Senior Principal Medical Device R&D Project Leader

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Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 134,000 - 231,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Principal R&D Project Manager– Shockwave Medical for our team in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on product development, resource coordination, and cross-functional project management to enable commercialization.

You will drive strategy, align stakeholders, and lead multiple projects across the development lifecycle. The position requires extensive medical device PM experience, knowledge of Design Control and regulatory requirements, and strong

Qualifications

  • BS/BA in science, engineering or business administration or equivalent.
  • 12+ years of Medical Device experience with at least 7 years in PM.
  • Experience with QSR 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, MDR and related regs.
  • Project management training or certification preferred.
  • Experience in process improvements and PM frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate cross-functional project activities per NPD lifecycle and Design Control.
  • Plan, monitor, and report project progress and risk across the portfolio.
  • Set strategy/vision and maintain organizational alignment.
  • Lead multiple parallel projects with diverse teams.
  • Manage product development from feasibility to market release.
  • Publish dashboards and formal communications for status updates.
  • Mentor other Project Managers within the group.
  • Lead complex NPD projects from concept to launch.

Skills

Project management
Leadership
Communication
Cross-functional collaboration
Risk management
Agile/PM methodologies
Process improvement
Ambiguity navigation

Education

BS/BA in science/engineering/business

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Principal R&D Project Manager– Shockwave Medical for our team in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on product development, resource coordination, and cross-functional project management to enable commercialization.

You will drive strategy, align stakeholders, and lead multiple projects across the development lifecycle. The position requires extensive medical device PM experience, knowledge of Design Control and regulatory requirements, and strong

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