Senior Principal Clinical Engineer

Johnson & Johnson

. Act as a Procedural Workflow Architect defining and shaping end-to-end surgical procedure workflows .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $235,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and designing integrated procedural workflows in surgical environments, with a strong focus on user needs, clinical relevance, and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in visual storytelling and human-centered design methodologies to enhance usability and adoption of medical devices.

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Procedural Workflow ArchitectureClinical Workflow DesignHuman-Centered Design MethodologyAdobe Creative Suite ProficiencyCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Procedural Workflow Design3D VisualizationCADRisk ManagementDesign ControlsConcept SketchingJourney MappingProcess VisualizationRapid PrototypingVisual Prototyping

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsStakeholder AlignmentInfluencing Without AuthorityFacilitation SkillsPresentation Development

Tools & Technologies

Adobe IllustratorPhotoshopInDesignFigmaMiroFigJamPolarion NativeKeyShotRhinoSolidWorks

Industry Keywords

Medical Device DevelopmentSurgical InnovationHealth Care TechnologyBiomedical EngineeringClinical Discipline

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a Procedural Workflow Architect defining and shaping end-to-end surgical procedure workflows
Define and design integrated procedural workflows across preoperative planning, intraoperative execution, and postoperative follow-up
Integrate implants, instruments, enabling technologies, digital applications, biologics, and services into workflow designs
Translate stakeholder needs into procedural requirements, user needs, use scenarios, design inputs, and development guidance
Map current- and future-state workflows to identify unmet needs, adoption barriers, usability challenges, economic pain points, and differentiation opportunities
Partner with R&D, clinical, medical education, regulatory, quality, marketing, commercial, and external clinical stakeholders
Evaluate concepts for usability, workflow fit, clinical relevance, adoption risk, and end-user value
Guide clinical, technical, operational, and business tradeoffs to improve efficiency, consistency, usability, and adoption
Translate procedural needs and complex inputs into requirements, recommendations, and development guidance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biomedical engineering, life sciences, clinical discipline, health care administration, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in medical device, orthopaedics, surgical innovation, product development, clinical workflow design, human factors, systems engineering, or related health care technology environment
Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, Miro, FigJam, and Polarion Native
Familiarity with medical device development, design controls, risk management, and regulated product development
Experience with 3D visualization, CAD, KeyShot, Rhino, SolidWorks, NX, or rapid prototyping methods is a plus
Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder alignment skills
Ability to influence without authority in a matrixed environment
Ability to lead ambiguous, early-stage problem framing and convert insights into structured development priorities
Visual storytelling and storyboard development
Industrial design and human-centered design methodology
Workflow mapping, journey mapping, and process visualization
Concept sketching, ideation, and rapid visual prototyping
Design communication for complex hardware, software, and procedural systems
Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder facilitation
Ability to connect and translate user needs, clinical context, and design direction
Presentation development and executive-ready communication
Willingness to travel to R&D sites, labs, surgeon engagement sessions, customer research activities, or project workshops
Must comply with applicable company policies, procedures, quality expectations, confidentiality requirements, and regulatory standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
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 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