Principal Scientist, Preclinical Robotics & MedTech

Biopharma Careers; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 120 hours/year

Sick time 40 hours/year

Holiday pay 13 days/year

Parental Leave

Volunteer Leave

Military Spouse Time-Off

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Principal Scientist, Preclinical, Robotics & Digital Solutions in Cincinnati. The role is on-site and may require travel. You will shape preclinical plans for MedTech Surgery robotics and interact with regulators to advance product development and submissions.

The candidate will lead GLP and non-GLP studies, build cross-functional partnerships, and drive evidence generation across global teams to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or related discipline required.
• Advanced degree (master’s or Ph.D.) preferred for seniority.
• Experience with FDA 21 CFR part 58 (GLPs) desired.
• 8+ years in preclinical research and related science.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers global preclinical evidence strategies aligned to R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial needs.
• Ensures input from regional MedTech leads for evidence generation strategies.
• Designs and supports studies to meet pre-market and post-market needs.
• Plans and executes preclinical animal studies for safety and performance; includes IACUC protocols.

Skills

Clinical Evaluations

Coaching

Critical Thinking

Drug Discovery Development

Entrepreneurship

Good Clinical Practice

Leadership

Medicines and Device Development

Organizing

Regulatory Affairs Management

Relationship Building

Research Documents

Safety-Oriented

Scientific Research

Standard Scientific Processes

Strategic Change

Study Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science

Master’s or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

GLP SOPs

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Principal Scientist, Preclinical, Robotics & Digital Solutions in Cincinnati. The role is on-site and may require travel. You will shape preclinical plans for MedTech Surgery robotics and interact with regulators to advance product development and submissions.

The candidate will lead GLP and non-GLP studies, build cross-functional partnerships, and drive evidence generation across global teams to improve patient outcomes.