Santa Clara, California, US
5 hours ago
Principal Clinical Evaluation Specialist - Remote

Johnson Johnson is hiring for aPrincipal Clinical Evaluation Specialist to join our team.

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/.

Shockwave Medical, Inc., recently acquired by Johnson Johnson, is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Shockwave Medical 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 Clinical Evaluation Specialist requires experience in the writing of medical device clinical regulatory documents. The position will mainly focus on development of Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs) and associated documents including Clinical Evaluation Plans (CEPs), Literature Search Protocols and Reports (LSPs/LSRs) and Post Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) Plans. The main purpose of this job is to author and develop clinical evaluation reports (CERs) per MEDDEV 2.7.1 Rev 4 and MDR regulations to meet essential requirements in support of submission for CE Mark application to obtain Declaration of Conformity and EU market clearance, recertification, and proposed indication/labeling changes, as well as CER updates to maintain EU product conformance. This job may be expanded to support other clinical evidence documents, including the support of the clinical sections of a PMA/PMAs (US Class III), IDE (US Class II/III), 510K (US Class III), other international medical device applications or other technical writing needs as applicable.

Essential Job Functions

Authors clinical documentation- mainly the Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER) and supporting ancillary documents (CEPs, LSP, LSR, PMCF) including the clinical section of regulatory authority requests for the entire portfolio. Acquires knowledge of therapeutic areas, competitor devices, current clinical/market developments, literature review processes and the ability to stay current with current literature. Develops comprehensive, systematic literature search protocols, performs in-depth literature searches to support CER and other clinical evidence reports and gains knowledge and understanding of current scientific literature required to support identified product lines and related clinical studies. Responsible for staying informed about applicable clinical landscapes and trends. Provides product guidance to Clinical Office of Medical Affairs and other functions (as appropriate) to help with conducting literature searches on products/product families. Reviews literature, interprets and summarizes risks, analyzes alternate therapies and device specific benefits from literature; collects and summarizes primary data to support risk assessment. Critically appraises scientific literature and writes clinical summaries for products and procedures. Manages CER timelines required by product development teams and global Regulatory Bodies by utilizing the appropriate project management tools. Interacts with cross-functional teams to define the plan and strategy for development of the CER or other clinical sections for new products requiring CE Mark or International Product Registration. Responsible for proofreading, editing, formatting, and reviewing comment integration and document completion/approval activities. Performs periodic reviews of risk documentation and product labeling; ensures appropriate updates are implemented. Provides clinical perspective and support to guide new product development for CE Mark/International product registration purposes. Authors protocols and/or routine clinical study progress reports. Ensures compliance with corporate (e.g., SOP's) and regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and US and OUS guidelines). May support other medical writing/scientific communication efforts (I.e. peer reviewed publication, white paper, podium presentation) as requested Other duties as required.

Johnson Johnson is hiring for aPrincipal Clinical Evaluation Specialist to join our team.

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/.

Shockwave Medical, Inc., recently acquired by Johnson Johnson, is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Shockwave Medical 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 Clinical Evaluation Specialist requires experience in the writing of medical device clinical regulatory documents. The position will mainly focus on development of Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs) and associated documents including Clinical Evaluation Plans (CEPs), Literature Search Protocols and Reports (LSPs/LSRs) and Post Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) Plans. The main purpose of this job is to author and develop clinical evaluation reports (CERs) per MEDDEV 2.7.1 Rev 4 and MDR regulations to meet essential requirements in support of submission for CE Mark application to obtain Declaration of Conformity and EU market clearance, recertification, and proposed indication/labeling changes, as well as CER updates to maintain EU product conformance. This job may be expanded to support other clinical evidence documents, including the support of the clinical sections of a PMA/PMAs (US Class III), IDE (US Class II/III), 510K (US Class III), other international medical device applications or other technical writing needs as applicable.

Essential Job Functions

Authors clinical documentation- mainly the Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER) and supporting ancillary documents (CEPs, LSP, LSR, PMCF) including the clinical section of regulatory authority requests for the entire portfolio. Acquires knowledge of therapeutic areas, competitor devices, current clinical/market developments, literature review processes and the ability to stay current with current literature. Develops comprehensive, systematic literature search protocols, performs in-depth literature searches to support CER and other clinical evidence reports and gains knowledge and understanding of current scientific literature required to support identified product lines and related clinical studies. Responsible for staying informed about applicable clinical landscapes and trends. Provides product guidance to Clinical Office of Medical Affairs and other functions (as appropriate) to help with conducting literature searches on products/product families. Reviews literature, interprets and summarizes risks, analyzes alternate therapies and device specific benefits from literature; collects and summarizes primary data to support risk assessment. Critically appraises scientific literature and writes clinical summaries for products and procedures. Manages CER timelines required by product development teams and global Regulatory Bodies by utilizing the appropriate project management tools. Interacts with cross-functional teams to define the plan and strategy for development of the CER or other clinical sections for new products requiring CE Mark or International Product Registration. Responsible for proofreading, editing, formatting, and reviewing comment integration and document completion/approval activities. Performs periodic reviews of risk documentation and product labeling; ensures appropriate updates are implemented. Provides clinical perspective and support to guide new product development for CE Mark/International product registration purposes. Authors protocols and/or routine clinical study progress reports. Ensures compliance with corporate (e.g., SOP's) and regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and US and OUS guidelines). May support other medical writing/scientific communication efforts (I.e. peer reviewed publication, white paper, podium presentation) as requested Other duties as required. Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field of study 10 years of technical writing experience in the medical device industry with at least 3 years of direct experience in CER writing Expertise in medical device applicable regulations including but not limited to, MEDDEV 2.7.1, MDR, PMA, 510K, IDE and Japan Experience in the application of therapeutic and device knowledge to develop CERs Strong experience in conducting literature searches, reviews and appraisal of scientific data Strong experience in protocol development, writing clinical section for regulatory submission and clinical evaluation report writing Ability to identify critical information needs and identify stakeholders within clinical evaluation assessment and report development Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in technical or scientific writing; demonstrated effective scientific writing skills Excellent critical and analytical thinking skills Must have a high level of attention to detail, accuracy and organization Must be able to work effectively on cross-functional teams Must be able to manage multiple projects across various disciplines Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Additional Information:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $115,000 to $197,800 annually.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)).Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar yearSick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearAdditional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits#LI-Remote

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.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned or negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field of study 10 years of technical writing experience in the medical device industry with at least 3 years of direct experience in CER writing Expertise in medical device applicable regulations including but not limited to, MEDDEV 2.7.1, MDR, PMA, 510K, IDE and Japan Experience in the application of therapeutic and device knowledge to develop CERs Strong experience in conducting literature searches, reviews and appraisal of scientific data Strong experience in protocol development, writing clinical section for regulatory submission and clinical evaluation report writing Ability to identify critical information needs and identify stakeholders within clinical evaluation assessment and report development Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in technical or scientific writing; demonstrated effective scientific writing skills Excellent critical and analytical thinking skills Must have a high level of attention to detail, accuracy and organization Must be able to work effectively on cross-functional teams Must be able to manage multiple projects across various disciplines Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Additional Information:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $115,000 to $197,800 annually.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)).Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar yearSick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearAdditional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits#LI-Remote

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.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned or negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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.

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.

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