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R&D Project Manager I (Sustaining) - Shockwave Medical

Johnson & Johnson
Santa Clara, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Sept 2025
💰 $97,750/yr($61,000/yr$97,750/yr)

About the role

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:

R&D Project Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a R&D Project Manager I​ – Shockwave Medical to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

The R&D Project Manager I is responsible for managing PMO initiative projects by coordination of cross functional project activities to ensure projects achieve desired outcomes. Under guidance and direction, this role will be responsible for supporting the successful implementation of best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Job Functions

  • Participates as a member of project or sub-project team(s) in coordinating projects activities.

  • Works with project team members including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Operations and Marketing to ensure projects and activities are executed according to standard processes.

  • With support, manages various aspects of projects from initiation to completion according to the project plans and other applicable procedures.

  • Tracks project progress against plan.

  • Responsible for managing the project schedule, budget, risk, reports, and communication.

  • Responsible for preparation of the Project Portfolio Dashboard, Project Schedule, report project status, issues, and meeting minutes for applicable R&D projects.

  • Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization

  • Successfully learn and exhibit knowledge of project management basics including scheduling building, tracking, coordination, effective communication, budget and risk management.

  • Acts as a liaison between cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of project goals and deliverables.

  • Assists in the development and maintenance of project documentation, including project plans, scope statements, and change management records.

  • Other duties as assigned.

An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

Requirements

  • BS/BA in science, engineering or business administration or equivalent combination of education and work experience

  • 1-2 years of related project management coordination experience

  • Able to organize across multiple initiatives and integrate work streams into an integrated plan

  • Experience assisting medical device projects working with cross functional teams is a plus

  • Software skills: Excel, MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, One Drive, Outlook

  • Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements

  • Proficient with verbal and written communication skills

  • Experience and savvy in dealing with external customers

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 individu

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