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Functioning as a primary surgeon, with a primary focus on cardiovascular procedures, to provide surgical expertise and technical leadership during research, development, and evaluation of surgical devices using animate, inanimate, and cadaveric models.

• Conduct or direct surgical investigations for product development and preclinical evidence generation.
• Use scientific and surgical expertise to evaluate functionality, efficacy, and safety of medical devices during acquisition, licensure, discovery, development, and product change evaluations.
• Provide biomedical expertise by making unbiased recommendations to ETHICON teams regarding new technologies and interaction of device concepts on living tissue.
• Provide technical direction and execution within Preclinical Research for surgical investigation and development of medical devices.
• Collaborate with Preclinical Research team to apply clinically relevant models for product evaluation while meeting preclinical study design, execution, and timeline requirements.
• Support the Preclinical Research team with the development of animal models.
• Communicate business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• If supervising staff, ensure subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed are available.
• Ensure personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures; know and follow ETHICON policies and procedures related to work activities performed in area of responsibility.
• Utilize interpersonal skills and collaboration to enhance team processes and drive surgical efficiency/quality within Preclinical Research, ETHICON, and J&J.
• Function as key Preclinical Research team member by supporting department, ETHICON, and J&J goals, actively participating in and collaborating with the external scientific community.
• Perform other duties assigned as needed.

• Doctorate degree (DVM/VMD from an AVMA accredited program; MD acceptable with significant preclinical experience).
• Surgeon residency training and board certification (DACVS) preferred.
• Certification as Surgical Research Specialist (SRS) through the Academy of Surgical Research may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical principles and theory, with specific training in cardiovascular procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in performing fluoroscopic angiography in large animals.
• Experience executing preclinical and/or clinical studies, including GLP, with external contract research organizations preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the preclinical research team.
• Familiarity with Medical Device Product Development preferred.
• Knowledge of preclinical regulatory requirements for FDA and notified bodies outside the US preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of cardiovascular surgery and interventional procedures.
• Deep knowledge of animal and human anatomy and physiology, as well as biological systems.
• Demonstrated analytical problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrated surgical expertise during research, development, & evaluation using animate, inanimate, and cadaveric models.
• Ability to work as a technical leader, team member, and role model for preclinical staff.
• Excellent communication skills – written, oral, and listening.
• Working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to clearly document and communicate plans and results.
• Motivated and diligent to complete studies/surgical procedures on time and with high quality.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Serve as a preclinical subject matter expert on technical/surgical evaluation concerning device performance.
• Bring new scientific principles/innovative technical solutions to projects / studies.
• Robust surgical technique & mastery of open and laparoscopic procedures spanning multiple animal models.
• Robotic surgical experience desired, but not required.
• Knowledge of regulations regarding medical device development and use of live animals in preclinical research.

This position is based in Cincinnati, OH, and requires up to 25% travel.

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.