Director, Project & Portfolio Management, Biosurgery (PPMG) - MedTech Surgery

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 jnj.comAs guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.Job Function: Project/Program Management GroupJob Sub Function: Project/Program ManagementJob Category:ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:Raritan, New Jersey, United States of AmericaJob Description:About SurgeryFueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of MedTech surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our MedTech 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 world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Project & Portfolio Management, Biosurgery (PPMG), who will be responsible for managing a team of Project Heads, responsible for cross-functional collaboration and execution to ensure new product program delivery. Key success metrics for this role are meeting project objectives including, but not limited to, time to market, cost of goods (COGS), development costs, quality metrics, and ability to meet projected demand. This will be a hybrid position (3 days on-site, 2 remote) based in Raritan, NJ.Purpose:The role will serve on the Biosurgery R&D Leadership Team advocating for projects with cross-functional peers and acting as a governance escalation point. This team member will have career development, resource management, and oversight responsibilities for a team of site-based and/or remote direct reports. This role requires strong collaboration skills and partnership with R&D, Global Strategic Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance. The role also requires strong expertise in medical device and biologics development, including a strong understanding of global regulatory and clinical requirements.You will be responsible for:Manages Project Heads (PHs) supporting Biosurgery innovation programs.Responsible for all executional aspects of Biosurgery NPD programs.Accountable for program tracking, acceleration, and risk identification and mitigation for Biosurgery programsRaises concerns to the VP, Biosurgery R&D and/or Operating Committee (OC) to ensure issues are being addressed and elevated to the appropriate levelOwns input and operational expertise to aid the Head of PPMG for management reviews, including scenario development, trade-off implications, and evaluation of improvement opportunitiesPartners with the VP, Biosurgery R&D, for Innovation Goals & Objectives (G&O) formation across the organization, ensuring alignment to key platform initiatives, goals, and strategies through shared G&Os and reporting of progressWorks with the Biosurgery R&D Leadership Team to develop leadership team charter, scope, meeting cadence, and governance processes. Ensures agenda-driven meetings, effective decision making, and consistent governance standards across BiosurgeryMonitors and tracks action items and plans to ensure rapid follow-through and progress against commitmentsAccountable for securing trade-off decisions to help the team manage the triple constraint (time, scope, resources) and for appropriate escalation of challenges across functionsCollaborates with cross-functional members to champion team effectiveness, driving a culture of empowerment, urgency, accountability, achievement, and decision making. Ensures an environment of open discussion, constructive challenge, and proactive risk managementCommunicates effectively with all organizational levels, including executive leadershipLeads Biosurgery portfolio reviews, promoting program achievements and increasing visibility of key projects across the organization and with senior stakeholdersEngages with project teams early in the innovation lifecycle to define and socialize the value proposition of programs and productsEnsures project team alignment with Biosurgery platform and portfolio strategiesQualifications / Requirements:Minimum Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline requiredMinimum 10 years of relevant industry experience requiredPrior experience delivering innovation programs is requiredProject management experience with projects having materials, biologics, or clinical focus is requiredUnderstanding of Global Regulatory/Clinical requirements of complex medical devices is requiredDemonstrated success in partnering and influencing across a matrix environment is required.Medical device experience with Class II & III Medical Devices is requiredDemonstrated effective change leadership and management skills is requiredStrong technical expertise and business acumen within strategic planning and execution is highly preferredExperience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) required; JIRA or SmartSheet preferredRequires up to 10% domestic and international travelPrior people leadership experience is required#LI-HybridSubject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation –120 hours per calendar yearSick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar yearFor more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit & 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, please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background checkRequired Skills:Preferred Skills:Agile Decision Making, Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Budget Management, Business Behavior, Business Savvy, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Statement of Work (SOW), Tactical Planning, Technical CredibilityThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :$150,000.00 - $258,750.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:SummaryLocation: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of AmericaType: Full time