Head of R&D

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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Process Engineering

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Caesarea, Haifa District, Israel

Job Description:

About Johnson & Johnson MedTech:

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

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

We are searching for the best talent for an Head of R&D role, to join our team located in Caesarea, Israel.

You will be responsible for:

Comprehensive Management: Oversee the management and execution of research, development, and design activities for both new and existing company products; Cultivate a high-performing R&D team that promotes a culture of innovation.

Project Oversight and Technical Leadership: Define and oversee the management of R&D Projects to ensure all deliverables and objectives are met in alignment with company strategies and Design Control Procedures. Provide technical leadership to ensure that design, verification, and validation processes for products and components adhere to relevant quality standards and regulations.

Strategic Support for Operations: Lead and oversee R&D strategic and technical involvement and support to the Operations/Engineering department in DFM (Design For Manufacturing), NPI (New Production Introduction), and manufacturing scalability processes as part of ensuring company products are meeting company's commercial plans and market demand.

Intellectual Property Development: Identify and pursue new Intellectual Property (IP) initiatives, translating these into patent applications, products, and methodologies to further enhance V-Wave's IP portfolio.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with all necessary functional areas to advance products from proof-of-concept through validation, product launch, and throughout the full product lifecycle. This includes coordination and cohesive interaction with Quality & Compliance, Regulatory, Operations, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Marketing, and Finance.

Competitive Analysis: Monitor the development of competing products and technologies, providing technical and strategic insights to senior management.

Clinical / Commercial Support: Assist in the design, operations, and execution of clinical studies or commercial activities as required.

Compliance Participation: Engage in Material Review Board (MRB), Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Risk Management, change control, and management review activities as necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of direct managerial experience in medical device product development.

Extensive experience in effectively transferring products to the production and commercialization phase.

Experience with invasive medical devices classified as Class 3 is mandatory. Experience in the field of Implants, Nitinol, and delivery systems is strongly preferred.

An experience in Pre-Clinical & Clinical research expertise preferably in cardiovascular or structural heart disciplines.

Experience in both startup and corporate environments is strongly preferred.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Biomedical Engineering/ Electronic Engineering / Aerospace Engineering/ Material Engineering is required.

Master’s Degree or MBA is preferred.

Leadership Skills: Proven ability to effectively lead, partner, and influence across a global, cross-functional team supporting a globally commercialized product.

Strategic Mindset: Strong strategic thinking capabilities, focusing on aligning R&D activities with broader business objectives.

Organizational and Communication Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities complement excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities that enable informed decision-making and effective problem resolution.

Language Proficiency: Highly proficient in both written and spoken English.

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