VP, Global Product Development

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Danvers, MA

1d•$218,000 - $401,350•Onsite

About The Position

Vice President, Product Development — Heart Recovery Location: Danvers, MA 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 to join our team as Vice President, Product Development — Heart Recovery located in Danvers, MA. Purpose: We are seeking an extraordinary, highly motivated senior leader to define and execute the technical vision and lead a multi‑disciplinary Product Development organization responsible for the next generation of smarter and less invasive products to enhance patient care and improve outcomes. The Vice President, Product Development — Heart Recovery will combine deep technical breadth in mechanical, materials or electrical (firmware/software) engineering with strategic business acumen to deliver safe, clinically effective products. The VP will inspire and grow a high‑performing leadership team, drive true meritocracy, and partner across the business to ensure on‑time, high‑quality product delivery that advances our mission to recover hearts and save lives. The selected candidate will optimize our portfolio of cutting-edge intelligent cardiac pump systems, both for acute treatment as well as long term implantable systems. Reports to: VP, Global Head of Strategy & Innovation

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Engineering required; PhD strongly preferred.
15+ years leading product development in regulated, safety‑critical industries; 5+ years at senior management/VP level preferred.
Demonstrated success leading multi‑disciplinary teams of 100+ people across engineering functions (mechanical, electrical, software, polymer/materials, test, etc.).
Manufacturing expertise.
Deep technical understanding across hardware, embedded software/firmware, systems engineering, verification & validation, and design for manufacturability.
Financial ownership experience (portfolio budgeting and cost management).
Executive presence, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and experience presenting to executives and boards.
Strong collaborator and influencer with demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and change.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in cardiac, critical care, or circulatory support medical devices (acute and/or implantable).
Experience with embedded RTOS, embedded Linux, cloud analytics, connectivity, and related cybersecurity practices.
Familiarity with relevant medical device standards and quality systems.
Prior experience building leadership development programs and scaling engineering organizations through growth phases.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Vision: Define and own the engineering and platform strategy across pump systems, hardware, embedded/firmware, software, systems, and verification/validation to support product, clinical, and commercial objectives. Translate strategy into a clear roadmap, prioritized programs, and measurable technical objectives.
Organizational leadership & talent development Lead, mentor, and scale a strong leadership bench of directors and senior managers; recruit and retain top talent across engineering disciplines. Build and execute leadership development, succession planning, and competency programs to grow future leaders and increase bench strength. Create and sustain an inclusive, meritocratic culture grounded in innovation, accountability, and high morale.
Execution & delivery Ensure predictable, high‑quality development and program execution across multiple platforms and concurrent releases. Implement and optimize development lifecycles to balance speed, risk mitigation, and regulatory requirements.
Cross‑functional collaboration & influence Act as a principal spokesperson for Product Engineering; present progress, technical trade‑offs, and risk mitigations to executive leadership and stakeholders. Partner closely with Advanced Research, Innovation Excellence, Product Management, Clinical, Regulatory/Quality, Manufacturing, and Commercial functions to align priorities and accelerate safe product launches.
Technical stewardship & innovation Provide strong technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, embedded/firmware, software, polymer/materials, systems, and test engineering. Maintain competitive technical insight and partner with advanced technologies and scientific principles to advance the product portfolio. Drive design for manufacturability, reliability engineering, and scalable product architectures.
Quality, risk management & regulatory compliance Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable medical device regulations and standards and the company QMS. Promote and champion a Quality culture and a proactive risk management mindset and robust verification & validation practices.
Financial & operational ownership Own the engineering budget, staffing plans, vendor and supplier relationships, and capital investments. Plan and track program-level budgets and drive cost‑effective decisions that support portfolio goals.
External engagement Represent engineering in strategic partnerships, supplier negotiations, and collaborations with clinical and academic partners. Evaluate and adopt enabling technologies, tools, and platforms that accelerate development and improve patient outcomes.

Benefits

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.
Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
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.
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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year