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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

Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub** **Function:

Materials/Biomaterials Science

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

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/ .

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

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

_An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered._

We are searching for the best talent for a **Senior Scientist, Biocompatiability** in **Raynham, MA** .

The **Senior Scientist, Biocompatibility** , functions as a key team member by energetically supporting the goals of MedTEST Toxicology & Biocompatibility. The Senior Scientist collaborates with associates of diverse technical backgrounds and efficiently executes the biological safety evaluation of Johnson & Johnson (JnJ) medical device (MD) products as per internal procedures and global standards and regulations. This person applies technical expertise, ingenuity, business experience, and independent judgment to solve complex biocompatibility problems, design and implement strategies and procedures for biocompatibility testing. Furthermore, this person interacts closely with several departments within MedTEST and JnJ MD franchises and provides consultative direction throughout the product development cycle to meet essential requirements necessary to achieve a high-quality product. As team lead, the Staff Scientist Biocompatibility is responsible for leading a group of scientists and being responsible for overseeing biocompatibility operations for responsible platforms.

Duties / Responsibilities

+ Oversees, devises, implements, and analyses test systems, procedures, and test results for the biocompatibility evaluation of JnJ MD materials and products.

+ Designs, initiates, coordinates, and interprets laboratory investigations for biocompatibility and toxicology studies for JnJ MD materials and products.

+ Applies technical expertise to solve complex biocompatibility problems related to the ISO 10993 standards and regulatory authority requirements for product safety.

+ Interacts closely with and provides consultative direction as well as technical guidance to R&D, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, Surgical R&D and Supplier Management.

+ Supports regulatory/notified body requests as part of Audits and File/Product submissions/Reviews in applicable markets.

+ Manages prioritization and communicates resource needs and updates in project support to the MedTEST PMO and Manager. Maintains effective communication of business-related issues or opportunities to next management level and if necessary, SMEs, via proper communication methods and/or tools.

+ Identifies and evaluates potential risks and drives resolution with team members, peers, PMO and management.

+ Evaluates, identifies, and leads continuous improvement activities and actively participates in shaping the organization.

+ May oversee and lead the work of a group of people and supervise direct reports.

+ Provides guidance to and assist in developing junior scientists on the team and foster career development.

+ May deputize for the Manager's/lead Toxicology/Biocompatibility function in his/her absence while supporting the manager's decisions at all times.

+ Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.

+ Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level

+ Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.

+ For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable

+ Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures

+ Performs other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications / Requirements

+ A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in biology, chemistry, toxicology, microbiology, biomedical engineering or a related scientific field

+ A minimum 4-6 years of experience in biocompatibility assessment and evaluation in a medical device, pharmaceutical, and/or consumer product company or similar combination of professional training and multi-year experience in the industry.

+ Experience working in a regulated environment of medical device safety and supporting product submission and audit is required; support for worldwide market registration is preferred.

+ Knowledge of toxicology & biocompatibility assessment of medical devices, coordination, and interpretation of in vivo and in vitro biocompatibility studies per relevant guidelines and requirements (ISO, GLP & FDA-CDRH, MDR).

+ Ability to work collaboratively as a team member across various functions and disciplines in a challenging and changing environment is required.

+ Demonstrates leadership qualities including confidence, transparency, integrity, innovation, passion, patience, and tenacity.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English necessary, German is a plus). Interacts appropriately with all internal and cross-functional partners and demonstrates effective use of conflict resolution skills.

+ Proactive and self-directed performance in an unsupervised environment and tenacity to overcome major obstacles are required. Demonstrates ability to delegate tasks.

+ Able to drive problem resolution efficiently and proactively through effective use of analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Effectively uses team, mentoring and motivational skills to help less experienced SMEs to perform and achieve success.

Additional Information

+ The anticipated base pay range for this position is 92,000 to 148,350.

+ The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

+ Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

+ Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

+ This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

+ Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

+ Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

+ Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year

+ Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

+ Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

+ Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

+ Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member

+ Caregiver Leave – 10 days

+ Volunteer Leave – 4 days

+ Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours

+ Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on **November 21, 2025** . The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

_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._

_Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via_ _https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers_ _or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource._

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Biofabrication, Biological Sciences, Biomaterials, Biostatistics, Coaching, Data Savvy, Detail-Oriented, Feasibility Studies, Preclinical Research, Quality Standards, Quality Validation, Raw Materials, Research and Development, Researching, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

92,000 to 148,350

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

• The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. • Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. • Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). • This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. • Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: • Vacation –120 hours per calendar year • Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year • Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child • Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member • Caregiver Leave – 10 days • Volunteer Leave – 4 days • Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours • Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits