Associate Director Biosurgery R&D LCM

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Raritan (NJ); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Raritan, NJ is seeking an Associate Director of Biosurgery, R&D Lifecycle Management (LCM) within MedTech to lead and direct development activities across the Biosurgery portfolio, delivering innovative surgical technology.

This role requires 8+ years of leadership, a BS in Engineering/Science, knowledge of Design Controls, and strong cross‑functional collaboration; travel up to 20% is expected, with relocation assistance considered for uniquely qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering/Science is required; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant R&D and lifecycle management experience required.
• 8+ years of people leadership in MedTech or medical devices.
• Knowledge of Design Controls is required.
• Experience in Biosurgery products preferred.
• Willingness to travel ~20% domestically/internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific direction and leadership of R&D activities in Biosurgery LCM.
• Oversee LCM projects and identify improvements.
• Ensure project timelines and milestones are met.
• Review documentation for design control, regulatory submissions and technical reports.
• Hire, mentor staff and develop talent.
• Present programs at senior management meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental practices.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

R&D leadership

Change leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

BS in Engineering/Science

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Design Controls

Job description

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

Job Function

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function

Biomedical Engineering

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

About Surgery

Fueled 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.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Director of Biosurgery, R&D, Lifecycle Management (LCM) - MedTech to support our Biosurgery business. This role will be located in Raritan, NJ & work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week on-site. Relocation assistance may be available to uniquely qualified candidates.

Our business offers a broad range of products and technologies, including absorbable hemostats, absorbable adhesion barriers, fibrin sealants and fibrin patches —that are used in a wide variety of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures.

Purpose

The Associate Director Biosurgery, R&D Lifecycle Management (LCM) - MedTech is responsible forleading and directing Research and Development activitieswithin theBiosurgery portfolio of products to best serve the needs of the customers and business while having responsibility for managing a group of professionals.

Role and Responsibility

You will be responsible for:

• Provide for scientific direction and leadership of research and development activities in support of Lifecycle Management (LCM) projects including Design Changes, Process Changes and base business support.
• Oversight of LCM projects and identify opportunities for improvements to achieve business goals.
• Ensure project timelines and all required project milestones are met.
• Review of documentation including Design Control documents (including Design Verification and Design Validation Protocols and Reports), claims support, regulatory submissions and technical reports for internal use and regulatory submission.
• Review and evaluate research and development protocols to ensure activities comply with industry, company and regulatory expectations for safety, efficacy and compatibility with standard clinical practice.
• Hire, motivate, develop and mentor staff to provide employee growth.
• Presents on programs at senior management meetings and ensures the scientific integrity and quality of all data produced.
• Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BS in Engineering/Science is required preferably in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science or Biomedical Engineering; Advanced Degree (MS, PhD) is preferred.
• Significant experience in R&D, lifecycle management, or related leadership roles within MedTech, medical devices, or healthcare is required.
• Proven people and change leadership skills, including 8+ years of people leadership experience, with the ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive transformation in a dynamic, matrixed environments are required.
• Knowledge of Design Controls is required.
• Experience in the Medical Device industry or medical field is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of process validation principles and practices, and procedures is required.
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills, enabling effective partnership across R&D including Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and commercial functions is required.
• Experience in Biosurgery product categories (hemostats, sealants, adhesives, tissue scaffolds) is preferred.
• This position requires approximately 20% domestic and/or international travel.

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 & 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 contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Bioinformatics, Biological Engineering, Biostatistics, Controls Compliance, Developing Others, Financial Competence, Global Market, Healthcare Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Process Improvements, Product Development, Research and Development, Researching, Resource Planning, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is

$137,000.00 - $235,750.00

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