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MEDICAL SAFETY OFFICER, Vision

Johnson & Johnson


Job Location:

Irvine, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 199000 - 342700
Posted: 11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

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:

Product Safety

Job Sub Function:

Product Safety Risk Management MD

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine California United States of America

Job Description:

JOB POSITION SUMMARY:

  • The MSO role will provide medical safety stewardship for J&J Vision products. Although a medically independent voice is key collaboration in assessing potential safety signals is expected. The MSO is an active member of diverse cross functional teams and a close partner with the quality leader and statistical colleagues in assessing any potential safety signal for J&J Vision products as assigned by the Senior Safety Officer.
  • The MSO will execute on the Medical Safety Organizations strategy by implementing programs and leading in the strategic priority areas as defined by the Chief Medical Officer.
  • The MSO will build clear and strong relationships between Medical Affairs R&D Quality Regulatory Clinical Epidemiology through in-person collaboration to allow for proactive and flexible risk management system. The MSO is knowledgeable in risk management and serves as a subject matter expert in the therapeutic area and patient risk management throughout the product lifecycle from new product development to launch and commercial life.
  • The MSO plays a pivotal role in evaluating customer/user risk and in assessing the actual or potential impact of product performance issues on patient safety. The reactive elements of the role (addressing Quality/performance issues) are balanced with the need for a proactive approach in continually assessing all available information/data sources and advising on any mitigating activities which should be taken to minimize potential risk to patients. Further the MSO must be a trusted partner in the innovation process engaging with R&D Medical Affairs and quality engineering to drive J&J Visions patient-centered innovation process.
  • The MSO will have primary responsibility for J&J Vision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • In-person collaboration with Medical Affairs R&D Clinical and Regulatory in addition to in-person interfacing with senior leadership
  • Chair the Safety Management Team (SMT)
  • Responsible for conducting the First-in-Human triage meetings
  • Responsible for oversight of the safety related aspects of the device including acceptance of the Benefit/Risk Profile throughout the product lifecycle including:
    • Risk Management Reports
    • Product Issue assessment/Health Risk Evaluations
    • Review of and input into Clinical Evaluation Reports specifically on benefit risk
    • Product Safety Surveillance Plans (SSPs) including risk categorization of product/product families
  • Represent Medical Safety in various product reviews during development. Provide medical input for specific project deliverables including
    • Design and Development plan or other documents identifying the members of the SMT
    • Elements of Risk management
    • Risk Management Plan
    • Risk Management Report identifying the residual risk acceptance and Risk Benefit analysis
    • Post Market Surveillance Plano Final Critical to Quality Cascades (relating to safety)
    • Restricted Substances Evaluations (as applicable)
    • Approval of Safety Content of Final Labeling and Instructions for Use (e.g. warnings precautions statements relating to risk mitigation etc.)
  • As chair of the SMT oversight of a clinical study focusing on reviewing data generated for identification of any potential safety signals. Clinical study deliverables that are subject to SMT input and review include:
    • The clinical study protocol(s)
    • The Safety Management Plan
    • Investigator Brochures
    • Data generated as an output of the clinical study
    • Safety reports that are to be submitted to regulatory bodies Institutional Review Board(s) or Ethics Committee(s)o Final Clinical Study Report
    • Clinical interpretation of:
      • Post-marketing safety data
      • Aggregate complaint data
      • Individual case safety reports
      • Literature reports with possible safety data
  • Review and provide input on mitigations labeling and internal and customer safety training materials directed to minimize patient risk and improve outcomes
  • Evaluation of medical impact of manufacturing and design issues
  • Provide medical safety expertise oversight and guidance as it relates to the performance of products
  • Monitor external sources/trends and identify and escalate emerging issues. These include (but are not limited to):
    • Complaint & MDR/MDV trends
    • Regulatory & market trends/intelligence
    • Literature and scientific publications
  • Review and provide input on Adverse Events complaints and mass communications
  • Advise on failure investigations and provide medical opinion when deciding on reportability
  • Interface with customers/users to gather additional medical information/data when required to support investigations
  • When required review additional safety-related information to customers to prevent repeat adverse events and complaints
  • The MSO will discuss with healthcare professionals (at their request) AE investigations as well as discussion of AEs that the customer experienced.
  • Be the medical representative within the escalation process when making decisions on field actions and help evaluate the effectiveness of field safety corrective actions
  • Ensure consistency in medical evaluations at Risk Management Board and overall Safety evaluations of products
  • Deploy best practice in co-ordination with MD CMO
  • Ensure appropriate metrics are used to assess adequacy of patient safety related processes
  • Contribute to and periodically review the definition of a products harms and hazards list and derivations of criteria for reportability
  • Act as subject matter expert in audit and other regulatory body interactions
  • Review and approve (from a medical safety perspective) appropriate reports and filings
  • Review responses to for example regulatory bodies clinicians and patients when safety issues are involved
  • Coordinate with Regional Safety Officers to ensure timely coordination of information.
  • Participate in Due-diligence activities for potential J&J Vision acquisitions.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Required:

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or non-US equivalent degree with relevant therapeutic specialty in an academic or hospital environment. Completion of residency in ophthalmology.
  • Minimum of 3 years clinical or research experience or specific training related to the area of primary responsibility
  • Basic knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools concepts and terminology.
  • Ability to use common computer programs (Microsoft Office Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of basic statistical techniques
  • Knowledge of basic epidemiological principles
  • Knowledge of pre-clinical or clinical research basic concepts required
  • The ability to influence decision-making with internal and external stakeholders is required.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

  • Fellowship in corneal or cataract surgery and board certification.
  • Experience in risk evaluation and mitigation
  • Medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry experience in Health Care and/or device industry
  • Knowledge of local and international Medical Device regulations
  • Advanced statistical knowledge (e.g. multivariate data analysis) is preferred.
  • Experience of interfacing with senior leadership within a global healthcare company

LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Location: Irvine California
  • Able to travel up to 25% based on needs of business

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Clinical Operations Compliance Management Compliance Risk Consulting Design Mindset Developing Others Leadership Medicines and Device Development and Regulation Operational Excellence Quality Control (QC) Research Ethics Risk Management Safety Investigations Safety-Oriented Serious Adverse Event Reporting Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Succession Planning Surveillance

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$199000.00 - $343850.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $199000 - $342700

The Company maintains highly competitive performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporations performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Companys discretion on an individual basis.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical dental vision life insurance short- and long-term disability business accident insurance and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Companys long-term incentive program.
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington up to 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay including Floating Holidays up to 13 days per calendar year of Work Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Additional information can be found through the link below.
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

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 and 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 please email the Employee Health Support Center () or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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