MedTech R&D Partnerships Lead (Hybrid)

Biopharma Careers; Raritan (NJ); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Project Lead, Innovation & Partnerships, R&D MedTech, to drive external partnerships and inter‑company collaborations. You will lead cross‑functional teams across regulatory, design quality, marketing and supply chain to deliver complex surgical technologies from concept to market.

The position can be based in Cincinnati, OH or Raritan, NJ and will follow a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years in medical device development with experience in combination products.
• PMP or similar certification preferred; willingness to travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional JJMT teams to execute multiple parallel product development projects with JJIM.
• Ensure projects meet time-to-market, COGs, development costs, quality standards and market forecasts.
• Transfer product and manufacturing processes from development to operations & marketing at project completion.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies in a regulated environment.
• Communicate progress, opportunities, risks & issues to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory awareness

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s/PhD in biomedical/mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Project Lead, Innovation & Partnerships, R&D MedTech, to drive external partnerships and inter‑company collaborations. You will lead cross‑functional teams across regulatory, design quality, marketing and supply chain to deliver complex surgical technologies from concept to market.

The position can be based in Cincinnati, OH or Raritan, NJ and will follow a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days on-site.