Principal 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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

R&D Project Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Principal Project Manager.

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

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hardware & Software Development Leadership: Drive the end-to-end development of the Impella console, collaborating with internal engineering teams to define specifications, develop prototypes, and oversee design validation activities.

• External Product Development Collaboration: Partner with external product development firms and vendors to accelerate innovation, ensure technical alignment, and integrate cutting-edge technologies into the platform.

• Manufacturing & Supply Chain Coordination: Work closely with external contract manufacturing partners to ensure seamless transition from design to production, maintaining quality, timelines, and cost targets.

• Customer Engagement & Ease of Use Initiatives: Interact with hospital clinicians and end-users to gather feedback, identify pain points, and lead initiatives focused on enhancing user experience, system ergonomics, and operational simplicity.

• Algorithm Development & Integration: Collaborate with algorithm teams to develop, test, and integrate advanced algorithms that enhance device performance, patient safety, and clinical decision support.

• Cross-Functional Project Management: Develop detailed project plans, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery of hardware, software, and algorithm milestones. Facilitate communication across R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Marketing teams.

• Regulatory & Quality Compliance: Ensure all development activities meet applicable regulatory standards (FDA, ISO, etc.) and internal quality requirements. Prepare documentation for design controls, risk assessments, and validation.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to incorporate new technologies, improve development processes, and foster a culture of innovation within the team.

• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting: Provide regular updates to executive management and cross-functional teams on project status, risks, and key achievements.

 

Job Qualifications:

• BS in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline; advanced degrees preferred.

• 7+ years’ experience managing complex product development projects in medical devices or related industries, with a focus on hardware, software, and algorithm integration.

• Proven success leading cross-functional teams, external partners, and contract manufacturers in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong understanding of medical device development lifecycle, design controls, and regulatory requirements.

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