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Medical Director, Cardiac Imaging

10 years
USD 160,000 – 276,000.
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

Medical Director, Cardiac Imaging

Location: Irvine, California, USA
Category: Director, Medical Affairs
Function: Medical Affairs Group
Work Model: Hybrid
Requisition ID: R-032542
Application Deadline: December 12, 2025


About the Opportunity

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an accomplished Medical Director, Cardiac Imaging to provide strategic medical leadership across advanced cardiac imaging technologies within the MedTech division. This hybrid role based in Irvine, California will drive clinical strategy, evidence generation, product development, and cross-functional collaboration for imaging innovations supporting structural heart disease.

The Medical Director will play a central role in shaping the medical strategy for NuVision 4D ICE Technology, supporting regulatory compliance, clinical research, market adoption, and global standards of care. This position offers the opportunity to influence the future of cardiovascular medicine while partnering with world-class scientific, clinical, and commercial teams.


About Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Johnson & Johnson MedTech advances healthcare through innovation at the intersection of biology and technology. Our Cardiovascular division develops industry-leading solutions for heart failure, electrophysiology, stroke care, and structural heart disease. The team is dedicated to improving outcomes for patients living with complex cardiac conditions.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical and Medical Leadership

  • Lead and support clinical studies, including regulatory trials and physician-initiated research.

  • Oversee physician training, case support planning, internal field training, and creation of educational material.

  • Provide scientific oversight for clinical trial design, data analysis, study execution, and reporting.

  • Contribute to global evidence-generation strategies to support regulatory approval, health technology assessments, and product lifecycle management.

  • Ensure clinical reporting packages, CERs, technical files, and design documentation align with regulatory requirements.

  • Safeguard patient safety throughout clinical programs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with R&D, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Health Economics, Marketing, Quality, and Business Development teams.

  • Participate in governance forums and cross-functional leadership committees.

  • Support product development, commercialization strategies, and product launch planning.

  • Provide medical insight to commercial, legal, communications, and product safety teams.

External Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, echocardiographers, electrophysiologists, cardiologists, professional societies, and regulatory agencies.

  • Monitor industry advancements, clinical trends, and unmet medical needs to guide innovation.

  • Support site activation, physician onboarding, and feedback collection for new technology deployments.

  • Represent the company at scientific meetings, conferences, and professional engagements.

Program Oversight and Team Development

  • Align medical strategy, budgets, and resources with organizational goals.

  • Recruit, mentor, and develop the Cardiac Imaging Medical Affairs team.

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines.

Travel Requirements

  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 35%, both domestically and internationally.


Required Qualifications

  • MD or DO, with formal training in Cardiology.

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in cardiac imaging, echocardiography, or structural heart imaging.

  • Demonstrated experience in clinical research, evidence generation, and medical oversight.

  • Proven experience in product development related to cardiac imaging technologies.

  • Strong leadership abilities with experience managing teams and collaborating in a matrix environment.

  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Experience working in a regulated medical device or biomedical environment.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in structural heart imaging within the cardiovascular industry.

  • Experience in safety assessments, risk evaluation, and clinical documentation.

  • Proven success in scientific publications and medical data interpretation.

  • Prior experience leading medical or clinical teams in global organizations.

  • Familiarity with product lifecycle management and commercialization strategies.


Compensation and Benefits

  • Anticipated salary range: USD 160,000 – 276,000.

  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), pension plans, flexible time off, wellness programs, and paid parental leave.


Equal Opportunity Commitment

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact the Johnson & Johnson careers support team.