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Project Lead - R&D Partnerships

AT Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson

Project Lead - R&D Partnerships

Cincinnati, OH

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Project Lead - R&D Partnerships to join our MedTech Surgery (JJMT) team in Raritan, NJ or Cincinnati, OH

At 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 https://www.jnj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.

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We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

The Project Lead R&D Partnerships is responsible for leading one (or more) focused, cross-functional JJMT teams to execute 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. In addition to meeting performance agreement requirements that include time to market, cost of goods, development costs, quality standard & market size forecast.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead external and inter-company collaboration projects from assessment, intake, execution, launch and eventual transfer to life-cycle management.
  • Lead cross-functional development team 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.
  • Other responsibilities may be assigned & not all responsibilities listed may be assigned.


Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelors in Engineering
  • Preferably a Master's or PhD in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field

Experience:

  • 7+ years in medical device development, with experience in combination products or related fields
  • Proven record of accomplishment: direct association with or leading efforts to develop technically complex products from concept to market
  • Experience in medical manufacturing 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
  • Domestic & international travel, as required

Please note that the candidate must be located in either Raritan, NJ, or Cincinnati, OH, as relocation assistance is not offered for this position

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $104,000 to $166,750. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.

o Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

o Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

o Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

o Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year

o Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year

o Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market

Client-provided location(s): Cincinnati, OH, USA; Raritan, NJ 08869, USA
Job ID: Johnson&Johnson-2406220468W
Employment Type: Other