R&D Specialist 3

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Irvine, CA

2d • $92,000 - $148,350 • Onsite

About The Position

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 Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech We are searching for the best talent for a R&D Specialist 3 to support our Electrophysiology business. This role will work onsite in our Irvine, CA office. Job Summary: This position supports project teams in the development of electrophysiology catheters and/or related accessories at Biosense Webster. Project coordinator works directly with team to coordinate activities related to new product development and lifecycle. This can include but not limited to sourcing engineering material for new product development, management of the supply chain for new product material, control of inventory, and design control for new product development build activities from onset to submission. Coordinates essential R&D tasks that include contracts with HCPs, trainings of team associates, travel for HCC professionals and other R&D visitors, budget tracking and accruals performance needs.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills to satisfactorily develop the responsibilities of the position.
• 4 to 6 years of experience, preferably related to the position.
• University/Bachelors Degree or Equivalent.
• In depth understanding of specialized area to support new product development and lifecycle manage product structure (Bills of Material, routings, etc.).
• In depth understanding of new product development cost drivers.
• R&D finance and/or contracting process
• Ability to work with various engineers & vendors, detailed oriental to track progress
• Ability to participate in a technical team with specialist focus area.
• Must possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Exceptional aptitude in multitasking
• Ability to utilize office computer programs proficiently.
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
• Communicate with other functions within the organization daily to acquire alignment and approvals.
• Manages inventory for clinical investigational materials.
• Maintains traceability for clinical builds and approval for distribution.
• Assist in the development of test reports, generating ECOs and other engineering documentation.
• Responsible for timely presenting of business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Windchill PLM system experience is required.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Action-Oriented
• Agility Jumps
• Business Alignment
• Business Behavior
• Collaborating
• Continuous Improvement
• Execution Focus
• Operations Management
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvements
• Project Management Methodology (PMM)
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Project Reporting
• Project Schedule
• Quality Control (QC)
• Research and Development
• Stakeholder Engagement

Responsibilities

• Function as Project Coordinator for the Device History File of a project team.
• Locate sources for engineering materials and services, obtain quotes and place orders for material and services.
• Maintain design control for new product development build activities.
• Takes an active role in project team/technical projects and initiatives that focus on cost improvement, business continuity, process excellence to enable product development activities.
• Support communication activities regarding R&D initiatives.
• Responsible for timely presenting of business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Manages inventory for clinical investigational materials.
• Maintains traceability for clinical builds and approval for distribution.
• Assist in the development of test reports, generating ECOs and other engineering documentation.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• 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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level