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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
Clinical Development & Research – Non-MDJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Groningen, NetherlandsJob Description:
Staff R&D Scientist
2-Year contract with intention of extending.
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Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
AMO Groningen BV is specialized in the development, improvement and manufacturing of state-of-the-art surgical ophthalmic products, mainly intraocular lenses. The facility consists of small and integrated Research, Development and Manufacturing teams that have strong track records.
We are searching for the best talent for Staff R&D Scientist for our JnJ Surgical Vision located in Groningen, Netherlands.
Purpose: The Staff R&D Scientist is a key addition to the IOL optics and vision science team located in Groningen, The Netherlands, Europe. He/She will be responsible for R&D activities related to the design and development of intraocular lenses and will support the development of new optical metrology for testing intraocular lenses.
You will be responsible for:
Participate in the development of new concepts for unique medical devices from ideation to market phase.
Lead in design and development of new intraocular lenses and new optical metrology for testing intraocular lenses.
Develop test methods and validation systems to characterize new and existing intraocular lenses.
Lead requirements development, documentation of design, writing and execution of protocols and reports.
Participate in leading expert networks.
Build and maintain relationships with critical partners and notified bodies. Lead expert networks and write grant proposals.
Stay current with the status of competitive products, with cutting-edge medical device industry and with technological trends to ensure innovative product design. Investigate and evaluate existing technologies.
Contribute to IP strategy and assess external ideation.
Lead multi-disciplinary research teams and will be responsible for initiating and conducting independent research tasks with European research institutes.
Work closely within a cross-functional team and with research institutes and R&D groups in USA.
Qualifications / Requirements:
PhD in Optics, Physics or Vision Science, or Mechanical Modelling
Preferably 5 or more years of relevant experience
Proficient in optical design principles, using Zemax, OSLO or other design tools to design and simulate optical systems
Has good level contacts regarding project and program definition
Demonstrated research experience and interest in technology development
The anticipated base pay range for this position is €64,000 to €103,040 on an annual basis and includes 8% holiday allowance.
In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well - being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers. *This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.
Required Skills:
Communication, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, TeamworkPreferred Skills:
Clinical Data Management, Clinical Evaluations, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Data Savvy, Drug Discovery Development, Ethical and Participant Safety Considerations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Industry Analysis, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Regulatory Affairs Management, Relationship Building, Research Documents, Safety-Oriented, Scientific Research, Standard Scientific Processes and Procedures, Technologically SavvySkills Required
- PhD in Optics, Physics or Vision Science, or Mechanical Modelling
- 5 or more years of relevant experience
- Proficient in optical design principles using Zemax, OSLO or other design tools
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with added supports like onsite clinics, fitness centers, and Employee Assistance resources. Mental-health services and wellbeing reimbursements are also described as meaningful components of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are portrayed as a major differentiator, combining a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded pension plan. Stock options and other long-term financial supports are also positioned as part of the broader rewards mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.
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