Staff Project Manager R&D

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Raynham, MA

19h•Onsite

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. 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 to join our DePuy Synthes Orthopaedics team as a Staff Project Manager R&D Spine based in Raynham, MA. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. 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. 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. As the Staff Project Manager R&D Spine plays a critical role in enabling and executing high-quality medical device development within a structured, Gate‑based New Product Development (NPD) framework. As a senior individual contributor and subject matter expert, this role leads complex, high‑impact R&D projects across implants, instruments, and enabling technologies while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements, including FDA, ISO 13485, and 21 CFR 820. This position is responsible for end‑to‑end project planning and execution, including development of integrated project plans, ownership of Gate readiness activities, and delivery of key project milestones. The Staff Project Manager proactively identifies risks, dependencies, and critical path activities and partners with cross‑functional teams to align mitigation strategies with project and organizational objectives. Operating within a highly matrixed and regulated environment, the Staff Project Manager collaborates closely with R&D, PMO, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, and other supporting functions to enable effective decision making and consistent execution. Through strong leadership and communication, this role supports application of development and governance best practices and contributes to the effectiveness of the R&D operating model. In addition, the Staff Project Manager mentors junior project managers and drives continuous improvement of project management capabilities, contributing to scalable, compliant, and predictable product development outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
6+ years of progressive project management experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives
Experience working in a regulated industry, preferably medical devices or life sciences
Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects from initiation through completion, with accountability for scope, schedule, and outcomes
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams within a matrixed organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks, evaluate trade-offs, and drive effective resolution
Highly organized and self‑directed, with demonstrated success working independently in fast‑paced, matrixed environments while managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations
Experience supporting or leading geographically distributed teams
Proficiency with standard project management and productivity tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), with the ability to adapt quickly to new systems

Nice To Haves

Advanced technical or business degree.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring project managers.
Familiarity with project lifecycle management (PLM) systems within a structured development environment.
Experience using SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to support project governance, collaboration, and reporting.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple high-impact, complex development projects simultaneously.
Drive projects through the Gate-based NPD process, ensuring required deliverables, reviews, and milestones are achieved.
Develop, maintain, and execute integrated project plans, including schedules, resource needs, and financial allocations.
Lead and influence cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and enable timely, data-driven decisions.
Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholder groups.
Proactively identify, escalate, and resolve risks, issues, and bottlenecks affecting critical path activities.
Serve as the primary point of coordination with internal partners (e.g., manufacturing, finance, purchasing, sterilization, packaging) to align execution and interdependencies.
Ensure project execution complies with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and company policies
Track project performance and deliver regular, leadership-level updates to senior stakeholders.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountability-driven team environment; support and mentor junior project managers as appropriate.

Benefits

Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension)
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
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year