Sr. Upstream Product Manager, Electrophysiology (Irvine, CA) Johnson MedTech, Electrophysiology (Irvine, CA) Johnson and Johnson MedTech, Electrophysiology
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Electrophysiology, is recruiting a Sr. Marketing - Product Manager to join the team in Irvine, CA. 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 https://www.jnj.com/. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Position Summary Johnson & Johnson MedTech Electrophysiology is seeking a Sr. Upstream Product Manager to help shape the future of cardiac ablation therapies. This highly visible role will lead global upstream strategy and early-stage innovation efforts across our electrophysiology portfolio, translating physician needs, market insights, and emerging technologies into differentiated product concepts and platform strategies. The successful candidate will collaborate across R&D, clinical, medical affairs, regulatory, downstream marketing, and commercial teams to define product requirements, influence technology roadmaps, and drive portfolio decisions that support long-term growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in medical devices, healthcare, or a related industry.
- 3+ years of experience in upstream marketing, product management, strategy, innovation, or product development.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
- Strong analytical skills with experience developing forecasts, business cases, and market assessments.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree.
- Experience in electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, cardiovascular devices, or other interventional specialties.
- Experience with catheter-based technologies, mapping systems, or ablation therapies.
- Experience supporting global product development and launch activities.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive strategic clarity in a fast-paced innovation environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead upstream product strategy for next-generation electrophysiology technologies and platforms.
- Identify unmet clinical needs through physician engagement, Voice of Customer (VOC) research, and market assessments.
- Translate customer insights into product requirements, value propositions, and innovation opportunities.
- Partner with R&D to evaluate concepts, define user needs, and guide early-stage product development.
- Develop market assessments, forecasts, business cases, and commercial strategies to support investment decisions.
- Assess market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies to inform portfolio priorities.
- Support portfolio planning and prioritization activities across therapy areas and technology platforms.
- Collaborate with R&D, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to align product strategy and development plans.
- Influence key stakeholders and drive alignment across global and regional teams.
- Support evidence-generation strategies and physician engagement activities that inform product development.
- Monitor competitive products, clinical data, technology advancements, and market trends.
- Evaluate opportunities to strengthen the EP portfolio through innovation, partnerships, or new technology areas.
- Identify market barriers and adoption drivers to optimize future product strategies.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
