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Assoc Medical Director, Cardiac Imaging

3-7 years
USD 137,000 – 235,750
10 Dec. 8, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Associate Medical Director, Cardiac Imaging

Location: Irvine, California, United States
Category: Senior Principal Scientist, Medical Affairs
Work Type: Hybrid
Requisition ID: R-037055

Overview

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an accomplished Associate Medical Director, Cardiac Imaging to support the strategic development of its Cardiac Imaging portfolio within the MedTech division. This hybrid role, based in Irvine, California, offers the opportunity to collaborate across Research and Development, Clinical Affairs, Global Strategic Marketing, and Market Access teams to shape the future of cardiovascular imaging innovations.

This position contributes directly to advancing diagnostic capabilities, improving clinical outcomes, and enhancing global patient care through next-generation cardiac imaging solutions.


About Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Johnson & Johnson MedTech integrates biology and technology to develop smarter, less invasive, and more personalized treatments. The Cardiovascular division is a global leader in heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke solutions, continuously advancing care for heart failure, structural heart disease, and atrial fibrillation.

Learn more at the official MedTech platform.


Role Purpose

The Associate Medical Director, Cardiac Imaging will guide evidence generation strategies, support clinical workflows, and ensure scientific and medical excellence across cardiac imaging programs. The role includes cross-functional collaboration, clinical training, scientific communication, and engagement with KOLs to support product development and market adoption.


Key Responsibilities

Evidence Generation & Clinical Strategy

  • Support preclinical and clinical evidence strategies to substantiate product claims.

  • Partner with Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs to execute product and procedural evidence plans, including company-sponsored, investigator-initiated, and real-world evidence studies.

  • Provide medical oversight for publication strategy and coordinate scientific manuscripts, presentations, and data dissemination.

Product Introduction & Clinical Support

  • Support early product launches, clinical case activities, and internal/external training initiatives.

  • Characterize product capabilities, clinical workflows, and imaging execution in collaboration with R&D and marketing teams.

Scientific Engagement & KOL Collaboration

  • Build strong scientific relationships with key customers, KOLs, and clinical stakeholders.

  • Collect medical insights from the healthcare community to refine product development and strategic planning.

  • Support regional and local educational initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Partner with Medical Scientific Programs, Account Management, and Sales teams to optimize communication and engagement.

  • Contribute to internal collaboration across matrixed teams while maintaining compliance with regulatory and corporate standards.

Operational Excellence

  • Lead or support scientific and clinical programs according to GCP, SOPs, and quality standards.

  • Manage publications, timelines, and project deliverables with high accountability.

  • Travel up to 50% for product evaluations, conferences, and field activities.


Experience Required

  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Medical Affairs or related functions (clinical, R&D, regulatory, medical safety).

  • At least 3 years of clinical echocardiography experience (required).

  • Experience in structural heart imaging, including transesophageal or intracardiac echocardiography, and computed tomography.

  • Demonstrated expertise in medical devices, clinical trial design, evidence generation, and transcatheter interventional procedures.

  • Proven track record in medical data generation, interpretation, and publications.

  • Experience with clinical case support and proctoring (preferred).


Qualifications

Education

  • A degree in medicine, science, or engineering (MD, DO, PhD, RN, MSc, BSc or equivalent) is required.

Technical & Professional Skills

  • Strong scientific and analytical background.

  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, matrixed environment.

  • Advanced communication and negotiation skills.

  • Solid understanding of GCP, regulatory guidelines, and medical compliance.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

  • Self-driven, collaborative, adaptable, and highly reliable.


Compensation

Anticipated Base Pay Range: USD 137,000 – 235,750

Johnson & Johnson offers competitive compensation, retirement programs, health benefits, flexible time off, employee wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.


Equal Opportunity Commitment

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.