Associate Director Biosurgery R&D LCM
Johnson & Johnson
September 03, 2026
Remote friendly (Raritan, NJ)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Purpose
The Associate Director Biosurgery, R&D Lifecycle Management (LCM) - MedTech is responsible for leading and directing Research and Development activities within the Biosurgery portfolio while managing a group of professionals.
Role and Responsibilities
- Provide scientific direction and leadership for LCM projects (Design Changes, Process Changes, and base business support).
- Oversee LCM projects; identify improvement opportunities to achieve business goals.
- Ensure project timelines and required milestones are met.
- Review documentation: Design Control (design verification/validation protocols and reports), claims support, regulatory submissions, and technical reports.
- Review/evaluate R&D protocols to ensure compliance with industry, company, and regulatory expectations for safety, efficacy, and compatibility.
- Hire, motivate, develop, and mentor staff.
- Present program updates to senior management; ensure scientific integrity and data quality.
- Communicate business issues/opportunities to the next management level.
- Follow Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) guidelines; ensure subordinates comply (as applicable).
- Ensure personal and company compliance with federal/state/local and company regulations, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements
- BS in Engineering/Science (preferred: Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Polymer, or Biomedical Engineering); MS/PhD preferred.
- Significant experience in R&D, lifecycle management, or related MedTech/medical devices/healthcare leadership roles.
- 8+ years of people leadership experience; ability to lead cross-functional teams in matrixed environments.
- Knowledge of Design Controls.
- Medical Device industry or medical field experience required.
- Demonstrated process validation knowledge.
- Strong collaboration/influencing skills across R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and commercial.
- Preferred: Biosurgery product category experience (hemostats, sealants, adhesives, tissue scaffolds).
- ~20% domestic/international travel.
Required/Preferred Skills
Design Controls; People Leadership; Cross-functional collaboration; Process Validation; Product Development; Research and Development; Leadership; Team Management; SAP Product Lifecycle Management; Controls Compliance.
Benefits (time off)
- Vacation: 120 hours/year; Sick time: 40 hours/year (CO 48; WA 56); Floating holidays: 13 days/year; Work/Personal/Family: up to 40 hours/year; Parental leave: 480 hours within one year; Bereavement: 240 hours immediate family (40 extended family/year); Caregiver leave: 80 hours in a 52-week period; Volunteer leave: 32 hours/year; Military spouse time-off: 80 hours/year.
The Associate Director Biosurgery, R&D Lifecycle Management (LCM) - MedTech is responsible for leading and directing Research and Development activities within the Biosurgery portfolio while managing a group of professionals.
Role and Responsibilities
- Provide scientific direction and leadership for LCM projects (Design Changes, Process Changes, and base business support).
- Oversee LCM projects; identify improvement opportunities to achieve business goals.
- Ensure project timelines and required milestones are met.
- Review documentation: Design Control (design verification/validation protocols and reports), claims support, regulatory submissions, and technical reports.
- Review/evaluate R&D protocols to ensure compliance with industry, company, and regulatory expectations for safety, efficacy, and compatibility.
- Hire, motivate, develop, and mentor staff.
- Present program updates to senior management; ensure scientific integrity and data quality.
- Communicate business issues/opportunities to the next management level.
- Follow Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) guidelines; ensure subordinates comply (as applicable).
- Ensure personal and company compliance with federal/state/local and company regulations, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements
- BS in Engineering/Science (preferred: Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Polymer, or Biomedical Engineering); MS/PhD preferred.
- Significant experience in R&D, lifecycle management, or related MedTech/medical devices/healthcare leadership roles.
- 8+ years of people leadership experience; ability to lead cross-functional teams in matrixed environments.
- Knowledge of Design Controls.
- Medical Device industry or medical field experience required.
- Demonstrated process validation knowledge.
- Strong collaboration/influencing skills across R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and commercial.
- Preferred: Biosurgery product category experience (hemostats, sealants, adhesives, tissue scaffolds).
- ~20% domestic/international travel.
Required/Preferred Skills
Design Controls; People Leadership; Cross-functional collaboration; Process Validation; Product Development; Research and Development; Leadership; Team Management; SAP Product Lifecycle Management; Controls Compliance.
Benefits (time off)
- Vacation: 120 hours/year; Sick time: 40 hours/year (CO 48; WA 56); Floating holidays: 13 days/year; Work/Personal/Family: up to 40 hours/year; Parental leave: 480 hours within one year; Bereavement: 240 hours immediate family (40 extended family/year); Caregiver leave: 80 hours in a 52-week period; Volunteer leave: 32 hours/year; Military spouse time-off: 80 hours/year.