Manager, R&D (MedTech)

Location: New Brighton, Minnesota, United States of America

Salary: $117,000–$201,250 base pay per year

Company

Johnson & Johnson develops healthcare and MedTech solutions, including smarter, less invasive treatments for complex diseases.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor engineers and technicians while managing direct reports.
• Direct cross-functional product development from concept through clinical trials and commercial release.
• Guide catheter design, engineering activities, test methods, acceptance criteria, and product specifications.
• Coordinate technical personnel, vendors, contractors, project timelines, milestones, and management updates.
• Ensure design documentation, Design History Files, design reviews, and document approvals meet applicable procedures.
• Support clinical feedback activities, manufacturing process validation, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive medical device development experience, including 3+ years leading projects through all product development phases.
• At least 2 years managing direct reports or equivalent experience.
• Experience with disposable medical devices, preferably coronary or vascular catheters.
• Knowledge of QSR and applicable quality system standards, including FDA, ISO, and MDD requirements.
• Strong understanding of engineering materials, component selection, safety, reliability, manufacturability, communication, and presentation.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive work environment focused on innovation and improving patient outcomes.
• Retirement pension and 401(k) savings plans.
• Eligibility for a long-term incentive program.
• Vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, caregiver leave, bereavement leave, and volunteer leave.
• Accommodation support is available for applicants with disabilities during the interview process.