Program Manager, R&D

jj; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time (120 hours/year)

Sick time (40 hours/year)

Holiday pay (13 days/year)

Parental Leave (480 hours/year)

Bereavement Leave (240 hours/year)

Volunteer Leave (32 hours/year)

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the Monarch Bronchoscopy program, advancing surgical technology from concept to cross-functional execution. You will drive timelines, manage risks, and coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver on ambitious milestones.

The role requires a BS/BA in engineering or related field, 7+ years in regulated environments, and 3+ years in program management, with strong communication and travel

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in a regulated environment.
• 3+ years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience with complex systems or in complex dynamic teams.
• Experience with project management software.
• Willing to travel up to 10% (international and domestic).
• MS or PhD in Engineering, Science, or Business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive Monarch Bronchoscopy product development programs.
• Organize regular team meetings to drive progress and mitigate risks.
• Plan and drive cross-functional project teams to deliver within budget and timelines.
• Coordinate with directors and managers to ensure project integration and milestones.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans; close out risks.
• Coordinate with external vendors for co-development as needed.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Self-motivated with urgency

Independent work ethic

Willingness to travel

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or related technical field

MS or PhD in Engineering, Science, or Business

Tools

Project management software

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.

Project/Program Management Group

Project/Program Management

Professional

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery

Motivated 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 growing the possibilities of MedTech surgery? Ready to join a team that is reimagining how we heal? Our MedTech 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.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated Program Manager that is a self-starter and is passionate about leading and partnering with cross-functional teams. The Program Manager will ensure the execution of the Monarch Bronchoscopy program, develop and manage project timelines, lead meetings, set and drive quarterly goals, and identify and mitigate program risks.

This position must be located in Santa Clara, CA.

Responsibilities:

• • Own and drive the progress of Monarch Bronchoscopy product development programs
• • Organize regular team meetings to drive progress, track and mitigate risks, resolve/escalate issues, and review action items
• • Actively plan and drive cross-functional project teams to deliver against integrated, detailed plans within budget and timelines
• • Enable proactive communications with directors and managers, ensuring integration of projects, and achievement of program milestones
• • Proactively identify program and technical risks, generate mitigation plans, and facilitate the closure of risks
• • Build team ownership and dedication to projects and business plans
• • Prepare regular updates for J&J Robotics & Digital Solutions management team on progress of assigned projects.
• • Allocate tasks among project specific team members and lead team to complete objectives.
• • Coordinate and drive efforts with external vendors, including co-development and subcontracted development if required.

Experience and key competencies:

Required:

• • BS/BA in Engineering or related technical field
• • 7+ years of experience in a regulated environment
• • 3+ years of experience in program or project management
• • Experience working on complex systems or in complex dynamic teams
• • Experience with using and/or administering project management software
• • Work independently and be self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and drive for results
• • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• • Comfortable and adaptable in presenting to different audiences and levels of the organization
• • Ability to travel up to 10%, international and domestic

Preferred:

• • MS or PhD in Engineering, Science, or Business
• • Experience leading early-stage development teams
• • Exposure to business case development and user requirement identification
• • Experience with Medical Device Design Control, QSR 21 CFR Part 820, Medical Devices and Regulatory strategies for FDA and 510k along with CE Mark
• • Experience as an individual contributor in an engineering role within medical device design and development
• • PMP Certification

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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$118,000.00 - $203,550.00

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)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

• 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

The following link to general company benefits information MUST also be included in the posting: Please use the following language:

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits