Project manager New Product Introductions – Intraocular Lenses (IOL)

Make it in the North; Groningen; Hybrid; EUR 69,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Volunteer leave

Well-being reimbursement

Recognition awards

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Vision Groningen specializes in the development, improvement, and manufacturing of intraocular lens products, supported by integrated R&D and manufacturing teams. The Project Manager, New Product Introduction – IOLs, will lead end-to-end NPI projects, coordinating global cross-functional teams and ensuring Design Control and regulatory compliance to deliver complex medical devices.

This role requires 5–10 years of PM experience in regulated settings, fluency in English, and

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of project management experience in a regulated, technology-driven environment.
• Experience managing medical device NPI projects, preferably ophthalmic products.
• Strong knowledge of Design Control and Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive end-to-end NPI projects for intraocular lenses, including plans, schedules and budgets.
• Lead virtual, cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.
• Ensure compliance with Design Control, Risk Management, and Change Management.
• Maintain project documentation through the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and Quality for submissions.

Skills

PM leadership

Design Control

Risk Management

Global teams

Regulatory awareness

MS Project

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Physics, Optics, or related technical discipline

Tools

MS Office

PM Tools

Job description

DescriptionAt 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.

About MedTech

Fuelled 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

About Vision

Are you passionate about advancing the possibilities of vision? Join a team that is reimagining how vision is improved. Our Vision team addresses some of the toughest health challenges by combining cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to help eye care professionals and patients protect, correct, and enhance healthy sight throughout life. Our products and services support patients across the full continuum of eye care, from pediatric needs to the aging eye.Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtechJohnson & Johnson Vision Groningen specializes in the development, improvement, and manufacturing of state-of-the-art surgical ophthalmic products, primarily intraocular lenses. The facility consists of integrated Research, Development, and Manufacturing teams with strong track records of innovation and delivery.

We are seeking top talent for the role of Project Manager, New Product Introduction – Intraocular Lenses (IOL).

Purpose: The Project Manager, New Product Introduction – Intraocular Lenses (IOL), will be responsible for the end-to-end management of new intraocular lens development projects, from early concept and feasibility through design, industrialization, regulatory approval, and market introduction. This role provides leadership to virtual, cross-functional project teams and requires frequent collaboration with stakeholders, including teams in the United States. The Project Manager acts as the central integrator across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply chain Operations, Clinical, Marketing, and external partners to ensure the successful delivery of complex medical device programs.

You will be responsible for:

• Own and drive end-to-end NPI projects for intraocular lenses, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource planning.
• Lead virtual, cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.
• Ensure full compliance with Design Control, Risk Management, and Change Management requirements.
• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and approval of project documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to GMP, QSR, ISO 13485, and applicable internal procedures.
• Support regulatory submission activities in close collaboration with Regulatory Affairs and Quality.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with global stakeholders, including regular interaction with teams based in the EU, US, and APAC.
• Facilitate effective governance, escalation, and decision-making within a matrix organization.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Physics, Optics, or a related technical discipline.
• 5 – 10 years of relevant project management experience in a regulated, technology-driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing medical device NPI projects, preferably involving implantable or ophthalmic products.
• Proven ability to lead global, virtual project teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong knowledge of project management, Design Control, and Risk Management principles.
• Working knowledge of GMP, QSR, ISO 13485, and medical device development processes.
• High proficiency in MS Project and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, for project planning, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience with project management tools and structured reporting methodologies.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are an advantage.
• Availability to work 100% on site in Groningen, the Netherlands, with occasional international travel.
• The anticipated base pay range for this position is €68,600 to €119,600 on an annual basis and includes 8% holiday allowance.

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with a set target percentage of pay, depending on pay grade and location, where the actual amount is based on employee and company performance during the previous calendar year, or sales commissions where applicable. We also offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, and programs that support financial, physical, and mental health. In addition, we offer service anniversary and recognition awards. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees—and, in some locations, eligible dependents—may participate in several insurance plans.*For more information, visit Employee Benefits | Supporting Well-Being & Career Growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

Preferred Skills:

Agility Jumps, Business Alignment, Coaching, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Process Control, Process Improvements, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Reporting, Project Schedule, Quality Control (QC), Research and Development, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility