Director R&D Project Management

Johnson & Johnson

. Build and manage execution of the strategic R&D roadmap, initiatives, special projects, and Hip and Knee core portfolio .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRaynham • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $164,000 - $282,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in R&D operational management, strategic planning, and project execution within the medical device industry, particularly in Hip and Knee portfolios. Proven ability to drive process optimization, budget planning, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance innovation and operational excellence.

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R&D Operational ManagementProject And Portfolio ManagementProcess OptimizationChange LeadershipMedical Device Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Budget PlanningPortfolio ManagementNPD Process MappingPerformance Metrics DefinitionTrade-Off AnalysisScenario DevelopmentCapital Improvement AssessmentExecutional AlignmentStrategic Initiative DevelopmentOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

Collaboration SkillsDetailed OrientationOrganizational SkillsSuccession ManagementCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP

Industry Keywords

Biomedical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringOrthopaedicsRegulated Industry ExperienceInnovationGrowthSupply Chain ManagementProcess ImprovementsR&D Trends

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and manage execution of the strategic R&D roadmap, initiatives, special projects, and Hip and Knee core portfolio
Own R&D operational aspects, including G&O performance and portfolio dashboards
Drive R&D budget planning, updates, coordination, consolidation, and roll-up for Hips and Knees
Partner with Finance business partners on R&D financial plans
Lead planning and consolidation for special projects and critical business initiatives
Administer uniform operating mechanisms and process improvements
Manage meeting setup, communications, content, and cadence across project groups
Shape partnership across Hips and Knees R&D projects for Supply Chain and SCR reviews
Maintain executional alignment across R&D and supporting functions/COEs
Provide input and operational expertise to management reviews, scenario development, trade-off analysis, and capital improvement assessments
Own Hips and Knees R&D leadership-team meeting agendas, cadence, action items, and follow-through
Monitor external R&D trends and industry best practices and apply them with R&D leadership
Consolidate R&D inputs for senior ad hoc requests, monthly reporting, and quarterly executive management reviews
Shape shared goals and objectives and report progress across the R&D organization
Drive strategic initiatives that improve operational excellence, innovation, and growth
Align Hip and Knee R&D leadership and business partners to annual innovation goals
Improve portfolio decision-making, trade-offs, resourcing, and pipeline value
Develop burn-down and project-time measurement systems for new product development
Map NPD processes, governance, skills, and culture and identify improvement opportunities
Define critical NPD performance metrics and lead time-to-market change initiatives
Drive culture change, transparency, connectivity, empowerment, simplification, talent development, and succession management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of work experience; preferred areas of study include Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Technology Engineering
Medical Device/Orthopaedics and/or Regulated Industry Experience
PMP preferred
Process optimization for multi-disciplinary systems and capabilities in regulated industries
Expert detailed orientation and organization
Strong project and portfolio management skills in R&D organizations
Strong change leadership skills
Solid collaboration skills in complex environments
Strong demonstration of succession management and accelerated innovation and growth in R&D organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours 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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year