs to provide strategic and scientific clinical research input across NPD and LCM projects + Ability to lead teams to deliver critical milestones + Ability to collaborate across different functional areas to ensure alignment with governance processes (assigning roles and responsibilities, setting priorities, managing deliverables, etc). and to meet business objectives + Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with key internal and external partners and stakeholders + Leadership requirement – ability to influence, shape and lead without direct reporting authority + Change agent in team progression + 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 + Possesses high emotional intelligence; possess excellent oral and written communication skills; possess excellent interpersonal skills for interactions with internal colleagues and external customers + Ability to lead and influence others in a complex matrix organization + 50% Travel Domestic and International is required 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. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com. 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 Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits