Full-Time
Scientist
Robotics & Digital Solutions, Medtech Surgery
Posted on 8/21/2026
Johnson & Johnson
10,001+ employees
Global healthcare company offering pharma, devices.
Compensation Overview
$92k - $148.3k/yr
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid work is required; the role may require up to 15% domestic and international travel.
Bachelor's
 Mechanical Engineering (1) |
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- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Biological Science or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 3 years of related scientific or technical experience within preclinical research.
- Experience in preclinical science and processes, including an understanding of medical device development processes, the related healthcare market environment, clinical trends, and preclinical regulations.
- A track record of contributing to preclinical programs on time, within budget, and in compliance with standard operating procedures and regulations.
- Experience working in a Good Laboratory Practice environment and direct experience executing preclinical studies.
- Understanding of good documentation practices.
- Familiarity with animal welfare regulations and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee requirements.
- Support product evaluations involving animate, inanimate, and cadaveric models.
- Perform research supporting the development of products or procedures in minimally invasive robotic surgery.
- Assist with or conduct investigations for medical device development and preclinical evidence generation aligned with research and development, regulatory, and commercial needs.
- Coordinate and ensure accurate documentation of laboratory activities.
- Conduct laboratory activities in compliance with United States Department of Agriculture, Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, and Johnson & Johnson animal-use policies.
- Ensure compliance with 21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 58 Good Laboratory Practices.
- Contribute to and support the design of appropriate studies to meet premarket and postmarket needs.
- Design, plan, and execute preclinical animal studies assessing safety, performance, and effectiveness.
- Act as study coordinator in support of the Study Director.
- Act as Study Director on less complex projects when needed.
- Assess, communicate, and manage risks associated with the preclinical evaluation of products.
- Assist with the appropriate interpretation and dissemination of generated evidence, including study reports, abstracts, and manuscripts.
- Build successful internal relationships and develop partnerships with key business partners.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed, up to 15%.
- Experience working in medical devices or robotics.
- Experience working with large animal models.
- Experience supporting global regulatory submissions for medical devices, biologics, or drugs, including Premarket Approval, Biologics License Application, New Drug Application, or global counterparts.
Johnson & Johnson operates in three main areas—pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health products—serving consumers, healthcare professionals, and institutions worldwide. It develops prescription medicines, sells surgical and vision care devices, and offers over-the-counter and personal care products, funded by direct sales, partnerships, and distribution agreements, with heavy investment in research and development. The company differentiates itself by combining three complementary businesses under one umbrella and maintaining a global footprint with an emphasis on science, innovation, and inclusive culture. Its goal is to help people live healthier lives by delivering reliable, high-quality healthcare products and solutions that improve patient outcomes.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Founded
1886
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 sales rose 6.6% to $25.3 billion, and guidance topped $101 billion.
- TECVAYLI's March 2026 approval and TREMFYA's May expansion expand growth before 2027.
- The July 27, 2026 talc deal removes roughly 76,000 claims and litigation expense.
What critics are saying
- Stelara sales fell 55.7% in Q2 2026 as Amgen and Sandoz biosimilars flooded pricing.
- The July 2026 talc settlement still depends on 95% claimant acceptance by 2027.
- A failed talc resolution or mega-verdict forces asbestos-style reserves, capital strain, and dividend pressure.
What makes Johnson & Johnson unique
- J&J owns leading franchises in oncology, immunology, and medtech, spanning hospitals and consumers.
- TECVAYLI plus DARZALEX FASPRO won U.S. approval on March 5, 2026, in earlier-line myeloma.
- TREMFYA's May 28, 2026 label now claims joint-damage inhibition, unlike rival IL-23s.
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Health Insurance
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Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Remote Work Options
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Growth & Insights and Company News
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↓ -2%The European Commission has approved Johnson & Johnson's TECVAYLI (teclistamab) combined with daratumumab for treating adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy. The approval, based on Phase 3 data, makes this immunotherapy doublet available as early as second-line treatment. The combination demonstrated statistically significant improvements in progression-free and overall survival versus standard care regimens. The drugs work complementarily, with daratumumab modulating the immune system to enhance T-cell fitness and activation, amplifying teclistamab's ability to kill myeloma cells. Over 90% of patients who were progression-free at six months remained so at three years. The treatment offers an off-the-shelf, steroid-sparing immunotherapy option for patients who often experience shorter remissions with each subsequent therapy line.
Johnson & Johnson's chief executive says the company has a "line of sight to double-digit growth by the end of the decade", driven by three newer drugs: Icotyde, Inlexzo and Rybrevant. The pharmaceutical company spun off its healthcare division Kenvue in May 2023 to focus on pharmaceuticals and medical technology. The strategy appears to be working: J&J's share price has risen 55.5% over the past year, compared to 20.7% for the S&P 500. Second-quarter 2026 revenue climbed 6.6% year-over-year to $25.3 billion, primarily driven by its pharmaceutical segment. Tremfya, a drug for inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis, saw sales jump 72.5% to $2 billion, whilst Darzalex reached $4.2 billion in sales.
Johnson & Johnson has gained 4.4% over the past five trading days whilst the S&P 500 slipped 0.5%. The stock is up 57.3% over the trailing twelve months. Over the past five years, JNJ's correlation to the S&P 500 has been just 0.16, meaning it moves largely independently of the broad market. This independence delivered an annualised return of 11.8% at 17.5% volatility, compared to the index's 13.2% at 17.2% volatility. The company's operational sales grew 5.6% in the second quarter of 2026, reaching $25.3 billion, even as STELARA declined 55.7% under biosimilar competition. TREMFYA grew 71% and now leads new-patient starts in both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Over the past year, on days when the S&P 500 fell, JNJ moved approximately 65% in the opposite direction.
Johnson & Johnson will lead an $85 million Series C for Delix Therapeutics at a $190 million pre-money valuation. The biotech develops non-hallucinogenic drugs to promote neuroplasticity in psychiatric patients. J&J's term sheet includes a right of first negotiation following Phase II data from Delix's lead compound, DLX-001. This positions J&J as first in line for potential acquisition discussions. Delix announced positive Phase II results in October 2025, showing rapid and durable reductions in depressive symptoms. The FDA cleared a Phase II design allowing patients to self-administer the compound at home. J&J brings relevant experience through Spravato, its FDA-approved nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression. Delix's at-home dosing model offers scalability that Spravato lacks. The financing has not yet closed.
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