Associate Director Biosurgery R&D LCM (MedTech)

Location: Raritan, New Jersey, United States; flex/hybrid schedule with 3 days per week on-site. Approximately 20% domestic and/or international travel is required. Relocation assistance may be available to uniquely qualified candidates.

Base pay: $137,000–$235,750 per year.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare and surgical technologies designed to make treatments smarter, less invasive, and more personalized.

What you will do

• Lead scientific direction for biosurgery R&D lifecycle management projects, including design changes, process changes, and base business support.
• Oversee project portfolios, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure timelines and milestones are achieved.
• Review design control documentation, verification and validation protocols and reports, claims support, regulatory submissions, and technical reports.
• Evaluate R&D protocols for compliance with safety, efficacy, compatibility, industry, company, and regulatory expectations.
• Present program updates to senior management and ensure the scientific integrity and quality of generated data.
• Hire, develop, motivate, and mentor staff while leading cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and commercial functions.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or Science is required; relevant fields include Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, and Biomedical Engineering.
• Significant R&D, lifecycle management, or related leadership experience in MedTech, medical devices, or healthcare is required.
• 8+ years of people leadership experience, including cross-functional leadership and change management in dynamic, matrixed environments.
• Knowledge of design controls and process validation principles and practices is required.
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills are required.
• Experience in the medical device industry or medical field is required.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree such as an MS or PhD.
• Experience with biosurgery products such as hemostats, sealants, adhesives, or tissue scaffolds.
• Knowledge of bioinformatics, biological engineering, biostatistics, or SAP Product Lifecycle Management.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on respecting individual differences and dignity.
• Retirement pension and 401(k) savings plans, subject to plan terms.
• Vacation, sick time, holiday pay, personal and family time, parental leave, caregiver leave, bereavement leave, volunteer leave, and military spouse time-off benefits.
• Accommodation support is available during the interview process for applicants with disabilities.