R&D Project Manager - Medical Devices

About the role

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Cardiovascular is looking for an R&D Project Manager in Yokneam, Israel. The role sits in the R&D department, which develops next-generation products through innovative technologies, and combines project leadership with hands-on technical leadership. It supports multiple R&D projects, drives complex technical workstreams and translates system-level needs into focused engineering projects, acting as a technical focal point for topics such as ablation methods, measurement methodologies, technical criteria and system performance. It is a key role in supporting the development of innovative Class III medical devices.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as technical leader and focal point for complex engineering activities across multiple R&D projects.
• Translate broad project and system needs into focused technical projects, defining technical requirements, methodologies, success criteria and execution plans.
• Lead complex technical investigations in areas such as ablation technologies, measurement methodologies, system performance and technical acceptance criteria.
• Provide technical expertise and support to R&D Project Managers, owning specific technically complex workstreams.
• Professionally lead and manage two Biomedical Engineers responsible for the technical aspects of the projects.
• Lead prototype development, troubleshoot complex technical issues and collaborate with software, hardware, systems and other engineering disciplines.
• Manage contractor relationships and collaborate with functions across the organization.
• Develop and maintain timelines for technical projects and workstreams, tracking milestones.
• Communicate technical progress, risks, challenges and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards and applicable regulations.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a closely related technical field, strongly preferred; alternatively a Bachelor's degree with significant relevant technical experience.
• Strong technical background with proven ability to lead complex engineering activities and solve multidisciplinary technical challenges.
• Experience in technical leadership, including leading engineers and/or technical workstreams.
• Ability to define technical requirements, methodologies, measurement approaches and acceptance/success criteria.
• Experience in medical device development, especially complex or Class III devices, is a significant advantage.
• Experience leading development from concept and feasibility through implementation and product delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with English proficiency.