Manager, Project Management & R&D Operations

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Manager of Project Management and R&D Operations to join our Depuy Synthes BIO team located in Raynham, MA or West Chester, PA. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

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/

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

Key Responsibilities:

The Manager of Project Management and R&D Operations will play an exciting role in shaping and carrying out projects to improve healthcare as a member of Johnson & Johnson in the Depuy Synthes BIO team! This role has project/program management responsibilities within the Project Management Office (PMO), management of PMO operations and execution, as well as possible supervisory duties. The primary objective for the PMO is driving New Product Development (NPD) projects to successful completion on time and on budget. Other objectives include management of the R&D departmental budget and resources, communication and reporting on project/program status and metrics to various cross-functional business partners, management of shared service priorities, partnering with other NPD departments (i.e. supply chain, quality, regulatory) to proactively identify challenges and mitigate them, and driving continuous improvement of PMO excellence and execution.

• Responsible for delivery of any assigned NPD projects and/or the oversight of NPD projects of other project managers in the PMO.

• Provides comprehensive coaching to assigned Project Management personnel to achieve best-in-class project execution for BIO R&D.

• May have responsibilities to supervise and develop Project Management team, including coordination of appropriate Project Management talent allocation within the portfolio of BIO projects. Assigns according to projected scopes and demand in alignment with project goals.

• Champion for a positive inclusive culture, accountability, and creativity among assigned project teams and within the department!

• Promotes and implements innovation initiatives for PMO departmental improvements e.g. changes in process / procedure to streamline product development.

• Ensures proper communication with internal and external partners and platforms to coordinate project plans, including dependencies and phasing of resources, budget, and launch/timeline goals.

• Represents the BIO PMO at management-level meetings and/or activities within R&D. Facilitates resolution of project and departmental challenges with other R&D Group Managers and/or department head(s).

• Ability to quickly learn and understand the technical aspects of the biomaterial biologic medical device products/industry and ability to confidently drive resolution and communicate detail of technical project issues with cross-functional team members.