Project manager New Product Introductions – Intraocular Lenses (IOL)

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

360Pharma is seeking a Project Manager for New Product Introduction of intraocular lenses (IOL). You will lead end-to-end NPI programs, coordinating R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Supply Chain across time zones and with US teams. The role requires strong PM skills, design control, risk management, and GMP/QSR/ISO13485 knowledge.

On-site work in Groningen, NL with occasional international travel is expected. Fluent English is required and Dutch is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Experience leading medical device NPI projects or equivalent regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of Design Control and Risk Management principles.
• Working knowledge of GMP, QSR, ISO 13485 and device development processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end NPI projects for intraocular lenses, including plans, schedules, budgets and resource planning.
• Lead virtual, cross‑functional teams across multiple time zones.
• Ensure compliance with Design Control, Risk Management, and Change Management requirements.
• Oversee creation, maintenance and approval of project documentation throughout development.
• Support regulatory submission activities in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs and Quality.
• Maintain clear communication with global stakeholders (EU, US, APAC) and enable governance in a matrix organization.

Skills

Project management

Leading global virtual teams

Regulatory knowledge (GMP/QSR/ISO 134,

MS Project / MS Office

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Life Sciences/Physics/Optics

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 APACFacilitate 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.

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