Johnson & Johnson · 1 day ago
Principal Project Manager
Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, committed to developing advanced solutions for complex diseases. The Principal Project Manager will drive the end-to-end development of medical devices, collaborating with engineering teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery and compliance with regulatory standards.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Drive the end-to-end development of the Impella console, collaborating with internal engineering teams to define specifications, develop prototypes, and oversee design validation activities
Partner with external product development firms and vendors to accelerate innovation, ensure technical alignment, and integrate cutting-edge technologies into the platform
Work closely with external contract manufacturing partners to ensure seamless transition from design to production, maintaining quality, timelines, and cost targets
Interact with hospital clinicians and end-users to gather feedback, identify pain points, and lead initiatives focused on enhancing user experience, system ergonomics, and operational simplicity
Collaborate with algorithm teams to develop, test, and integrate advanced algorithms that enhance device performance, patient safety, and clinical decision support
Develop detailed project plans, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery of hardware, software, and algorithm milestones. Facilitate communication across R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Marketing teams
Ensure all development activities meet applicable regulatory standards (FDA, ISO, etc.) and internal quality requirements. Prepare documentation for design controls, risk assessments, and validation
Lead initiatives to incorporate new technologies, improve development processes, and foster a culture of innovation within the team
Provide regular updates to executive management and cross-functional teams on project status, risks, and key achievements
Qualification
Required
BS in Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline; advanced degrees preferred
7+ years' experience managing complex product development projects in medical devices or related industries, with a focus on hardware, software, and algorithm integration
Proven success leading cross-functional teams, external partners, and contract manufacturers in a fast-paced environment
Strong understanding of medical device development lifecycle, design controls, and regulatory requirements
Experience working with hospital clinicians and end-users to improve device usability and clinical workflows
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple project lanes simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet aggressive milestones
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with software development processes, embedded systems, and algorithm integration
Willingness to travel up to 10% for partner engagement, customer visits, and site visits
Preferred
Agility Jumps
Analytics Insights
Business Alignment
Coaching
Communication
Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
Persistence and Tenacity
Problem Solving
Process Oriented
Project Management Methodology (PMM)
Project Management Office (PMO)
Project Management Tools
Project Reporting
Statement of Work (SOW)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401k)
Long-term incentive program
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
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Company
Johnson & Johnson
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
10001+ employees
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Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
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Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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