Principal R&D Project Manager, Navigation Platform

Biopharma Careers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s Orthopaedics division seeks a Principal R&D Project Manager to drive the Navigation Platform across Digital R&D in a regulated medical device environment from Boston. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and advance innovative surgical solutions.

The role emphasizes rigorous design controls, phase-gate readiness, budget stewardship, and strong stakeholder communications to deliver high-quality results aligned with patient value.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute assigned projects within the Navigation platform in Digital R&D
• Own project plans (WBS/IMS) and budget baseline; manage EVM tracking
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across software, V&V, clinical, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing
• Drive disciplined design controls and phase-gate readiness to enable predictable delivery outcomes
• Manage RAID, change control, and stakeholder communications

Job description

Johnson & Johnson’s Orthopaedics division seeks a Principal R&D Project Manager to drive the Navigation Platform across Digital R&D in a regulated medical device environment from Boston. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and advance innovative surgical solutions.

The role emphasizes rigorous design controls, phase-gate readiness, budget stewardship, and strong stakeholder communications to deliver high-quality results aligned with patient value.