Staff R&D Scientist

Biopharma Careers; Groningen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Groningen seeks a Staff Scientist to lead the development of intraocular lenses and optical metrology from ideation through validation and market readiness. You will develop test methods, write protocols and collaborate with European research institutes as well as USA groups in a multidisciplinary R&D setting.

You will contribute to IP strategy, stay ahead of competing technologies and actively participate in expert networks to advance innovative medical devices.

Qualifications

• PhD in optics, physics or vision science.
• Preferably 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in optical design using Zemax/OSLO.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts for unique medical devices from ideation to market.
• Lead design and development of intraocular lenses and optical metrology.
• Develop test methods and validation systems for lenses.
• Lead requirements development, protocols and reports.
• Collaborate with European research institutes and US groups.
• Participate in expert networks and grant proposals.
• Support IP strategy and monitor external technologies.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Creativity/initiative

Education

PhD in optics/ physics/ vision science

Tools

Zemax OSLO

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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

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 Scientist

Tasks and responsibilities

• 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.
• Participates in leading expert networks
• Builds and maintains 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 technology 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.

Requirements

• PhD in optics, physics or vision science, 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
• Deep expertise in own areas and subject mater expert for several subjects
• Has good level contacts regarding project and program definition
• Demonstrated research experience and interest in technology development
• Strong problem solving skills
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, creative, flexible, positive attitude individual with the initiative and drive for timely completion of goals
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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/.