R&D Project Manager

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 jnj.com.

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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Yokneam, Haifa District, Israel

Job Description:

About Johnson & Johnson MedTech Cardiovascular:

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 Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are searching for the best talent for a R&D Project Manager role, to join our team located in Yokneam, Israel.

Purpose: Our R&D department, responsible for developing the company's next-generation products through innovative technologies, is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with a strong technical background to lead and oversee the research and development of new products.

This is a pivotal role in ensuring the successful development and launch of cutting-edge products, specifically Class III medical devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead prototype development projects, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and manage a multi-disciplinary team including Software Engineers, Hardware Engineers, System Integrators, and SQA Engineers, depending on project needs.

• Manage relationships with contractors and collaborate across various functions within the organization.

• Develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring efficient execution aligned with upcoming milestones.

• Communicate project status, business opportunities, and challenges to senior management.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and all relevant regulations and laws.

• Collaborate with Regulatory and Quality teams to advance project milestones such as submissions and regional launches.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary systems; experience in medical device development is a significant advantage.

• Experience leading development processes from conception through to product delivery.

• In-depth knowledge of medical device regulations and standards, especially for Class III devices- an advantage.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in English.

• Strong decision-making capabilities, especially under uncertainty.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects involving cross-functional teams.

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Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Engineering, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Improvements, Product Costing, Product Improvements, Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technical Writing, Technologically Savvy, Vendor Selection