Principal R&D Project Manager

Johnson & Johnson; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Principal R&D Project Manager in Santa Clara, CA, responsible for leading innovative projects in medical devices. The role requires managing product development and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals in an evolving healthcare landscape.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Annual performance bonus

Up to 120 hours vacation per year

Up to 40 hours sick time

Floating Holidays

Work, Personal and Family Time

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the medical device industry.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Project Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional activities within new product development.
• Drive multiple projects from concept to launch.
• Mentor other Project Managers as needed.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Effective communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/BA in science, engineering or business administration

Job description

At 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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

R&D Project Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Principal R&D Project Manager – Shockwave to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

The Principal R&D Project Manager is responsible for product development, resource, and project management activities associated with executing the company's goals for product commercialization. Responsible for gaining cross functional alignment on strategic vision and goals of projects, meeting project goals and ensuring that appropriate resources are identified and allocated. The role supports R&D New Product Development.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage and coordinate all cross-functional activities within the project and consistent with company's new product development lifecycle and Design Control requirements.
• Highly skilled in project planning, risk management, project execution and communication to all levels of the organization.
• Effectively drive multiple parallel projects with unique cross-functional team members.
• Oversee of all phases of the product development process from Feasibility to Market Release, with excellent understanding of Design Control principles.
• Publish routine dashboards and reports that effectively communicate progress, risk and achievements of the overall portfolio.
• Develop and deliver formal communications, including effective presentation skills
• Hands-on management and tracking of overall team progress and ability to provide detailed management status reports and updates.
• Mentoring other Project Managers in the group as needed.
• Ability to lead complex new product development projects from concept to launch.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in science, engineering or business administration or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in the medical device industry including least 5 years of project management experience in the medical device industry.
• Experience in Quality System Regulations (QSR) 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, MDR requirements, and other applicable regulations as required.
• Project Management specific training and/or certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with developing, implementing, and monitoring process improvement initiatives, project management frameworks and methodologies.
• Highly capable performing under the pressure of multiple competing deadlines while maintaining a cooperative and constructive working relationship with others.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, adept at navigating organizational challenges and possess ability to work through others and accomplish objectives.
• Outstanding verbal & written communication skills.
• High level of enthusiasm, motivation, and drive for results.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity.

Additional Information:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $121,000-$194,350

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
  • Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
  • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
  • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States.

· 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 and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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