Manager, R&D – MedTEST PMO

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead, coach, and develop project managers supporting the R&D Tech Ops MedTEST portfolio .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRaynham • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $207,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the medical device industry, ensuring compliance with FDA and MDR regulations while effectively leading cross-functional teams. Proficient in managing budgets, resources, and project lifecycles, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

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Project Management ExperienceMedical Device Industry KnowledgeFDA CompliancePMP CertificationCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget ManagementResource PlanningRisk ManagementProblem-SolvingCompliance ManagementMultiyear Portfolio PlanningMilestone TrackingNegotiationConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentorshipInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadership Development

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteSmartsheetProject Lifecycle Management SoftwareSharePointTeams

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationPMI CertificationSix Sigma TrainingProduct Development Training

Industry Keywords

R&D Tech OpsMedical Device ProjectsRegulatory ComplianceDesign Control RegulationsClinical StakeholdersSupply Chain ManagementQuality SystemsHealth and Safety CompliancePortfolio ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop project managers supporting the R&D Tech Ops MedTEST portfolio
Coordinate R&D and cross-functional resourcing across active projects, lifecycle initiatives, and future pipeline opportunities
Identify resource constraints, escalate gaps, and support trade-off decisions with functional leaders
Establish, manage, and communicate portfolio budgets covering resources, equipment, prototypes, suppliers, expenses, and risks
Lead multiyear portfolio and capability planning by integrating roadmaps, resource plans, budgets, priorities, and leadership decision points
Drive PMO operating discipline through portfolio reviews, milestone tracking, utilization efficiency, schedule performance, risk management, and decision tracking
Partner with R&D, marketing, clinical, regulatory, quality, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, and other stakeholders
Provide project management expertise, mentorship, and best-practice guidance
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, company, health, safety, environmental, and quality system requirements
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
6+ years’ related work experience
3+ years’ project management experience in medical device or similarly regulated industry
Demonstrated success leading medical device projects from concept through market introduction
Ability to ensure compliance with FDA, MDR, and design control regulations
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects of varying complexity
Experience leading and working within cross-functional teams
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project, and Teams
Proficiency with Smartsheet
Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving ability
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a varied workload
Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to build effective interdependent partnering relationships
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to develop leadership capabilities and communicate complex information from multiple sources
Ability to recognize and lead resolution of project issues and roadblocks
Up to 10% business travel may be required
PMP certification preferred
Additional PMI, Six Sigma, or Product Development training preferred
Experience with surgeon advisors, design surgeons, or external clinical stakeholders preferred
Proficiency with project lifecycle management software preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado residents; 56 hours for Washington residents
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
Inclusive interview process and disability accommodations