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Job Function:
R&D Product DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
Multi-Family R&D Product DevelopmentJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of AmericaJob 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.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
We are searching for the best talent for a Director, R&D, Healing and Core Technology – MedTech to support our wound closure and healing business. This role will be located in Raritan, NJ & work a hybrid work schedule (≥3 days in the office). Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.
Purpose:
The Director R&D, Healing and Core Tech will lead a cross-functional research and development organization focused on design, materials selection, and process development for advancing a robust portfolio of healing innovations as well as growing our Cardiovascular (non-suture) portfolio offerings. The role requires deep technical expertise, proven experience developing and scaling manufacturing processes in the medical device industry, and the ability to translate scientific concepts into regulatory-ready products.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Technical NPD Project Management
- Lead Mechanical/Process/Material team driving holistic product development efforts
- Drive integration across all NPD functions to deliver technically feasible products through to launch
- Develop team technical mastery, critical thinking and problem solving
- Oversee process validation, design verification and validation activities
- Strategy Development
- Define and execute R&D strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals
- Talent Development
- Develop diverse R&D team focused on best practices and continuous improvement
- Build skills for complex collaboration across R&D and Supply Chain
- Foster a culture of scientific rigor and cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Process Optimization
- Manage project budgets, timelines, resources and third-party partners
- Champion new ways of working and lead teams through ambiguity
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and ability to prioritize across programs
- Proven people manager and mentor
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions
- Comfortable influencing within matrixed organizations
Qualifications and Requirements:
- A degree in Biomedical Engineering, Engineering or Materials Science is required. Advanced degree is strongly preferred.
- Must have 10+ years of NPD Project Management or related experience is required.
- 5 + experience in people leadership is required.
- Technical expertise and proven experience developing and scaling manufacturing processes is required.
- Experience in Biomedical Engineering, Engineering or Materials Science fundamentals is required.
- Strong project management skills are required.
- Strong change management leadership skills are required.
- Experience in medical device industry (Cardiovascular, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Wound Care, GYN, GI, etc.) is strongly preferred
- Experience in Healing and/or CV products (Closure devices, valves, sealants, adhesives, scaffolds, etc.) is strongly preferred.
- Collaboration and cross-functional leadership skills in complex environments is essential for candidate’s success
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Travel: Up to 20% both domestic and international is required.
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.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Creating Purpose, Developing Others, Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Operations Management, Process Improvements, Product Development, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Strategies, Program Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development, Research Ethics, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Technical Credibility, VersatilityThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$164,000.00 - $282,900.00Additional 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)).This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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
Skills Required
- Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, or Materials Science
- Advanced degree (Master's/PhD)
- 10+ years of NPD project management or related experience
- 5+ years of people leadership experience
- Proven experience developing and scaling manufacturing processes in the medical device industry
- Knowledge of biomedical engineering or materials science fundamentals
- Strong project management skills
- Strong change management leadership skills
- Experience in medical device industry (Cardiovascular, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Wound Care, GYN, GI, etc.)
- Experience in healing and/or cardiovascular products (closure devices, valves, sealants, adhesives, scaffolds)
- Collaboration and cross-functional leadership skills in complex environments
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Travel up to 20% domestic and international
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with added supports like onsite clinics, fitness centers, and Employee Assistance resources. Mental-health services and wellbeing reimbursements are also described as meaningful components of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are portrayed as a major differentiator, combining a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded pension plan. Stock options and other long-term financial supports are also positioned as part of the broader rewards mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.
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