Johnson Johnson's Family of Companies is recruiting for a Director of Wound Closure Healing and Biosurgery (WCHB) Project Heads that will report to the Head of Portfolio and Project Management for Surgery RD. The position will be based in Raritan, NJ.

At Johnson Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued, and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson Johnson, we all belong.

The Director of Wound Closure Healing and Biosurgery (WCHB) Project Heads will report to the Head of Portfolio and Project Management for Surgery RD. The Director will be responsible for managing a team of Project Heads, responsible for cross-functional collaboration and execution to ensure new product program delivery. Key success metrics for this role are meeting project objectives including, but not limited to, time to market, cost of goods (COGS), development costs, quality metrics and ability to meet projected demand.

The role will serve on the WCHB RD leadership team advocating for projects with cross-functional peers and acting as a governance escalation point. This team member will have career development, resource management and oversight responsibilities for a team of site-based or remote direct reports. This role requires strong collaboration skills and partnership with RD, Global Strategic Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Supply Chain, Quality and Finance. The role also requires strong expertise in medical device development including a strong understanding of global regulatory and clinical requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Manages Project Heads (PHs) for WCHB ProgramsResponsible for all executional aspects of WCHB NPDsAccountable for program tracking, acceleration, and risk identification and mitigation for WCHBRaises concerns to the VP, WCHB RD, to ensure issues are being addressed and elevated to the right level.Owns input and operational expertise to aid Head PPMG and Development Strategy for management reviews, including scenario development, trade-off implications and the evaluation/assessment of improvement opportunities.Partners with VP, WCHB RD for GO formation across the organization, ensuring alignment across to key platform initiatives, goals, strategies through shared GO’s and reporting of progress against those across RD.Works with WCHB RD leadership team to develop leadership team charter, scope and meeting agendas and cadence. Ensures agenda driven membership, meetings and efficient/effective decision making. Ensures similarly consistent governance and standards are cascaded across WCHB.Monitors and tracks action items and plans to ensure rapid follow-through and progress against commitments.The role is accountable for securing trade-off decisions to help the team manage the triple constraint (time, scope, resources) and for appropriate escalation of challenges cross-functionally.Collaborates with cross-functional members to champion team effectiveness, driving a culture of empowerment, urgency, accountability, achievement, and decision making. The role ensures an environment of cross functional open/safe challenges and risk discussions.Communicate effectively with various levels in the organization including executive leadershipLead the Wound Closure and Biosurgery portfolio reviewFor the site’s portfolio, promote wins and awareness of the projects across the organization and with other sponsors and cross functional leadershipEngage with project teams early on to define and socialize the value proposition of the project/productEnsure project team alignment with platform and portfolio strategy

Johnson Johnson's Family of Companies is recruiting for a Director of Wound Closure Healing and Biosurgery (WCHB) Project Heads that will report to the Head of Portfolio and Project Management for Surgery RD. The position will be based in Raritan, NJ.

At Johnson Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued, and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson Johnson, we all belong.

The Director of Wound Closure Healing and Biosurgery (WCHB) Project Heads will report to the Head of Portfolio and Project Management for Surgery RD. The Director will be responsible for managing a team of Project Heads, responsible for cross-functional collaboration and execution to ensure new product program delivery. Key success metrics for this role are meeting project objectives including, but not limited to, time to market, cost of goods (COGS), development costs, quality metrics and ability to meet projected demand.

The role will serve on the WCHB RD leadership team advocating for projects with cross-functional peers and acting as a governance escalation point. This team member will have career development, resource management and oversight responsibilities for a team of site-based or remote direct reports. This role requires strong collaboration skills and partnership with RD, Global Strategic Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Supply Chain, Quality and Finance. The role also requires strong expertise in medical device development including a strong understanding of global regulatory and clinical requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Manages Project Heads (PHs) for WCHB ProgramsResponsible for all executional aspects of WCHB NPDsAccountable for program tracking, acceleration, and risk identification and mitigation for WCHBRaises concerns to the VP, WCHB RD, to ensure issues are being addressed and elevated to the right level.Owns input and operational expertise to aid Head PPMG and Development Strategy for management reviews, including scenario development, trade-off implications and the evaluation/assessment of improvement opportunities.Partners with VP, WCHB RD for GO formation across the organization, ensuring alignment across to key platform initiatives, goals, strategies through shared GO’s and reporting of progress against those across RD.Works with WCHB RD leadership team to develop leadership team charter, scope and meeting agendas and cadence. Ensures agenda driven membership, meetings and efficient/effective decision making. Ensures similarly consistent governance and standards are cascaded across WCHB.Monitors and tracks action items and plans to ensure rapid follow-through and progress against commitments.The role is accountable for securing trade-off decisions to help the team manage the triple constraint (time, scope, resources) and for appropriate escalation of challenges cross-functionally.Collaborates with cross-functional members to champion team effectiveness, driving a culture of empowerment, urgency, accountability, achievement, and decision making. The role ensures an environment of cross functional open/safe challenges and risk discussions.Communicate effectively with various levels in the organization including executive leadershipLead the Wound Closure and Biosurgery portfolio reviewFor the site’s portfolio, promote wins and awareness of the projects across the organization and with other sponsors and cross functional leadershipEngage with project teams early on to define and socialize the value proposition of the project/productEnsure project team alignment with platform and portfolio strategyMinimum Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline requiredMinimum 10 years of relevant industry experience requiredPrior experience leading RD teams (inclusive of indirect and direct reports) is required.Requires project management experience with projects having materials, biologics, or clinical focusUnderstanding of Global Regulatory/Clinical requirements of complex medical devices is required.Strong technical expertise and business acumen within strategic planning and execution is highly preferred.Demonstrated success in partnering and influencing across a matrix environment is required.Medical device experience with Class II III is required.Demonstrated effective change leadership and change management skills is required.The ability to actively develop talent and culture to achieve results.Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) required; JIRA or SmartSheet preferredRequires up to 25% domestic and international travel

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.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 2/26/2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $160,000 - $276,000

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

o 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.

o Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

o Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

o Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

o 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

o 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. https://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.

Johnson Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visitwww.careers.jnj.com.

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Minimum Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline requiredMinimum 10 years of relevant industry experience requiredPrior experience leading RD teams (inclusive of indirect and direct reports) is required.Requires project management experience with projects having materials, biologics, or clinical focusUnderstanding of Global Regulatory/Clinical requirements of complex medical devices is required.Strong technical expertise and business acumen within strategic planning and execution is highly preferred.Demonstrated success in partnering and influencing across a matrix environment is required.Medical device experience with Class II III is required.Demonstrated effective change leadership and change management skills is required.The ability to actively develop talent and culture to achieve results.Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) required; JIRA or SmartSheet preferredRequires up to 25% domestic and international travel

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.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 2/26/2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $160,000 - $276,000

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

o 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.

o Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

o Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

o Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

o 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

o 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. https://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.

Johnson Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visitwww.careers.jnj.com.

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