Associate Director, Toxicology & Biocompatibility, R&D - MedTech Surgery
Johnson & Johnson
August 13, 2026
Remote friendly (Raritan, NJ)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Associate Director, Toxicology & Biocompatibility (R&D – MedTech) — Raritan, NJ (commutable distance). Flex/Hybrid: 3 days/week on-site; no remote.
Responsibilities:
- Lead development and execution of toxicology and biocompatibility evaluations for MedTech Surgery medical device products.
- Provide people leadership/development for Toxicology & Biocompatibility SMEs; drive strategy, workflow, performance, and compliance.
- Design/interpret in vitro and in vivo toxicology studies; identify and mitigate biological safety risks.
- Advance capabilities via technology/process improvements; enhance chemical characterization and biocompatibility assessments.
- Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and supply chain to integrate insights into product development.
- Prepare/present reports and regulatory submissions; communicate complex scientific data.
- Liaise with internal/external stakeholders; support audits and notified body/regulatory requests.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- MS or PhD in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biological Sciences, or related field.
- 4+ years leading technical SME teams.
- 8–10+ years toxicology/biocompatibility experience in medical devices/pharma (medical device experience strongly preferred).
- Expertise in toxicological safety assessments and converting risk assessments into regulatory documents.
- Experience with ISO 10993/14971/13485 and interactions with US FDA/OUS authorities.
- Required: experience with absorbable biomaterials (implantable devices), including degradation and toxicokinetics.
Preferred Skills:
- Lead process development in regulated medical device environments; lab capability/data systems development.
- Cross-functional collaboration, technical mentorship, strong communication, analytical problem-solving; travel up to 10%.
Benefits (time off): Vacation (120 hrs/yr), Sick (40 hrs/yr; CO/Washington higher), Holiday pay incl. floating holidays (13 days/yr), Work/Personal/Family time (up to 40 hrs/yr), Parental leave (480 hrs/yr), plus additional specified leaves (bereavement, caregiver, volunteer, military spouse time-off).
Responsibilities:
- Lead development and execution of toxicology and biocompatibility evaluations for MedTech Surgery medical device products.
- Provide people leadership/development for Toxicology & Biocompatibility SMEs; drive strategy, workflow, performance, and compliance.
- Design/interpret in vitro and in vivo toxicology studies; identify and mitigate biological safety risks.
- Advance capabilities via technology/process improvements; enhance chemical characterization and biocompatibility assessments.
- Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and supply chain to integrate insights into product development.
- Prepare/present reports and regulatory submissions; communicate complex scientific data.
- Liaise with internal/external stakeholders; support audits and notified body/regulatory requests.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- MS or PhD in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biological Sciences, or related field.
- 4+ years leading technical SME teams.
- 8–10+ years toxicology/biocompatibility experience in medical devices/pharma (medical device experience strongly preferred).
- Expertise in toxicological safety assessments and converting risk assessments into regulatory documents.
- Experience with ISO 10993/14971/13485 and interactions with US FDA/OUS authorities.
- Required: experience with absorbable biomaterials (implantable devices), including degradation and toxicokinetics.
Preferred Skills:
- Lead process development in regulated medical device environments; lab capability/data systems development.
- Cross-functional collaboration, technical mentorship, strong communication, analytical problem-solving; travel up to 10%.
Benefits (time off): Vacation (120 hrs/yr), Sick (40 hrs/yr; CO/Washington higher), Holiday pay incl. floating holidays (13 days/yr), Work/Personal/Family time (up to 40 hrs/yr), Parental leave (480 hrs/yr), plus additional specified leaves (bereavement, caregiver, volunteer, military spouse time-off).