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We are searching for the best talent for a R& D Associate Director of Global Product Stability Science & Compliance located in Raritan, NJ.

Purpose: As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of surgical solutions by leading a team of scientists in accordance to world-wide product stability regulations on a wide diversity of cutting-edge research and development programs. Your expertise will drive the introduction of new products, the improvement and cost reduction of existing products and processes, and the development of innovative business applications for core technologies.

In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with senior management to set organizational goals and manage projects that meet business objectives. You will ensure regulatory compliance in research strategies and protocols and stay ahead of emerging technologies and market trends in the global field of product stability. Your leadership will guide a team of professionals, providing them with the necessary tools and guidance to excel in their roles supporting a large number of stakeholders across MedTech. You will also closely partner with the Associate Director of R& D Global Product Stability Operations to ensure that forecasted demand is contemplated in his/her department’s plans for capacity.

You will be responsible for:

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Participates with senior management in developing organizational goals and recommending projects and/or initiatives to achieve these goals.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Remains current in all appropriate regulations, emerging new technologies and market trends which may affect the organization's business or result in new opportunities.
• Responsibility for creating department budget and monitors expenses to ensure adherence to the budget.
• As people leader, manages resources to anticipate needs and trends.
• Hires, trains, and evaluates staff, leads a high performance team.
• Sets and communicates clear priorities, standards, and expectations.
• Ensures that the staff have the necessary guidance and tools to perform departmental work and projects.
• Reviews and evaluates research and development protocols, results, and conclusions that cover a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines and materials.
• Ensures conformity with industry expectations for safety, efficacy.
• Ensures that all research and development activities are conducted under appropriate standards for completeness, accuracy and documentation in compliance with world-wide regulatory standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed

Business Skills:

• Effective verbal communication (in large and small groups); clear and concise written communication; decision-making without supervisory input; effective team interaction with personnel or other divisions and companies.
• Must deal with abstract and complex “cause and effect” relationships and make sound decisions, often with limited data, which impact product and facilities.
• Must have good interpersonal skills to effectively utilize influence management techniques.
• Must be able to apply and comprehend a broad range of engineering and scientific principles to be applied within the world-wide regulations of product stability.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team setting and establish strong connections with individuals both inside and outside the organization.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Must have excellent proven problem-solving skills.

Education:

• MS or PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Polymer Science, Packaging, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Required Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years work experience.
• 4+ years of experience leading or managing significant R& D projects or initiatives
• 5-10 years of experience in new product development of medical products
• Extensive knowledge of quality systems, including the medical product development process, design control regulations, and design change process (ISO 9000 and QSR)
• Experience as people leader, managing medium to large multi-function teams
• Design/Process Excellence knowledge is desirable but not mandatory.

Other:

• This position is based in Raritan, NJ and requires up to 25% travel

The anticipated base pay range for this position is [$174, 500] to [$235, 000]

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.

Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https: //www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.