Johnson & Johnson Posted October 20, 2026

Associate Clinical Designer, Orthopedics

West Chester, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Clinical/Medical Operations

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

We are searching for the best talent for Associate Clinical Designer position.

Responsible for the drafting, design, development and documentation of patient specific implants, surgical plans, instruments and other projects.

Works closely with clinical coordinators, other clinical designers, surgeons, sales consultants and marketing staff.  Responsible for managing multiple projects and ensure on-time completion of designs.  Gathers and implements process improvement feedback to drive continuous improvement of the team. Competence in 1-2 TruMatch customized product lines.

You will be responsible for:

Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the drafting, design, development and documentation of patient specific implants, surgical plans, instruments and other projects.  Works closely with clinical coordinators, other clinical designers, surgeons, sales consultants and marketing staff.  Responsible for managing multiple projects and ensure on-time completion of designs.  Gathers and implements process improvement feedback to drive continuous improvement of the team.  Competence in 1-2 TruMatch customized product lines.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general direction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, key responsibilities for this position include:

Work with Marketing, Product Development Engineers, surgeons, manufacturing and other team members to develop product requirements and concepts.

Interact directly with medical professionals to understand and develop customized surgical plans and product designs.

Exhibit capability in at least 1 Trumatch customized product lines

Provide feedback and input on next-generation customized product line programs and processes

Performs other special projects and functions as assigned.

Know and follow all laws and policies that apply to one's job, and maintain the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and compliance at all times.

Diligently participate in our compliance program-related activities as denoted by your supervisor or our Chief Compliance Officer.

Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level

Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.

For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable

Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures

Performs other duties assigned as needed

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Entry level position.  Experience in the CAD design of mechanical products, including multi-component systems, preferably of customized medical devices is preferred.

Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Drafting and Design (or equivalent professional experience) is preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS

Possess strong organizational skills to support all aspects of the customized product line and process

Excellent problem solving, decision-making, and root cause analysis skills in addition to interpersonal skills that foster conflict resolution as it relates to technical situations is required.

Must demonstrate a strong initiative and follow through in executing project responsibilities, overcoming obstacles and balancing multiple priorities effectively through strong technical and/or project leadership experience.

Demonstrated creative design ability.

Proficiency utilizing the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation,  external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers .  Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Administrative Support, Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Clinical Operations, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trial Designs, Communication, Data Analysis, Execution Focus, Innovation, Laboratory Operations, Preclinical Research, Process Oriented, Project Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Research and Development, Research Documents

Job details

Seniority
Associate
Function
Clinical Development
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
West Chester, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Clinical Development role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 344 comparable Associate Clinical Development roles across 62 biopharma companies.

344Comparable roles tracked
323Currently active
62Companies hiring similar roles
42Countries represented

Salary context

87 of 344 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · 2027 Future Talent Program - Study Management - Intern · Merck $39,908/yr – $111,111/yr
Highest disclosed · Statistical Advisor · Gilead Sciences, Inc. $226,185/yr – $292,710/yr
Peer group range $75,510 – $259,448 (median $168,090)

Where these roles are based

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United States137
India43
United Kingdom19
China15
Spain15
Poland13

+ 36 more countries

Seniority mix

344 of 344 peers have a known seniority level

Manager282
Associate35
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc27

Therapeutic area mix

20 of 344 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology12
Immunology5
Neuroscience1
Respiratory1
Ophthalmology1

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