Director, R&D, Healing and Core Technology – MedTech

Johnson & Johnson•Raritan, NJ

1d•$164,000 - $282,900•Hybrid

About The Position

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 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. 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. 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
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
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
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

Advanced degree is strongly preferred
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

Benefits

employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year