Director, R&D, Healing and Core Technology – MedTech

Director, R&D, Healing and Core Technology – Med Tech

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 surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world's most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Patients are waiting.

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, R&D, Healing and Core Technology – Med Tech to support our wound closure and healing business. This role will be located in Raritan, NJ & work a hybrid work schedule (≥3 days in the office). Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.

Purpose:

The Director R&D, Healing and Core Tech will lead a cross-functional research and development organization focused on design, materials selection, and process development for advancing a robust portfolio of healing innovations as well as growing our Cardiovascular (non-suture) portfolio offerings. The role requires deep technical expertise, proven experience developing and scaling manufacturing processes in the medical device industry, and the ability to translate scientific concepts into regulatory-ready products.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Technical NPD Project Management
• Lead Mechanical/Process/Material team driving holistic product development efforts
• Drive integration across all NPD functions to deliver technically feasible products through to launch
• Develop team technical mastery, critical thinking and problem solving
• Oversee process validation, design verification and validation activities

• Strategy Development
• Define and execute R&D strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals

• Talent Development
• Develop diverse R&D team focused on best practices and continuous improvement
• Build skills for complex collaboration across R&D and Supply Chain
• Foster a culture of scientific rigor and cross-disciplinary collaboration

• Process Optimization
• Manage project budgets, timelines, resources and third-party partners
• Champion new ways of working and lead teams through ambiguity

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and ability to prioritize across programs
• Proven people manager and mentor
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions
• Comfortable influencing within matrixed organizations

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A degree in Biomedical Engineering, Engineering or Materials Science is required. Advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• Must have 10+ years of NPD Project Management or related experience is required.
• 5 + experience in people leadership is required.
• Technical expertise and proven experience developing and scaling manufacturing processes is required.
• Experience in Biomedical Engineering, Engineering or Materials Science fundamentals is required.
• Strong project management skills are required.
• Strong change management leadership skills are required.
• Experience in medical device industry (Cardiovascular, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Wound Care, GYN, GI, etc.) is strongly preferred
• Experience in Healing and/or CV products (Closure devices, valves, sealants, adhesives, scaffolds, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Collaboration and cross-functional leadership skills in complex environments is essential for candidate's success
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Travel:
  Up to 20% both domestic and international is required.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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