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Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Staff R&D Scientist

  • Job title Staff R&D Scientist
  • Function Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development
  • Sub function Clinical Development & Research & Non-MD
  • Category Senior Scientist, Clinical Development & Research & Non-MD (ST6)
  • Location Groningen, Netherlands
  • Date posted
  • Requisition number 2406214493W
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Description

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Staff R&D Scientist for our JnJ Surgical Vision located in Groningen, Netherlands.


JnJ Surgical Vision is focused on providing the full range of advanced optical technologies and support to help eye care professionals deliver optimal vision and lifestyle experiences to patients of all ages.

AMO Groningen BV is specialized in the development, improvement and manufacturing of state of the art surgical ophthalmic products, mainly intra-ocular lenses. The facility consists of small and integrated Research, Development and Manufacturing teams that have strong track records. The team is expanding and we are currently looking for a talent for the position of:


Staff Scientist



Tasks and responsibilities

The Senior 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. Key tasks and responsibilities are:



  • 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.

Qualifications

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

Remuneration

We offer a full-time job in a dynamic environment, with a lot of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We offer professional expatriate, removal and relocating services. Compensation & Benefits are on bench-mark level and a framework for further growth and development is well established.

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 https://www.jnj.com/.


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