Upstream Product Manager (Irvine, CA) Johnson and Johnson MedTech, Electrophysiology

6010-Biosense Webster Inc. Legal Entity

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 102,000 - 177,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 120 hours/year

Sick time 40 hours/year

Holiday pay

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Irvine, CA is seeking a Marketing Upstream Product Manager to lead next-generation electrophysiology product strategy and engage physicians to translate insights into viable roadmaps.

You will collaborate across R&D, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to shape portfolio priorities, develop forecasts, and drive evidence-generation for launches in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in medical devices, healthcare, or a related industry.
1+ years of experience in upstream marketing, product management, strategy, innovation, or product development.

Responsibilities

Lead upstream product strategy for next-generation electrophysiology technologies and platforms.
Identify unmet clinical needs through physician engagement, VOC research, and market assessments.
Translate customer insights into product requirements, value propositions, and innovation opportunities.
Partner with R&D to evaluate concepts, define user needs, and guide early-stage product development.
Develop market assessments, forecasts, business cases, and commercial strategies.

Skills

Brand Marketing

Data Analysis

Go-to-Market Strategies

Strategic Thinking

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, or related field

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.

Job Information

Job Function: Marketing
Job Sub Function: Strategic Marketing
Job Category: Professional
All Job Posting Locations: Irvine, California, United States of America

Position Summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Electrophysiology, is recruiting a Marketing Upstream Product Manager to join the team in Irvine, CA. 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. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Innovation

Lead upstream product strategy for next-generation electrophysiology technologies and platforms.
Identify unmet clinical needs through physician engagement, Voice of Customer (VOC) research, and market assessments.
Translate customer insights into product requirements, value propositions, and innovation opportunities.
Partner with R&D to evaluate concepts, define user needs, and guide early-stage product development.

Portfolio & Business Planning

Develop market assessments, forecasts, business cases, and commercial strategies to support investment decisions.
Assess market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies to inform portfolio priorities.
Support portfolio planning and prioritization activities across therapy areas and technology platforms.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate with R&D, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to align product strategy and development plans.
Influence key stakeholders and drive alignment across global and regional teams.
Support evidence-generation strategies and physician engagement activities that inform product development.

Competitive & Market Intelligence

Monitor competitive products, clinical data, technology advancements, and market trends.
Evaluate opportunities to strengthen the EP portfolio through innovation, partnerships, or new technology areas.
Identify market barriers and adoption drivers to optimize future product strategies.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in medical devices, healthcare, or a related industry.
1+ years of experience in upstream marketing, product management, strategy, innovation, or product development.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
Strong analytical skills with experience developing forecasts, business cases, and market assessments.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree.
Experience in electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, cardiovascular devices, or other interventional specialties.
Experience with catheter-based technologies, mapping systems, or ablation therapies.
Experience supporting global product development and launch activities.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive strategic clarity in a fast-paced innovation environment.

Required 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

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

Salary

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $102,000.00 - $177,100.00

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

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

EEO & Inclusion

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.

Location

Irvine, California, United States of America

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