Group Manager R&D LCM

Johnson & Johnson•West Chester, PA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Group Manager R&D LCM to join our DePuy Synthes Trauma/ CMF team located in West Chester, PA. 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 Orthopedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone Orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. Purpose : The R&D LCM/ Sustaining Engineering Group Manager, will lead a team of individual contributors in the delivery of projects taking product through product life-cycle-management (LCM) after commercialization, providing in-market support, balancing requirements of quality, speed, cost and resource allocation, and making sure the products are compliant with industry requirements, standards and regulations. You will also collaborate with strategic and commercial marketing on product improvements, harmonizations and/or strategic projects and programs to efficiently manage Trauma/ CMF product portfolio, as well as effective communication and collaboration with local and global counterparts and cross-functional teams in Product Development, Sales, and Quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 5 years, in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent
A minimum of 5 years of experience as a technical leader and contributor is required, 10 years is preferred.
A minimum of 3 years of supervisory/managerial experience is preferred, with experience in coaching direct reports
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in R&D and/or product /project management
Solid understanding of market planning and development, forecasting, financial analysis/budgeting and general market management
Knowledge and experience with product new developments and their introduction processes
Experience in medical device industry and knowledge of Design Controls is required

Nice To Haves

Orthopaedics trauma experience is preferred- possesses thorough product knowledge and clinical expertise in Trauma and CMF procedures and understanding of all precedents, practices, or scientific theories and principles in the field of Orthopedic Trauma and Cranio Maxillofacial reconstruction
Proficient in all compliance aspect of medical device management. Well versed in US FDA and EU MDD/MDR requirements
A thorough knowledge of related disciplines, precision metal machining and manufacturing processes
Experience in leading international technical teams (US, EU, India) is a plus.
Excellent communication and interaction skills with the ability to lead across a matrix organization, provide clear communication to a broad leadership team, motivate and build a team, and manage interdisciplinary teams with demonstrated delegating skills
Ability to break down barriers and remove roadblocks to resolve risks while effectively building consensus across the organization
Utilization of Project Management Excellence, Design Excellence, and Process Excellence tools
Must demonstrate a strong initiative and follow through in executing project responsibilities, overcoming obstacles and balancing multiple priorities effectively through strong technical and/or project leadership experience
The ability to review and critically assess patents and other forms of intellectual property

Responsibilities

Accountable for global Trauma/ CMF R&D Business Continuity projects and efforts
Global DRI (Direct Responsible Individual) for timeliness of all Business Continuity related LCM tasks and projects (Business/ Quality System Enhancements, Product Harmonizations, Portfolio Optimizations & Management)
Investigate and suggest improvements in business processes and product manufacturing in areas of quality, service, growth and values
Works with value streams, worldwide manufacturing facilities and external partners to analyze investment requirements, development timing, market potential and return on investment related to the defined program
Manage a subset of budget for his/her department with components that include human resources, capital equipment, and general expenses
Set business metrics for the team and provide performance feedback to employees
Use expertise to improve operational efficiencies and meet compliance requirements
Support the development of a global regulatory strategy to ensure compliance in all regions
Support regional needs for technical product registration issues in collaboration with RA teams
Maintain knowledge of competitive landscape and scientific developments related to their functional area. Attend industry meetings and conferences as required
Plan, conduct and direct research, development or engineering assignments
Under limited supervision, carries out an important segment of a large and complex engineering program or a smaller program of limited complexity and scope
Conceive, plan, and implement solutions to technical problems requiring unconventional approaches, new designs, and equipment and process development
Perform other special projects and functions as assigned
Know and follow all laws and policies that apply to one's job, and maintain the highest levels of professionalism, ethics and compliance at all times