Senior Principal R&D Project Manager — MedTech Innovation

6947-SHOCKWAVE MEDICAL INC. Legal Entity; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Sr. Principal R&D Project Manager to lead product development and cross-functional alignment for Shockwave Medical devices. You will drive planning, risk management, and communications across teams from feasibility to market release.

The role requires extensive medical device project management experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of regulatory pathways (QSR, ISO 13485, MDR). A collaborative, results‑driven style is essential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in science, engineering or business administration or equivalent.
• 12+ years of Medical Device experience including at least 7 years in project management.
• Experience with QSR 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, MDR requirements and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional activities across the product development lifecycle.
• Lead project planning, risk management, and status reporting to leadership.
• Establish strategy and ensure organizational alignment for multiple parallel projects.
• Oversee all phases from feasibility to market release with Design Control principles.
• Mentor other Project Managers in the group.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory expertise

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Process improvement

Ambiguity navigation

Stakeholder influence

Mentoring

Education

BS/BA in science, engineering or business administration

Tools

PM methodologies (PMM/PMO)

Quality management systems

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Sr. Principal R&D Project Manager to lead product development and cross-functional alignment for Shockwave Medical devices. You will drive planning, risk management, and communications across teams from feasibility to market release.

The role requires extensive medical device project management experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of regulatory pathways (QSR, ISO 13485, MDR). A collaborative, results‑driven style is essential.