Director, R&D, Healing and Core Technology – MedTech
About The Position
We are searching for the best talent for a Director, R&D, Healing and Core Technology – MedTech to support our handheld medical devices 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.
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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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
- Define and execute R&D strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- 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)).
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
