Staff R&D Scientist

Antler; Groningen; On-site; EUR 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Volunteer leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

JnJ Surgical Vision in Groningen, Netherlands, is seeking a Staff R&D Scientist to join the IOL optics and vision science team. You will design and develop intraocular lenses and advance optical metrology, supporting testing and IP activities.

The role leads multi-disciplinary teams across Europe, collaborates with research institutes and USA groups, and aims to push medical device innovation while ensuring regulatory alignment and high-quality documentation.

Qualifications

• PhD required with research experience in optics or vision science.
• Prefer 5+ years in relevant R&D roles.
• Proficient in optical design principles and simulations.
• Strong project definition and collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of new concepts for medical devices from ideation to market.
• Lead design and development of intraocular lenses and optical metrology.
• Develop test methods and validation systems for IOLs.
• Lead requirements development, docs, protocols and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and research institutes.
• Support IP strategy and evaluate external ideation.
• Lead multi-disciplinary research teams with European institutes.
• Coordinate with R&D groups in the USA.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Optics, Physics or Vision Science, or Mechanical Modelling

Tools

Zemax

OSLO

Job description

Job Function

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function

Clinical Development & Research – Non-MD

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Groningen, Netherlands

Job Description

Staff R&D Scientist

2-Year contract with intention of extending.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

About Vision

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 vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

AMO Groningen BV

AMO Groningen BV is specialized in the development, improvement and manufacturing of state-of-the-art surgical ophthalmic products, mainly intraocular lenses. The facility consists of small and integrated Research, Development and Manufacturing teams that have strong track records.

Staff R&D Scientist Search

We are searching for the best talent for Staff R&D Scientist for our JnJ Surgical Vision located in Groningen, Netherlands.

Purpose

The Staff R&D Scientist is a key addition to the IOL optics and vision science team located in Groningen, The Netherlands, Europe. He/She will be responsible for R&D activities related to the design and development of intraocular lenses and will support the development of new optical metrology for testing intraocular lenses.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Participate in the development of new concepts for unique medical devices from ideation to market phase.
• Lead in design and development of new intraocular lenses and new optical metrology for testing intraocular lenses.
• Develop test methods and validation systems to characterize new and existing intraocular lenses.
• Lead requirements development, documentation of design, writing and execution of protocols and reports.
• Participate in leading expert networks.
• Build and maintain relationships with critical partners and notified bodies. Lead expert networks and write grant proposals.
• Stay current with the status of competitive products, with cutting‑edge medical device industry and with technological trends to ensure innovative product design. Investigate and evaluate existing technologies.
• Contribute to IP strategy and assess external ideation.
• Lead multi-disciplinary research teams and will be responsible for initiating and conducting independent research tasks with European research institutes.
• Work closely within a cross‑functional team and with research institutes and R&D groups in USA.

Qualifications / Requirements

• PhD in Optics, Physics or Vision Science, or Mechanical Modelling
• Preferably 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Proficient in optical design principles, using Zemax, OSLO or other design tools to design and simulate optical systems
• Has good level contacts regarding project and program definition
• Demonstrated research experience and interest in technology development

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is €64,000 to €103,040 on an annual basis and includes 8% holiday allowance.

Benefits

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*:

• an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions
• vacation days
• parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
• bereavement leave
• caregiver leave
• volunteer leave
• well-being reimbursement
• programs for financial, physical and mental health
• service anniversary and recognition awards
• employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

Required Skills

Communication, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Teamwork

Preferred Skills

Clinical Data Management, Clinical Evaluations, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Data Savvy, Drug Discovery Development, Ethical and Participant Safety Considerations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Industry Analysis, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Regulatory Affairs Management, Relationship Building, Research Documents, Safety-Oriented, Scientific Research, Standard Scientific Processes and Procedures, Technologically Savvy