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:** R&D Product Development **Job Sub** **Function:** Multi-Family R&D Product Development **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** Irvine, California, United States of America **Job Description:** Johnson & Johnson MedTech Electrophysiology is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, R&D to support the Electrophysiology (EP) business unit based in Irvine, CA. Job Responsibilities Senior Manager, R&D + Under little or no supervision, plans, conducts, and directs projects major in scope and significance to the company.  + At this level, the position has a greater degree of impact on the business results and typically, responsibility for managing more complex projects and a larger group of professionals.  + R&D lead for sustaining projects in a matrix environment to drive project from initiation to completion in multiple geographies by following appropriate product development and change control process.  + Ability to lead cross functional project teams in a matrix environment to drive project from initiation to product launch in multiple geographies by following appropriate product development process.  + Guide project team activities to meet project and business objectives including approval of project recommendations through governance; Drive team accountability for deliverables and ensure projects meet milestones. + Demonstrate business acumen, project management, communication, process management and team performance management; ask the right questions to understand business impact and risks + Represent complex problems in a simplified manner to represent a true enterprise view when presenting opportunities and plans to the organization and senior management  + Lead team thorough options analysis and drive cross-functional recommendations  + Develops budgets and comprehensive plans for product development and ensures delivery on plan and on budget  + Evaluates market reactions to existing products to ensure the timely adjustment of development strategy and plans to meet changing market and competitive conditions.  + Recommends changes in basic structure and organization of product development group to ensure the effective fulfillment of objectives assigned to it and provide the flexibility to move swiftly in relation to market problems and opportunities.  + Excel at project facilitation, collaboration, attention to detail Identify and recommend the best enterprise business proposition  + Define scope and ensure stakeholder alignment, resource and risk management, project leadership, team development and communication   + Lead teams in use of ongoing risk management & communication tools  + Proactively identify and escalate risks and issues to relevant stakeholders; lead development and delivery of tactical and achievable mitigation and contingency planning   + Interact with external customers to understand ongoing market trends and customer needs  + Develop, manage and maintain up-to-date MS Project Timelines inclusive of all critical milestones, key interdependencies and resource constraints, while applying appropriate project scheduling techniques  + Monitor project status and execution; report timely updates via Project Templates, Project Dashboards and Update Forms; and develop agendas, minutes, metrics, etc. for the teams.  + Deliver transparent, timely and effective verbal and written communication to teams, stakeholders and appropriate levels of the organization.  + Lead "lessons learned" exercises, share lessons among project leaders and other teams, integrate lessons into existing processes, tools and templates. + Ensures that products shipped meet specifications and quality goals. + Works closely with Quality Assurance/Quality Control to ensure that the development of products meets and/or exceeds both company and Federal quality standards.  + Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level. + For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable. + Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures. + Performs other duties assigned as needed **EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION*** + Knowledge and skills to satisfactorily develop the responsibilities of the position. 6-10 years of experience or equivalent, preferably related to the position. + University/Bachelors Degree or Equivalent. + Masters Degree, PhD or Equivalent is preferred. + Strong knowledge of the medical device industry and manufacturing technologies. + Must have extensive experience with tools and equipment for product design and manufacturing. + Demonstrated experience developing technological solutions for medical device products. **REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS** _*_ + Must possess strong communication and presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills. + Demonstrated leadership of cross functional teams across geographies, negotiation and influencing skills. + A proven record of Project management and methodologies. + Proven ability to demonstrate strong decision making and problem-solving skills.   + Business and Financial acumen is required + Technical Leadership and system engineering background is preferred + Experience in leading Medical Device projects.  **LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS** + Location: Irvine, CA + Travel: May be required to travel up to 35% (domestic and international). The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. · + Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. + Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). + This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. + Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: + Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year + Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year + Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year + Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market. Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. _Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation,_ **_external applicants please contact us via_** **_https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers_** **_. internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource._** **The anticipated base pay range for this position is :** $137,000 to $235,750 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: