Program Manager, Scientific Operations

Johnson & Johnson•East Goshen Township, PA

13d•Remote

About The Position

We are searching for a Program Manager to join our DePuy Synthes team. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company 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 Program Manager, Scientific Operations reporting to the Director of Scientific Operations will lead strategic oversight and process governance for project management activities associated with the Depuy Synthes Scientific Operations team, including Clinical Evaluations, Literature Reviews, Summaries of Safety and Clinical Performance, and other associated activities. In addition to indirect oversight of the existing project management team, this role will serve as the lead for software and systems management used by the Scientific Operations team. The individual will also support process improvements, initiative roll outs, and help coordinate financials for the Scientific Operations team.

Requirements

BA, BS, or BSN is required; advanced degree, including MBA or MS, is preferred
Minimum of 5 years of program management experience or equivalent in the medical device or similar highly regulated industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
Proficiency with project management methodologies and project planning tools such as Wrike, MS Project, or Smartsheet
Exceptional communication and social skills across different organization levels
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Nice To Haves

Process Excellence training or certification preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

Responsibilities

Leads end to end project management activities including project plan development, dashboard generation, metrics tracking, risk identification and mitigations, resource planning, and development of communication strategies.
Onboards and provide active coaching to new project managers and project coordinators.
Responsible for ongoing oversight of Project Management teams to ensure adherence to best practices and implementation of process changes.
Supports a team of project managers and project coordinators with day to day project oversight, including software/tools, processes, and workflows.
Manage maintenance and updates to key SciOps systems, including Wrike, Distiller, Readcube, Sharepoint, etc.
Leads (in collaboration with the Director of Scientific Operations) regular business cycle activities including management of statements of work, purchase orders, invoicing, accruals, business planning, and vendor management.
Provides change management expertise to support procedural and workflow changes.
Defines, maintains, and monitors metrics relevant to the Global Clinical Evaluation team’s activities and adjacent teams/functions, providing real-time progress tracking and visibility of issues to enable corrective and preventive action to be taken, as needed.
Oversees Eudamed maintenance for SciOps specific activities, including SSCP translation uploads and SSCP Validation by the notified bodies.
Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
Performs other duties assigned as needed

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)).
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