New · posted Nov 1
Johnson & Johnson · Medical Devices
Clinical Research Leader
- Irvine, CA
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
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 jnj.com
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Our J&J MedTech Electrophysiology clinical team is currently recruiting for a Clinical Research Leader. This role is located in Irvine, California.
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
- Serve as a Clinical Research Lead to execute and manage company sponsored clinical trials, ensuring compliance with timelines and study milestones, for Biosense Webster.
- Oversight/execution of feasibility, selection, set up, conduct and closure of the trial within the allocated countries, in accordance with the ICH-GCP, applicable legislation and Company Standard Operating Procedures.
- Serves as the main contact for clinical trial sites (e.g. site management).
- Develop clinical trial documents (e.g. study protocol, informed consents, CRF, monitoring plan, study manual, investigator brochure, annual reports) with minimal direction.
- Ensure trial registration from study initiation through posting of results and support publications as needed; (e.g. on www.clinicaltrials.gov)
- Management/oversight of ordering, tracking, and accountability of investigational products and trial materials.
- Communicate and collaborate with site personnel, IRBs/ECs, contractors/vendors, and company personnel.
- Lead all aspects of development and execution of Investigator agreements and trial payments.
- Leads clinical data review to prepare data for statistical analyses and publications.
- If applicable, may perform monitoring activities including site qualification visits, site initiation visits, interim monitoring visits or close out visits based on study need.
- If applicable, as part of a clinical study, may provide on-site procedural protocol compliance and data collection support to the center.
- Contribute to the assessment of the literature and to the interpretations and disseminations of all evidence generated.
- Responsible for clinical projects, through partnership with the study core team leading to delivery of clinical project commitments.
- Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level. Function as a trusted resource of accurate, up-to-date project knowledge as requested by key team member.
- Supervise and manage assigned project budgets to ensure adherence to business plans.
- Support clinical scientific discussions with regulatory agencies to drive support of the clinical and regulatory strategy.
- Develop a strong understanding of the pipeline, product portfolio and business needs.
- Serve as the clinical representative on the Product Development team.
- Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures.
- Should develop a strong understanding of the pipeline, product portfolio and business needs.
- Generally manages work with limited supervision, dependent on project complexity. Independent decision-making for simple and more advanced situations but requires minimal guidance for complex situations.
- Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
- Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
- For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
- Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
- May perform other duties assigned as needed.
What you need
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science or other related field with at least 6 years clinical research experience is required or Masters degree in Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science or other related field with at least 5 years clinical research experience is required OR PhD in Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science or other related field with at least 3 years clinical research experience is required
- Experience with project/team leadership is required.
- Relevant industry certifications are preferred (examples may include; CCRA, CCRC, CCRP, RAC, CDE, GCP, ISO 14155, MDR, MEDDEV).
- Medical device experience highly preferred.
- CRO experience and site management and clinical site monitoring are assets.
- Experience delivering presentations and writing clinical reports is preferred.
- This position will require on-site work in Irvine, CA, on average up to 2-3 days weekly, as well as attendance at critical on-site meetings as scheduled.
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 ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Preferred Skillsnice to have
Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Evaluations, Clinical Trial Protocols, Coaching, Consulting, Data Savvy, Drug Discovery Development, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Persistence and Tenacity, Regulatory Affairs Management, Research Documents, Resource Management, Safety-Oriented, Scientific Research, Technologically Savvy
Pay and benefits
$109,000 – $174,800 a year
Employer providedThe anticipated base pay range for this position is
$109,000.00 - $174,800.00
Vacation (120 hours per year)
Sick time (40 hours per year)
13days
Holiday pay (13 days per year)
Parental leave (480 hours)
Caregiver and bereavement leave
Volunteer leave (32 hours per year)
Where you'll work
Irvine, CAHybridOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Job Function
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development
Job Sub Function
Clinical Development & Research – Non-MD
Job Category
Scientific/Technology
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Irvine, California, United States of America
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Additional Description for Pay Transparency
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - 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.
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The context around this role
Live data · November 1, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 8% above the US median for Clinical Trial Management roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in the US6 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $109,000 | — | $174,800 |
| All US (middle half) | $104,250 | $131,000 | $170,500 |
This role: Johnson & Johnson's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Trial Management roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Clinical Trial Management
The general path across 69 open Clinical Trial Management roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Johnson & Johnson's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 41 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership13
- Clinical trial conduct10
- GMP and compliance7
- Documentation and SOPs7
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Regulatory submissions2
- Lab testing and methods1
- Validation and qualification1
- Data and digital systems1
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By discipline
- Quality25 53%
- Clinical14 30%
- Regulatory8 17%
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- Associate & Specialist14 30%
- Senior & Principal13 28%
- Manager12 26%
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Clinical Research Leader at Johnson & Johnson
Applications close November 2. $109K–$175K a year, employer provided.