Project Head, New Product Development MedTech

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About Surgery

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology were developing the next generation of smarter less invasive more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery Ready to join a team thats reimagining how we heal Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the worlds most prevalent conditions such as obesity cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

Our business offers a broad range of products and technologies including surgical staplers clip appliers trocars and sealing devicesthat are used in a wide variety of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at & Johnson MedTech is currently recruiting for a Project Head New Product Development MedTech. The position is located in Cincinnati & will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week on-site. Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates.

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The Project Head will report into the PPMG (Product and Portfolio Management Group) and be the DRI responsible for delivery of all aspects of their NPD program driving cross-functional collaboration creating a unified resultsdriven team and raising issues to Platform leadership as necessary. This role requires strong collaboration skills and partnership with R&D Global Strategic Marketing Regulatory Affairs Clinical Engineering Supply Chain Quality and Finance. The role also requires strong technical expertise in medical device development including a strong understanding of global regulatory and clinical requirements.

You will be responsible for:

• Accountable for endtoend execution and delivery of their New Product Development (NPD) program including scope schedule and cost.
• Owns Communication of the program status including program planning tracking and risk management proactively identifying issues driving mitigation plans and accelerating progress to meet business objectives.
• Leads crossfunctional program execution as the single point of accountability partnering effectively with R&D Supply Chain Quality Regulatory Clinical Finance and Marketing.
• Establishes and maintains disciplined operating rhythms including core team meetings and milestone planning that promote clarity accountability and efficient execution.
• Manages the program triple constraint (time scope resources) by securing tradeoff decisions escalating risks appropriately and resolving crossfunctional challenges.
• Drives decisionmaking by developing scenarios assessing tradeoffs and clearly communicating implications.
• Champions an inclusive highperforming team culture that values diverse perspectives psychological safety and shared ownership of outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering or scientific discipline is required; an advanced degree preferred
• A minimum of 8 years of New Product Development work experience is required
• Minimum of 3 years working in a regulated industry experience is required
• A results and performance driven demeanor with strong sense of accountability is required
• Demonstrated success leading regulated programs through market introduction is required
• Proven ability to lead and influence across a complex matrixed organization is required
• Strong capability in strategic planning execution and operational excellence is required
• Demonstrated effectiveness in change leadership and navigating ambiguity is required
• Ability to develop talent build inclusive team cultures and drive sustained performance is preferred
• Experience in medical device development including Class II and/or Class III products is preferred.
• Prior experience leading R&D teams including direct or indirect people leadership is preferred.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory and clinical requirements for medical devices is preferred.
• Demonstrated technical depth and business acumen supporting strategic decisionmaking and execution.
• Up to 20% Domestic and International travel required.

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