Research & Development Project Manager

CERENOVUS, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, is recruiting for a Research & Development Project Manager, located in Galway, Ireland.

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We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.

That is why we in Ireland are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.

Cerenovus:

CERENOVUS, part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, is a global leader in neurovascular care. Our commitment to changing the trajectory of stroke is inspired by our long heritage and dedication to helping physicians protect people from a lifetime of hardship. Our implants and instruments are used by interventional neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons and neurologists, to treat patients with conditions resulting from hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Our environment is entrepreneurial, learning-driven, and is as challenging as it is rewarding. We are one of the fastest growing businesses within Johnson & Johnson.

What is it like to work at CERENOVUS Galway?

• Culturally, we are putting the needs of Our Credo stakeholders first through pursuing the highest standards of quality, compliance, and ethics, ensuring everyday actions contribute to Our Purpose.
• We are continuing to better our understanding of clot science, through our Neuro Thromboembolic Initiative (NTI). This is a commitment to advance the treatment of stroke through interdisciplinary collaboration and investment in clot and stroke research. How we understand clots and their behaviour enhances our opportunity to design devices that improve patient outcomes and, overall, advance the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
• From a People perspective, we invest in our people, and take great pride in providing a positive work environment which respects diversity, supports wellbeing, and embraces innovation. This is empowered through our employee resource groups (ERGs) focused on further balances of gender, nationality, capability and more, including the additional attracting of qualified diverse candidates for our open roles.

Job Summary:

CERENOVUS, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, is recruiting for a Research & Development Project Manager, located in Galway, Ireland.

The Research & Development Project Manager will be part of the Cerenovus R&D team in Galway, Ireland; an exciting group of engineers and scientists dedicated to understanding unmet needs in neurovascular diseases (such as stroke) and developing innovative device solutions to improve their treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

The R&D Project Manager is responsible for managing new catheter development project(s) and providing technical leadership to a team of engineers and scientists in the development of acute ischemic stroke catheters and devices. The R&D Project Manager is also responsible for coordinating the key technical activities of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the successful completion of the project within planned timescales. The role involves:

Technical Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and take ownership of critical technical tasks in the execution of new product development catheter projects.
• Liaise with key opinion leaders to develop a deep understanding of the disease state, gather user needs; and articulate throughout the team.
• Translate needs requirements into technical specifications.
• Foster a culture of creativity; generate creative product solutions to address unmet needs.
• Provide leadership to the team in the development of test models for prototype performance evaluations, building and testing of prototypes, test data analysis and interpretation, component and finished device assembly drawings/specifications, product materials selection, and process development. Hands-on approach where appropriate, leading critical activities by example.
• Identify and manage key technical risks and appropriate mitigations throughout the product lifecycle.
• Write and/or review procedures, protocols, specifications, and reports.
• Identify and recommend optimal solution(s) for commercialization.
• Interface with physicians; evaluate and assess user techniques and develop product training materials.
• Identify and support development of processes for new catheter developments.
• Support generation of Intellectual Property by filing new ideas and drafting patents as required. Encourage and support idea generation and filing across the engineering groups on site.

Program Management Responsibilities

• Develop detailed technical project goals, plans and budget.
• Identify critical project tasks, define project strategy, and set team priorities.
• Identify and manage key program risks.
• Manage direct team and across functions to deliver on performance, time and cost targets.
• Report progress across the organisation.
• Leverage and liaise with external resources to achieve project goals.
• Manage project in accordance with quality system – take ownership of design history file and lead design reviews.
• Develop marketing materials (presentations/videos/demos).
• Attend external meetings with key opinion leaders to present the Cerenovus product portfolio and gain feedback on new product development.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.