Senior Field Research Specialist
Apply NowCompany: Johnson and Johnson
Location: Danvers, MA 01923
Description:
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:
MedTech Sales
Job Sub Function:
Technical Sales - MedTech (Commission)
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America, Irvine, California, United States of America, Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America
Job Description:
We are searching the best talent for a Senior Field Research Specialist to join our MedTech Team. This is a field-based role. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.
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
Purpose:
The Senior Field Research Specialist will be responsible for outstanding clinical trial execution at Abiomed to optimize patient safety, trial enrollment, and data integrity. Collaborating cross-functionally with Abiomed stakeholders and leveraging strong relationships with clinical site personnel including physicians, nurses, and clinical research specialists, the Field Research Specialist supports site selection and startup, drives patient recruitment, and supports challenging protocol troubleshooting scenarios. As a subject matter expert on clinical trial protocol, the Field Research Specialist acts a liaison between Abiomed and the medical community, constantly communicating important information to investigators and customers - and parlaying clinical trial experience, knowledge, and feedback ("Voice of Investigator") to Abiomed cross-functional partners such as R&D, medical affairs, marketing, sales, and education.
You will be responsible for:
Qualifications:
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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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$100,000-$151,000
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. 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: oVacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year oSick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year oHoliday 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. https://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.
Job Function:
MedTech Sales
Job Sub Function:
Technical Sales - MedTech (Commission)
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America, Irvine, California, United States of America, Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America
Job Description:
We are searching the best talent for a Senior Field Research Specialist to join our MedTech Team. This is a field-based role. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.
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
Purpose:
The Senior Field Research Specialist will be responsible for outstanding clinical trial execution at Abiomed to optimize patient safety, trial enrollment, and data integrity. Collaborating cross-functionally with Abiomed stakeholders and leveraging strong relationships with clinical site personnel including physicians, nurses, and clinical research specialists, the Field Research Specialist supports site selection and startup, drives patient recruitment, and supports challenging protocol troubleshooting scenarios. As a subject matter expert on clinical trial protocol, the Field Research Specialist acts a liaison between Abiomed and the medical community, constantly communicating important information to investigators and customers - and parlaying clinical trial experience, knowledge, and feedback ("Voice of Investigator") to Abiomed cross-functional partners such as R&D, medical affairs, marketing, sales, and education.
You will be responsible for:
- Provide field support for clinical research related enrollment and procedures.
- Serve as a protocol and clinical trial procedure expert and resource Abiomed stakeholders, physicians, and research personnel at the site.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of clinical sites in the assigned territory.
- Understand and assess investigators' interests and qualifications.
- Identify appropriate investigators as defined by study-specific requirements and by the applicable regulatory code.
- Maintain open communication and relationships with key site personnel including the Principal Investigator, Research Coordinator, as well as regulatory and legal personnel.
- Proactively and critically examine ways to enhance overall clinical trial performance.
- Facilitate communication between clinical sites and other Abiomed clinical staff (e.g., CRA, study team, Contracts Associate), as needed.
- Manage the following aspects of study progress, including, but not limited to:
- Start Up
- Nominate, approach, and complete qualification processes including establishing site/sponsor expectations for study execution.
- Facilitate contract/budget escalations as part of the start-up process.
- Develop site-specific strategies to promote appropriate patient enrollment. Identify site successes and challenges and assist in implementing troubleshooting techniques that promote study goal achievement.
- Provide ongoing feedback concerning all aspects of study progress, specifically enrollment related, for the purpose of developing and implementing strategies that will optimize patient safety and contribute to organizational and corporate goals/objectives.
- Provide support for all study-related aspects to research partners, including but not limited to the following questions: protocol, standard of care, clinical trial reimbursement, etc.
- Collaborate with and provide feedback to Clinical Scientists and study teams in the development of clinical study deliverables, such as protocol design, source documentation, work instructions, patient recruitment materials and product training.
- Identify and communicate best practices relevant to clinical trial execution.
- Seek opportunities to continue demonstrating and developing research knowledge, and organizational leadership qualities.
- Collaborate with Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, R&D, marketing, and commercial teams to support and advance key projects.
- Serve as a scientific interface with healthcare professionals.
- Develop collaborative cross-divisional team relationships.
- Transfers clinical trial knowledge and experience into meaningful input and feedback to cross functional partners in R&D, medical affairs, marketing, sales, and education.
- Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, nursing, biological sciences, a related field, equivalent or related certification in cardiology.
- Typically, a minimum of 5 years of relevant clinical experience, with in-depth knowledge of cardiology, heart failure, cardiac surgery, and related cardiovascular technologies
- Direct patient support in Cath lab or operating room is a plus.
- Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
- Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
- Advanced verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Exceptional presentation and influence skills.
- Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner.
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
- Ability to travel approximately 70% - US & EU field (Will support both US and EU)
- Excellent Clinical acumen and product knowledge
- Experience with multiple complex projects
- Leadership with Mentoring and onboarding of new team members in prior experience
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.
#LI-Remote
#LI-AM
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$100,000-$151,000
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. 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: oVacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year oSick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year oHoliday 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. https://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.