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Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

R&D Project Management:

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Groningen, Netherlands

Job Description: Project Manager R&D New Product Introduction – Intraocular Lenses About Med Tech

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The J&J site at Groningen (the Netherlands) is specialized in the development, improvement, and manufacturing of state-of-the-art surgical ophthalmic products, mainly intraocular lenses. The facility consists of small and integrated Research, Development and Manufacturing teams that have strong track records.

We are searching for the best talent for Project Manager, New Product Introduction (NPI) for Intraocular Lenses.

Purpose:

The Project Manager will manage a portfolio of Intraocular lens NPI programs, ensuring alignment with business priorities, resources, and global launch cadence/dates. It can include as well end-to-end project management of new intraocular lens (IOL) development projects, from early concept and feasibility through design, industrialization, regulatory approval, and commercialization.

This role ensures strategic alignment, disciplined execution, and full compliance with regulatory and quality requirements in a highly matrixed, global environment. It provides leadership to virtual, cross-functional project teams operating, with frequent collaboration with stakeholders in e.g. the United States.

The Project Manager acts as the central integrator between R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Clinical, Marketing, and external partners to ensure successful delivery of complex medical device programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain portfolio overview of Intraocular lens NPI programs, ensuring alignment with business priorities.

• Own and drive end-to-end NPI projects for intraocular lenses (project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource needs).

• Lead virtual cross-functional teams across different time zones.

• Ensure full compliance to GMP, QSR, ISO 13485, and applicable internal procedures as well as Design Control, Risk Management, and Change Management requirements.

• Oversee creation, maintenance, and approval of project documentation throughout the development lifecycle.

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with global stakeholders, including regular interaction with EU, US and APAC based teams.

• Facilitate effective governance, escalation, and decision-making within a matrix organization.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Physics, Optics, or a related technical discipline.

• 5–8 years of relevant project management experience in a regulated, technology-driven environment.

• Demonstrated experience managing R&D projects preferably in the medical device industry involving implantable or ophthalmic products.

• Proven ability to lead global, virtual project teams across multiple time zones.

• Strong knowledge of E2E Project Management and Risk Management.

• Working knowledge of GMP, QSR, ISO 13485, and medical device development processes.

• High proficiency in MS Project & MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for project planning, reporting, and stakeholder communication.

• Experience with project management tools and structured reporting methodologies.

• Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage.

• Availability to work flexible hours and daily at Groningen site (The Netherlands).
  Occasional there will be international travels.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is €68,600 to €119,600 on an annual basis and includes 8% holiday allowance.

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well -being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well - being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers. *This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

Required Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Preferred Skills:

Agility Jumps, Business Alignment, Coaching, Collaborating, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Process Control, Process Improvements, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Reporting, Project Schedule, Quality Control (QC), Research and Development, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility