Sr. Director, Product Development

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:

Enterprise Management

Job Sub Function:

R&D Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

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 to join our team as Senior Director, Product Development located in Danvers, MA. You will report directly to the Sr. Vice President of Engineering.

Purpose:

This Senior Director of Product Development is responsible for applying engineering principles to develop products that meet customer technical/functional specifications across the Heart Recovery platforms. This role is crucial in driving the development and commercialization of innovative cardiovascular solutions that enhance patient care and improve outcomes.

You will be responsible for:

This role requires leadership of teams responsible for activities determining if proposed designs are technically feasible; supporting and participating in the design, test, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototypes; and designing product specific manufacturing production processes and equipment.

Product Development Strategy:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product development strategy for both hardware & software products that addresses market needs and aligns with business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration of design, clinical, regulatory, and marketing activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Drive the successful launch of new products, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Drive adoption of next-generation capabilities such as AI/machine learning based monitoring algorithms, cloud integration, and analytics
• Integrate DFM principles early in the development cycle to optimize quality & scalability of new products

Market Analysis & Innovation:

• Stay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends in the cardiovascular space to inform product innovation.
• Lead initiatives in research and development to create novel solutions that meet unmet medical needs.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Actively engage with key internal and external stakeholders, including physicians, clinical teams, and regulatory bodies, to gather insights and feedback for product development.
• Collaborate and present product development updates and strategies to senior leadership and other internal stakeholders.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing product development team focused on cardiovascular solutions.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Establish clear goals and objectives for the product development team and align them with the company’s strategic vision.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field required
• Strong knowledge of medical device regulations (FDA, MDR, etc.) required
• Experience launching a complex electromechanical platform required
• Deep understanding of product life c