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J&J Family of Companies Associate Project Manager in Galway, Ireland
Associate Project Manager - 2406196582W
Description
Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for an Associate Project Manager in Galway, Ireland.
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/.
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.
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 the UK are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every 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”!
The Associate 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 Associate Project Manager will be key in coordinating and overseeing Cerenovus Medical Device Product development projects. The role entails leading project teams through planning, execution, and closure of projects. By collaborating closely with other team members, facilitating communication, and addressing challenges that arise during the project's life cycle, the Associate Project Manager will keep projects on track, delivering value for the Cerenovus Business in line with design and development project governance requirements. Below is a list of typical responsibilities for an associate project manager:
Implement project and team structures to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Gain cross-functional agreement for the regulatory pathway for project approvals and updates.
Develop integrated project plan and provide inputs for annual project budget.
Identify core skills required in the development team and work with the Cerenovus functional leaders to build a team that is best suited for each phase of the project.
Ensure the technical development team is focused on the key project requirements.
Coordinate project deliverables for global teams with team members located in multiple international locations.
Monitor the completion of quality and regulatory documentation and ensure that it gets completed and submitted on time.
Manage the team through problems as they arise during the project and determine if they are focused on the correct problems, managing the flow of work throughout the project by facilitating decisions on priority tasks.
Maintain team cohesiveness and direction to make sure everyone is working together to achieve the same goals.
Manage the communication within the development team through day-to-day project deliverables.
Communicate project progress to the Business leadership, escalating risks that cannot be resolved at the team level when they arise and propose mitigation steps.
Report key project performance indicators (milestone tracking, budget, risks, etc.) to Leadership weekly and monthly.
Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Help the team with risk management and manage scope creep.
Ensure compliance with the Quality management system and address compliance issues when they arise.
Working closely with Quality Assurance, guide the project through the various stage gates of development and through design reviews.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education:
Honours degree or higher in Engineering, Science or similar.
Experience and Skills:
Required:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the medical device industry or similar environment.
Experience in leading medical device development activities. With a deep knowledge of medical device regulations and quality management systems for Class II and Class III devices.
Ability to communicate effectively to senior industry leadership and external partners (e.g. suppliers, OEMS, regulatory agencies, customers).
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
Excellent organizational skills with experience in organizing tasks, resources and people for medical device product development.
Preferred:
Qualification in project management.
Experience in working with interventional vascular device design and development.
Job location:
The role is based in Galway, Ireland and is likely to involve moderate EMEA, US and other International travel. Some travel to the US will be required as part of the induction for this role – more details will be provided during the hiring process.
This is what awaits YOU at J&J:
This is an opportunity to work with a ground-breaking biomedical operation and to be a member of a Johnson & Johnson company, with an excellent record in employee continuous professional development and business improvement.
We are passionate about our work; we play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines, and care deeply about our customers and communities. At Johnson & Johnson, our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers.
Whether you’re one of the people who already work here, or you’re considering joining the team, we offer:
An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education.
Excellent benefits.
Equal Opportunity:
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Ireland-Galway-Galway
Organization Neuravi Ltd. (8191)
Job Function R&D Project Management
Req ID: 2406196582W