Program Manager, R&D (MedTech)

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States of America; this position must be located in Santa Clara, CA. Hybrid work is indicated.

Salary: $118,000–$203,550 per year

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops innovative surgical technologies and personalized, less invasive healthcare solutions, including robotics and digital surgery products.

What you will do

• Own and drive the Monarch Bronchoscopy product development program.
• Develop and manage integrated project timelines, budgets, quarterly goals, milestones, and action items.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and teams, resolve or escalate issues, and build ownership of project objectives.
• Identify technical and program risks, create mitigation plans, and facilitate risk closure.
• Communicate project progress to directors, managers, and the J&J Robotics & Digital Solutions management team.
• Coordinate external vendors, including co-development and subcontracted development activities.

Requirements

• BS or BA in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in a regulated environment and 3+ years in program or project management.
• Experience working with complex systems or complex, dynamic teams.
• Experience using or administering project management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, self-motivation, urgency, and ability to present to different audiences and organizational levels.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Nice to have

• MS or PhD in Engineering, Science, or Business.
• Experience leading early-stage development teams and contributing to business cases or user requirements.
• Experience with Medical Device Design Control, QSR 21 CFR Part 820, FDA and 510(k) regulatory strategies, or CE Mark.
• Engineering experience in medical device design and development.
• PMP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on healthcare innovation and patient outcomes.
• Participation in a consolidated retirement plan, pension, and 401(k) savings plan.
• Eligibility for the long-term incentive program.
• Vacation, sick time, holidays, personal and family time, parental, bereavement, caregiver, volunteer, and military spouse leave.