Clinical Research Specialist

Clinical Research Specialist

• Location: Diegem, Belgium (Hybrid)

• Duration of the contract: 31/12/2026 (with possible extension)

• Hours per week: 40 hours per week

Imagine your next project supporting groundbreaking medical device innovations in electrophysiology that transform cardiovascular care.

Under general direction, this Clinical Research Specialist will support the execution of company-sponsored clinical trials within the Clinical R&D Department for Johnson & Johnson MedTech Electrophysiology, ensuring full compliance with study milestones, budgets, SOPs, and global regulations.

roles and responsibilities

In this role, you will play a central part in clinical trial execution and site management, while fostering strong, productive relationships with cross-functional colleagues and clinical sites across the organization.

This will involve:

• Supporting the execution of company-sponsored clinical trials for Johnson & Johnson MedTech Electrophysiology under supervision, ensuring compliance with timelines and study milestones.

• Participating in the feasibility, selection, set up, conduct, and closure of clinical trials within allocated countries in accordance with ICH-GCP, ISO 14155, applicable legislation, and Company SOPs.

• Serving as a primary contact for clinical trial sites (site management) and collaborating with CRAs, site personnel, IRBs/ECs, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Assisting in the development of clinical trial documents, including study protocols, informed consent forms (ICFs), CRFs, monitoring plans, study manuals, investigator brochures, and annual reports.

• Supporting trial registration on ClinicalTrials.gov from study initiation through result posting and supporting scientific publications as needed.

• Coordinating and executing ordering, tracking, and accountability of investigational devices and trial materials.

• Assisting in overseeing investigator agreements, trial payments, and tracking assigned project budgets.

• Assisting in clinical data review to prepare data for statistical analyses and publications.

• Performing site monitoring activities (qualification, initiation, interim, and close-out visits) and providing on-site procedural protocol compliance support as needed.

• Supporting clinical safety activities: coordinating safety management plans (SMP), managing adverse event reporting, assisting with safety adjudication, and supporting safety board meetings.

how to succeed 

You bring a strong background in clinical trial execution, high attention to regulatory compliance, and excellent communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced medical technology environment.

You will also bring:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science.

• At least 2 years of relevant clinical research experience with a Bachelor's degree, or at least 1 year with a Master's degree or PhD.

• Good understanding of clinical research science, trial execution processes, and global clinical trial regulations (ICH-GCP).

• Proven track record in supporting clinical projects within a clinical or surgical research setting, delivered on time and in compliance with SOPs and regulations.

• Strong presentation, technical writing, and fluent written and oral English communication skills.

• Previous experience in medical devices (specifically electrophysiology) is a strong plus.

• Relevant industry certifications preferred (e.g., CCRA, CCRC, CCRP, RAC, CDE, GCP, ISO 14155, MDR, MEDDEV).

• Clinical/medical background or experience in clinical safety coordination and adverse event handling is a plus.

benefits 

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 31/12/2026 (with possible extension).

you are welcome here 

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson MedTech 

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we unleash diverse healthcare expertise, purposeful technology, and a passion for people to transform the future of medical intervention and empower everyone to live their best life possible.

For more than a century, we have driven breakthrough scientific innovation to address unmet needs and reimagine health. In surgery, orthopaedics, vision, and interventional solutions, we continue to help save lives and create a future where healthcare solutions are smarter, less invasive, and more personalised.

application process 

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days. We do not accept applications via email.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.