Project Head, Energy and Endo-mechanical Platforms, R&D - MedTech

6045-Ethicon Inc. Legal Entity; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Cincinnati is recruiting a Project Head for Energy & Endo-mechanical Platforms. You will lead the New Product Development program, coordinating with R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Quality to deliver innovative medical devices.

This role requires 10+ years in NPD, experience in regulated devices, and a proven ability to drive programs on schedule and within budget. Hybrid schedule: 3 days on-site; relocation may be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline is required.
• Advanced degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of new product development work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years working in a regulated industry.
• Proven ability to lead regulated programs through market introduction.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and execution skills.
• Ability to influence across a matrixed organization and navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for end-to-end execution and delivery of the NPD program, including scope, schedule, and cost.
• Owns program status communication, planning, tracking, and risk management.
• Leads cross-functional program execution with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Finance, and Marketing.
• Establishes disciplined operating rhythms with core team meetings and milestone planning.
• Manages the triple constraint (time, scope, resources) and escalates risks as needed.
• Develops scenarios, assesses trade-offs, and clearly communicates implications.
• Champions an inclusive, high-performing team culture with shared ownership of outcomes.

Skills

Agility Jumps

Business Alignment

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Mentorship

Operational Excellence

Organizing

Performance Measurement

Process Control

Project Management Methodology (PMM)

Project Management Office (PMO)

Project Reporting

Project Schedule

Quality Control (QC)

Research and Development

Technical Credibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline

Advanced degree

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

Job Function: Project/Program Management Group Job Sub Function: R&D Project Management Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

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Johnson & Johnson MedTech is currently recruiting for a Project Head, Energy & Endo-mechanical Platforms, MedTech. The position is located in Cincinnati, OH & will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week on-site. Relocation assistance may be provided for highly qualified individuals.

Purpose:

The Project Head will report into the PPMG (Project and Portfolio Management Group) and be the DRI responsible for delivery of all aspects of their New Product Development (NPD) program, driving cross-functional collaboration, creating a unified results driven team, and raising issues to Platform leadership, as necessary. This role requires strong collaboration skills and partnership with R&D, Global Strategic Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Finance. The role also requires familiarity and experience in medical device development and understanding of global regulatory and clinical requirements.

You will be responsible for:

• Accountable for end-to-end execution and delivery of their New Product Development (NPD) program, including scope, schedule, and cost.
• Owns Communication of the program status, including program planning, tracking, and risk management, proactively identifying issues, driving mitigation plans, and accelerating progress to meet business objectives.
• Leads cross functional program execution as the single point of accountability, partnering effectively with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Finance, and Marketing.
• Establishes and maintains disciplined operating rhythms, including core team meetings and milestone planning, that promote clarity, accountability, and efficient execution.
• Manages the program triple constraint (time, scope, resources) by securing tradeoff decisions, escalating risks appropriately, and resolving cross‑functional challenges.
• Drives decision-making by developing scenarios, assessing trade‑offs, and clearly communicating implications.
• Champions an inclusive, high performing team culture that values diverse perspectives, psychological safety, and shared ownership of outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering or scientific discipline is required
• an advanced degree, preferred
• A minimum of 10+ years of new product development work experience is required
• Minimum of 3 years working in a regulated industry experience is required
• Demonstrated success leading regulated programs through market introduction is required
• A results and performance driven demeanor with strong sense of accountability is required
• Proven ability to lead and influence across a complex, matrixed organization is required
• Strong capability in strategic planning, execution, and operational excellence is required
• Demonstrated leadership through change and ability to navigate ambiguity is preferred
• Ability to develop talent, build inclusive team cultures, and drive sustained performance is preferred
• Experience in medical device development, including Class II and/or Class III products, is preferred
• Prior experience leading R&D teams, including direct or indirect people leadership is preferred
• Strong understanding of global regulatory and clinical requirements for medical devices is preferred
• Demonstrated technical depth and business acumen supporting strategic decision-making and execution

Required Skills

• Agility Jumps
• Business Alignment
• Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Mentorship
• Operational Excellence
• Organizing
• Performance Measurement
• Process Control
• Project Management Methodology (PMM)
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Project Reporting
• Project Schedule
• Quality Control (QC)
• Research and Development
• Technical Credibility

Preferred Skills

• Agility Jumps
• Business Alignment
• Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Mentorship
• Operational Excellence
• Organizing
• Performance Measurement
• Process Control
• Project Management Methodology (PMM)
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Project Reporting
• Project Schedule
• Quality Control (QC)
• Research and Development
• Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $137,000.00 - $235,750.00

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

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 https://www.jnj.com/.