This job posting is anticipated to close on Apr 14 2025. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
Summary
Manages a team of individual contributors and/or Supervisors, and is accountable for conducting effective performance management. Develops tactical and operational plans for the R&D Product Development team and supports organizational objectives and business goals. Allocates resources to meet objectives and goals of the R&D Product Development area. Directs operations for strategic initiatives and serves as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders.
Description
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Job Function:
R&D Product DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
Multi-Family R&D Product DevelopmentJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
US331 CA Irvine - 31 Technology DrJob Description:
Biosense Webster, Inc., a member of Johnson & Johnson’s family of companies, is recruiting for a Product Development Manager, R&D located in Irvine, CA.
Biosense Webster, Inc. is the global leader in the science of diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders. The company established its leadership in electrophysiology with the development of the first real-time, 3D cardiac mapping and navigation technology, as well as the first electrophysiology catheter. The introduction of the company’s CARTO® 3 System in 2009 revolutionized 3D mapping technology by increasing the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of the cardiac ablation procedure.
Atrial fibrillation (AFIB) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. 20 million people around the world suffer from AFIB each year.
Overview
The Product Development Manager, R&D will lead projects, mentor engineers, communicate within & across teams, and share your sophisticated knowledge of mechanical/biomechanical engineering and product design within the Research & Development design group to drive projects to completion. Your work will be focused on providing technical leadership in a fast-paced environment to a team that is enthusiastic about delivering quantitative results and creating a system that exceeds expectations of the customer.
We are seeking a highly motivated person who is passionate about product design, who will both inherit and add to a team, lead a newly scoped project, requiring you to both strengthen the team and contribute technically. In addition to team organization and project leadership, you will also actively work on assessing design methodologies and implementing innovative improvements to strengthen technical design excellence.
R&D Manager II (Sr. Manager) will be considered for candidates who exceed the requirements listed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical lead in new product development responsible for the design methodology, technical excellence, characterization, Verification and Validation activities, and commercialization for the R&D team
- Drive and collaborate innovative design solutions within a quick development cycle that support strategic intent and cost targets
- Collaborate with cross-departmental engineering teams and program management for system development and project planning. Key team interfaces include systems engineering, clinical and medical internal partners, clinical and medical external customers, external vendors, and internal manufacturing groups
- Establish and take ownership for overall test strategy for design verification and validation.
- Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering during development through design transfer and process development
- Closely collaborate with talent acquisition recruiters to hire and grow team according to budget and ensure a flawless employee onboarding
- Lead and support Risk Management activities, including FMEAs to ensure robust, safe, and reliable designs
- Ability to work independently with team engineers and technicians, with limited supervision at times
- Other duties maybe assigned
Education & Required Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or similar engineering discipline with minimum of (8) years of experience or Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering or similar engineering discipline with a minimum of (6) years of experience
- Demonstrated ability to function as a technical contributor while leading a small team is required
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Medical device Class III experience
- DFM experience
- Experience in a clinical environment with direct physician and staff engagement
- Experience in a pre-clinical testing environment
- Experience with extrusion, braiding and reflow processes
- Experience in the design and development of complex electro-mechanical systems
- Consistent track record working well in a team environment, learning from others, as well as mentoring and coaching team members
- In-depth knowledge of medical device regulations and external standards
- Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills
- Experience in system integration and system-level testing
- Comfortable with all phases of product development lifecycle including design, implementation, verification & validation testing, qualification, and transfer to manufacturing
- Mechanical analysis experience including statics, dynamics, kinematics, strength of materials and stress analysis
- Experience with statistical analysis and design of experiments (DOE)
- Experience with standard failure and root cause analysis methodology
- Experience and proficiency using SolidWorks as a design tool
- Familiarity with IEC-60601-1
- Six Sigma Certification
- Process automation experience a plus
- Windchill experience a plus
- Experience with programming tools such as R, Python, or Matlab a plus
Other:
This position is based in Irvine, CA and may require up to 20% (Domestic/International) travel.
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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
The anticipated base pay range for this position is [$170,500] to [$220,000]Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
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 yearJohnson & 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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
