Director, Wound Closure & Healing, Life Cycle Management R&D - MedTech

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 Operations

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family R&D Operations

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

The Director of R&D, Life Cycle Management (LCM), Wound Closure & Healing (WCH) is responsible for leading the team that maintains the ~$3.6B portfolio of WCH product to best serve the needs of the customers and business while addressing changing compliance needs in the global marketplace. They are the primary R&D representative on all LCM governance councils for the WCH platform with Global Strategic Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality and Regulatory on how to maximize value on the existing portfolio and ensure and enhance compliance. They are accountable for developing value creation opportunities including new claims/new applications of existing products; developing the business case and prioritizing within the platform. 

About Surgery

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.

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 Director, Wound Closure & Healing, Life Cycle Management R&D. This role will be located in Raritan, NJ & work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week on-site. Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates.

Our business offers a broad range of products and technologies, including surgical staplers, clip appliers, trocars and sealing devices—that are used in a wide variety of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures.

Purpose:

The Director of Wound Closure & Healing (WCH), Life Cycle Management (LCM) R&D – MedTech is responsible for leading the team that maintains the ~$3.6B portfolio of WCH product to best serve the needs of the customers and business while addressing changing compliance needs in the global marketplace. They are the primary R&D representative on all LCM governance councils for the WCH platform with Global Strategic Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality and Regulatory on how to maximize value on the existing portfolio and ensure and enhance compliance. They are accountable for developing value creation opportunities including new claims/new applications of existing products; developing the business case and prioritizing within the platform. As a member of the Biosurgery R&D Leadership Team, this role leads lifecycle management strategy and execution for the assigned business segment, ensuring portfolio value, compliance, and operational excellence. The Director builds and develops a high‑performing team, manages resources effectively, and partners closely with leaders across the organization to drive impact.

You will be responsible for:

• LCM Project Governance
  • Lead governance of LCM projects including CAPAs
  • Manage resource and capability needs to deliver project against timelines
  • Lead finished product LCM governan