NPD Quality Team Leader

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.com.

As 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:

Quality

Job Sub Function:

R&D/Scientific Quality

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Yokneam, Haifa District, Israel

Job Description:

About Cardiovascular

Fueled 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 Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

About the Role

We are looking for a Design Quality NPI Team Leader to drive New Product Introduction (NPI) and design transfer activities from development into manufacturing. This role is critical in ensuring a smooth, efficient, and compliant transition of products and processes into production, while maintaining the highest quality standards.

You will act as the Quality focal point within cross-functional teams, influencing product development, manufacturing readiness, and process validation activities.

Key Responsibilities

NPI & Design Transfer Leadership

Lead the transfer of new products, and major product or process changes, from R&D to production
Ensure manufacturing readiness including testability, manufacturability, and process validation
Drive Design for Excellence (DFx) methodologies (DFM, DFA, DFT) across development, operations, and suppliers
Serve as a core team member in development projects, representing Quality Operations requirements
Review and approve product and process changes (ECOs, DMR, etc.)
Ensure compatibility and readiness of products, test equipment, and manufacturing processes

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with relevant quality standards and regulatory requirements
Lead process validation and verification activities, including supplier alignment and execution
Support risk management and quality tools (e.g., FMEA, CTQs/CTXs cascading)
Analyze production quality trends and drive improvements until product stabilization
Apply statistical tools and data analysis to support validation and manufacturing decisions
Perform quality control activities, including final product approval and release

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and develop the Quality Operations NPI team
Mentor and coach team members, promoting professional growth and skill development
Provide training and guidance on validation, quality methodologies, and compliance requirements
Foster a strong quality culture across the organization

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with R&D, Operations, Suppliers, and Global Quality teams
Communicate risks, progress, and opportunities to senior management
Ensure alignment across stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality (or equivalent)
3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance within the medical device industry
Proven experience in NPI, design transfer, and manufacturing environments
Experience in leading cross-functional or multidisciplinary projects

Advantage:

Certifications such as CQE / CQM / CQA
Experience with audits, process validation, and statistical analysis
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of quality systems, manufacturing processes, and validation methodologies
Ability to translate quality requirements into practical procedures
Excellent communication and presentation skills (Hebrew & English)
Strong project management and problem-solving capabilities
Leadership skills with experience developing and mentoring teams
High sense of urgency and ownership
Ability to work effectively in a matrix, cross-functional environment

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Accelerating, Agility Jumps, Compliance Management, Continuous Improvement, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Data Savvy, Developing Others, Disaster Recovery (DR), Econometric Models, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Product Improvements, Quality Control (QC), Quality Control Testing, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Report Writing, Team Management