Job Function: Technology Product & Platform Management
Job Sub Function: Technical Product Management
Job Category:Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description:About SurgeryFueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world's most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Patients are waiting.
Our business offers a broad range of products and technologies, including surgical staplers, clip appliers, trocars and sealing devices-that are used in a wide variety of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
Johnson & Johnson MedTech is currently recruiting for a
Project Lead, Innovation & Partnerships, R&D - Medtech. The position can be based in
Cincinnati, OH or Raritan, NJ & will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week on-site.
Purpose:The Project Lead - R&D Partnerships will be a leader in the execution of external partnerships as well as Inter-Company Collaboration projects between J&J MedTech and J&J Innovative Medicine. This position functions as part of the MedTech Surgery Innovation & Partnerships group and will be part of a high caliber, multi-functional team developing and driving innovative collaboration projects. This leader will be a key partner working cross-functionally with Regulatory Affairs, Design Quality, Global Strategic Marketing, Supply Chain, to name a few.
You will be responsible for:- Leading one (or more) focused, cross-functional JJMT teams to execute multiple parallel product development projects in partnership with Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) in accordance with criteria specified in performance agreements between JJMT and JJIM. The scope of the team's responsibility encompasses market & business analysis, product design or acquisition, manufacturing process design, manufacturing pilot & product market launch.
- Meeting performance agreement requirements that include time to market, cost of goods, development costs, quality standard & market size forecast.
- Lead external and inter-company collaboration projects from assessment, intake, execution, launch and eventual transfer to life-cycle management.
- Lead cross-functional development teams in executing project objectives according to a written, approved, performance agreement.
- Strong leadership in driving technical direction and decisions within cross-functional teams, balancing technical rigor with business needs.
- Proven experience in resolving technical challenges autonomously, making data-driven decisions and escalating issues effectively when needed.
- Ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gain alignment, resources & support to achieve project objectives.
- Expertise in identifying risks early and devising appropriate mitigation strategies, particularly in a regulated environment.
- Ensure projects are executed in compliance with regulatory requirements (GMP, ISO, MDD) & JJMT policy & procedure requirements.
- Excellent ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on technical and strategic objectives.
- Transfer product & manufacturing processes from development team to operations & marketing organizations at completion of project.
- Capture & disseminate knowledge acquired during projects to improve JJMT product development processes & systems.
- Develop and continuously refine comprehensive project plans including detailed project schedules.
- Establish & assign cross-functional and cross-company roles & responsibilities.
- Provide direct communication to management on progress, opportunities, risks, & issues.
- Continuously re-evaluate project to determine validity of intake assumptions.
- Foster teamwork within team & between team & other groups.
Qualifications:- A bachelor's degree in engineering is required. A master's or Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- 7+ years in medical device development, with experience in combination products or related fields is required
- Proven record of accomplishment: direct association with or leading efforts to deliver technically complex products from concept to market is required.
- Experience in medical manufacturing is desirable.
- Project Management: Proficiency in project management principles (PMP or similar certification) and project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project) to lead projects effectively across different stages of development is required.
- Willingness to travel approximately 10%.
Required Skills:Preferred Skills:Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning Strategy, Business Alignment, Business Storytelling, Business Valuations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Strategy, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategies, Industry Analysis, Market Research, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Improvements, Product Portfolio Management, Product Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :$102,000.00 - $177,100.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation -120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
