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J&J Family of Companies Senior Manager, Project Engineering(EP Catheters) in Irvine, California
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com
Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function:
Project Engineering
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
US331 CA Irvine - 31 Technology Dr
Job Description:
Johnson & Johnson Medtech's Electrophysiology division is currently seeking a Sr. Manager for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Life Cycle Management (LCM) to be based in Irvine, CA.
The ideal candidate will lead a cross-functional team with responsibility for global new product introduction, launch, stabilization, and lifecycle management of electrophysiology catheters.
About MedTech
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
Key Responsibilities:
Takes direct responsibility for both technical and program management leadership, guiding a cross-functional team in the development and lifecycle management of innovative electrophysiology catheters, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Develops strong interdependent partnerships and manages effective communication with teams in Advanced R&D, R&D, key stakeholders in Supply Chain, and partners within the Commercial organization.
Possesses in depth understanding of engineering and design control principals and enforces best engineering practices to maintain high-quality of product design and process development for new and existing products.
Communicates clearly and effectively, prepares presentations and project updates for senior leadership, demonstrates flexibility and openness to alternative approaches, maintains customer focus, engages in strategic thinking, showcases strong leadership capabilities, and possesses robust negotiation, persuasion, and influencing skills.
Maintains proper governance and escalation management within projects to facilitate timely decisions, resource allocation, and support to achieve milestone targets and deliverables .
Embodies strong Credo values, effectively handles ambiguity, drives innovative thinking, excels in managing complexity, is passionate about customer satisfaction, and works collaboratively with various partners.
Integrating technical and engineering activities with project management to ensure all aspects of product development and lifecycle management are addressed.
Effectively manages complexity across multiple production platforms, technology platforms, supply chains, and project portfolios simultaneously.
Qualifications
Education:
- A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required; an advanced engineering degree (MSc., PhD) is preferred.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
At least 8 years of medical device experience in new product development and lifecycle management of class 3 medical devices is required.
Minimum 5 years of people management experience is required.
In depth technical understanding of engineering principles, design control, risk management, GD&T, Solid Works, design for manufacturing, and statistical methods.
Broad technical knowledge of manufacturing techniques, process development, and process validation applicable to class 3 medical devices is required.
In-depth knowledge of financial processes, including business case development, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), is required.
Knowledge of medical device regulations (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, CE marking) and experience with Regulatory Affairs submissions and compliance documentation.
Experience in medical device design control, design verification and validation, product and process development, process characterization, component qualification is required.
Demonstrated capability to work across organizational boundaries through influence, negotiation, and collaboration is preferred.
Flexible hours to accommodate US, EMEA and APAC work schedules.
Preferred:
Catheter design experience in electrophysiology is highly preferred.
A proven track record of successfully launching complex, global new products is preferred.
Strong understanding and experience in End-to-End supply chain management is preferred.
Other:
This role will be based in Irvine, CA or Irwindale, CA and may require up to 25% travel.
Technical certification in Greenbelt, Blackbelt, PE are preferred.
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.
Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
120,000- 207,000
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
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. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be 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. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. http://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.