Project Lead, Innovation & Partnerships, R&D MedTech

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 & JohnsonPosted October 23, 2026# Project Lead, Innovation & Partnerships, R&D MedTechRaritan, United States Full timeInformation TechnologyNotify me about similar jobsView Full Job & Apply at Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson is the source of truth for this posting and owns the application process. We surface normalized context and market comparison you won't find on the original listing.## About this opportunityAt 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 jnj.comAs 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.**Job Function:**Technology Product & Platform Management**Job Sub Function:**Technical Product Management**Job Category:**Scientific/Technology**All Job Posting Locations:**Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America**Job Description:****About Surgery**Fueled 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 expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our 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.Our business offers a broad range of products and technologies, including surgical staplers, clip appliers, trocars and sealing devices, that are used in a wide variety of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures.Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtechJohnson & Johnson MedTech is currently recruiting for a **Project Lead, Innovation & Partnerships, R&D - Medtech**. The position can be based in **Cincinnati, OH or Raritan, NJ** & will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week on-site .**Purpose:**The Project Lead – R&D Partnerships will be a leader in the execution of external partnerships as well as Inter-Company Collaboration projects between J&J MedTech and J&J Innovative Medicine. This position functions as part of the MedTech Surgery Innovation & Partnerships group and will be part of a high caliber, multi-functional team developing and driving innovative collaboration projects. This leader will be a key partner working cross-functionally with Regulatory Affairs, Design Quality, Global Strategic Marketing, Supply Chain, to name a few.**You will be responsible for:**Leading one (or more) focused, cross-functional JJMT teams to execute multiple parallel product development projects in partnership with Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) in accordance with criteria specified in performance agreements between JJMT and JJIM. The scope of the team’s responsibility encompasses market & business analysis, product design or acquisition, manufacturing process design, manufacturing pilot & product market launch.Meeting performance agreement requirements that include time to market, cost of goods, development costs, quality standard & market size forecast.Lead external and inter-company collaboration projects from assessment, intake, execution, launch and eventual transfer to life-cycle management.Lead cross-functional development teams in executing project objectives according to a written, approved, performance agreement.Strong leadership in driving technical direction and decisions within cross-functional teams, balancing technical rigor with business needs.Proven experience in resolving technical challenges autonomously, making data-driven decisions and escalating issues effectively when needed.Ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gain alignment, resources & support to achieve project objectives.Expertise in identifying risks early and devising appropriate mitigation strategies, particularly in a regulated environment.Ensure projects are executed in compliance with regulatory requirements (GMP, ISO, MDD) & JJMT policy & procedure requirements.Excellent ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on technical and strategic objectives.Transfer product & manufacturing processes from development team to operations & marketing organizations at completion of project.Capture & disseminate knowledge acquired during projects to improve JJMT product development processes & systems.Develop and continuously refine comprehensive project plans including detailed project schedules.Establish & assign cross-functional and cross-company roles & responsibilities.Provide direct communication to management on progress, opportunities, risks, & issues.Continuously re-evaluate project to determine validity of intake assumptions.Foster teamwork within team & between team & other groups.**Qualifications:**A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required. A master’s or Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred.7+ years in medical device development, with experience in combination products or related fields is requiredProven record of accomplishment: direct association with or leading efforts to deliver technically complex products from concept to market is required.Experience in medical manufacturing is desirable.Project Management: Proficiency in project management principles (PMP or similar certification) and project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project) to lead projects effectively across different stages of development is required.Willingness to travel approximately 10%.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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.#LI-Hybrid**Required Skills:****Preferred Skills:**Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning Strategy, Business Alignment, Business Storytelling, Business Valuations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Strategy, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategies, Industry Analysis, Market Research, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Improvements, Product Portfolio Management, Product Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility**The anticipated base pay range for this position is :**$102,000.00 - $177,100.00Additional 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)).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 yearSick 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 yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year