Director, New Product Development R&D, Biosurgery – MedTech

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America · Director

Sponsorship not specified$164k-$283kDetected 2 days ago

Mechanical DesignFDA RegulatoryMedical DevicesResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.
We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery?

The Director, Biosurgery New Product Development (NPD) will lead a multi‑disciplinary team of scientists and engineers to advance biosurgery products from charter approval through launch and stabilization.
This leader will be accountable for technical strategy, project execution, regulatory and quality readiness, and cross‑functional collaboration with Front End Innovation (FEI), Lifecycle Management (LCM), Process Development, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Commercial teams to deliver safe, compliant, and competitive products to market.

A Ph.D. degree with 8+ years of relevant experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical discipline is required.
Demonstrated success leading projects from early development through regulatory submission and commercial launch is required.
Strong knowledge of product development lifecycle, design controls, verification & validation, risk management and quality systems is required.
Experience with materials/chemistry relevant to biosurgery products (e.g., polymers, adhesives, hemostats, tissue sealants, biologic formulations) is required.
Track record of cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, Clinical and Commercial teams.
Proven ability to reduce time‑to‑market and achieve post‑launch stabilization metrics.
Travel: Domestic and International up to 25% is required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Experience with ISO 13485 and FDA device regulations
experience with combination products or biologic interfaces is preferred.
Experience with external partnerships (CMOs/CDMOs, suppliers, academic collaborations) is preferred.
Prior experience implementing continuous improvement or lean product development practices is preferred.
Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
$164,000.00 - $282,900.00
Additional Description for
Translate strategic product roadmaps into actionable stage‑gate plans, resource allocation and milestone schedules.
Responsibility for safe laboratory operation
Represent NPD function in governance forums and provide transparent reporting on portfolio status, risks and mitigation plans.

https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
Vacation -120 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year
Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year
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.

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