This job posting is anticipated to close on Aug 06 2026. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
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 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.
Job Function:
MedTech SalesJob Sub Function:
Clinical Sales – Hospital/Hospital Systems (Commission)Job Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of AmericaJob Description:
We are searching for the best talent for Principal Field Research Specialist.
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
This is a field-based role available in all states/cities within The United States. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from any location to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Leadership: Serve as the clinical authority, providing strategic insights to inform product development decisions. Collaborate with senior product managers, R&D and cross-functional teams to ensure clinical input is integrated into all stages of development.
- Research Excellence: Ensure our research activity and SOPs meet the highest clinical standards and align with workflow needs.
- Innovation and Optimization: Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and capitalize on new clinical opportunities. Develop comprehensive internal and external toolkits to optimize field research workflows.
- Data-Driven Insights: Collaborate cross functionally and commercial teams to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Strategic Relationships: Build and nurture strong relationships with external partners to drive future clinical trial success. Lead strategic initiatives, expanding existing partnerships and exploring new marketplaces.
- Quality Reviews: Perform clinical quality reviews of criteria, workflows, and technical build.
- Research Education: Design and lead educational sessions for internal and external teams on relevant clinical content.
- Project Management: Excels at leading multiple complex project initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required: advanced degree preferred MBA, MSN, DNP, APN
- 8-10+ years of clinical research experience after clinical training in related field
- Expertise in cardiac anatomy and cardiovascular health practices
- Training and specialization in heart failure, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery
- Prior experience leading teams with direct reports and/or via matrix reporting structure
- 50-70% Travel
Preferred:
- 10+ years in medical device industry
- Preferred advanced degree MBA, MSN, DNP, APN
- Impella experience a plus
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 & 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 contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $ 114,000- $182,850
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 (401k).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. Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits This job posting is anticipated to close on August, 6, 2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Advertising, Business Development, Customer Training, Hospital Operations, Innovation, Market Savvy, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Negotiation, Pricing Strategies, Process Improvements, Relationship Building, Representing, Sales, Sales Training, Strategic Sales Planning, Sustainable Procurement, Technical Credibility, Vendor Selection