Senior Manager, Clinical R&D – Joints Robotics

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead clinical research and development for joint robotics products across the DePuy Synthes portfolio .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $241,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research and development for joint robotics products, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic execution in the medical device industry.

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Clinical Research And DevelopmentRegulatory Pathways KnowledgeProject Management SkillsCross-Functional Team CollaborationSurgical Robotics Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Data InterpretationProduct Development SupportBudgeting And Resource ForecastingClinical Compliance (GCP)Clinical Strategy Execution

Soft Skills

Influential CommunicationStrategic ThinkingTeam LeadershipCollaboration SkillsPatient-Outcomes Focus

Industry Keywords

OrthopedicsJoint ReplacementSurgical RoboticsFDA RegulationsEU MDR

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead clinical research and development for joint robotics products across the DePuy Synthes portfolio
Own clinical strategy and clinical inputs to R&D
Lead complaints-handling investigations
Oversee execution and interpret clinical data
Lead external scientific communication supporting product development, regulatory submissions, and adoption by surgeons and health systems
Define and execute clinical R&D strategy for joints robotics, including pre-market inputs and post-market rollouts and investigations
Collaborate with engineering, regulatory, quality, clinical affairs, marketing, and commercial teams
Gather voice-of-customer input from the field and potential future users
Distill clinical and commercial inputs into new product development
Lead the clinical field investigations pipeline and execution
Lead new-product rollout R&D support to the field
Support R&D training of trainers
Travel up to 20% may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree OR surgical Medical degree equivalent
4+ years of relevant experience in medical surgical field and/or device clinical research, R&D, or clinical operations
Surgical/clinical exposure (OR observation or engagement with high-volume surgeons)
Preferred: 7+ years of relevant experience in medical device clinical research, R&D, or clinical operations
Preferred: Proven experience supporting product development
Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and external clinical partners
Prior direct experience in orthopedics, joint replacement, or surgical robotics
Working knowledge of regulatory pathways, including FDA and EU MDR, and clinical compliance (GCP)
Strong project management skills
Experience with budgeting and resource forecasting
Strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability
Influential communication and collaboration across technical and clinical stakeholders
Patient-outcomes focus
Ability to lead and grow a high-performing team
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
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
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and disability accommodations