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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:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub** **Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson and Johnson is currently seeking the best talent for a Senior Director - NPD Delivery, PMO to be based in Irvine, CA.

The Senior Director, NPD Delivery Office is pivotal in leading cross-functional teams to design, develop, and commercially launch innovative Cardiovascular technologies. Reporting directly to the VP of the Program Management Office, this role provides strategic and technical leadership across a global, multi-national team.

This position is responsible for guiding complex platform programs from planning through execution, ensuring value realization and achievement of program outcomes. Key responsibilities include leading teams focused on developing and accelerating new product delivery, translating portfolio strategy into actionable plans, running project timelines, risks, and deliverables, and fostering customer coordination to drive and enable successful product launches. Additional responsibilities will include:

+ Responsible for working with management to coordinate and document the strategy planning process for the organization.

+ Facilitates the deployment and implementation of the strategic plan, assists in the development of tactical and operational plans and policies as needed.

+ Develops a planning model that supports the organization's mission and values based on an internal and external needs assessment.

+ Oversees the overall design, development, and communication of planning activities that ensure market competitiveness and organizational excellence.

+ Serves as strategic liaison for key organizational initiatives between all divisions and their customers.

+ Provide leadership in the integration and optimization within cardiovascular products and systems (catheter, hardware, and software).

+ Provide strategic guidance to align multi-project portfolios with organizational goals and technological roadmaps.

+ Prioritize projects within the portfolio based on clinical needs, technological feasibility, and market potential.

+ Facilitates cross-project communication and sharing to optimize overall portfolio performance.

+ Assesses current models of business operations and develops appropriate new models.

+ Establishes priorities for planning activities across all divisions, business units, and functions, developing and leading comprehensive resources plans (personnel, technologies, budget allocations, etc.)

+ Identify resource gaps early and coordinate with global teams to ensure optimal resource deployment.

+ Balance resource loads across projects to optimize efficiency, minimize bottlenecks, and ensure delivery commitments.

+ Lead talent development initiatives to strengthen capabilities within the delivery teams.

+ Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry guidelines throughout development processes.

+ Implement proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies across all project phases.

+ Lead cross-functional risk review meetings to assess, raise, and resolve issues impacting project timelines and quality.

+ Implement contingency planning to manage potential schedule disruptions and maintain overall program momentum.

+ Foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement in managing project risks.

+ Define key performance indicators and metrics to monitor project health and team effectiveness.

+ Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on project status, risks, and mitigation plans.

+ Facilitate continuous performance reviews and coaching for teams to enhance delivery excellence.

+ Drive adoption of project management tools and protocols across the organization.

+ Establish and oversee project plans to ensure timely progression from concept through clinical trials and product launch.

+ Collaborate with R&D engineers to establish technical roadmaps, milestones, and validation protocols.

+ Establish clear project achievements aligned with product development phases and regulatory pathways.

+ Monitor progress against milestones, adjusting plans as necessary to address delays or scope changes.

+ Ensure documentation and traceability from concept to commercialization.

+ Develop integrated project timelines that encompass multiple subject areas and functions, ensuring dependencies are clearly identified.

+ Drive technical collaboration among R&D, manufacturing, and clinical teams to resolve critical development challenges and review milestone achievements, obstacles, and next steps.

+ Facilitate effective communication across engineering, quality, marketing and manufacturing teams to support readiness for market release.

Qualifications:

+ A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in engineering or science; a master’s level degree is preferred.

+ Minimum of 10 years in project management roles in a related field is required.

+ Knowledge and experience in product development processes is required

+ Experience in leading large, global teams is required

+ Must possess strong presentation skills, both written and verbal.

+ Minimum of 5 years in advising and leading cross-functional teams in a related field.

+ Experience in leading virtual teams is required.

+ Proven experience in ecosystem Project management

+ Exempt position requiring the ability to establish effective work schedule that accommodates frequent disruptions to routines and flexible work hours in accomplishing objectives.

+ Must have in-depth knowledge of medical device regulations and external standards is preferred.

+ Must successfully complete company training programs.

+ Advanced digital literacy, and the ability to multitask without direct oversight of manager

+ Up to 40% domestic and international travel will be required.

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 .

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 ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$173,000 - 299,000

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.