Johnson Johnson is currently seeking a Staff Product Development RD Engineer, Animal Health to join our DePuy Synthes team located in West Chester, PA.
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) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson Johnson, we all belong.
The Staff RD Engineer, Animal Health, will lead the design and development of new implants and instrumentation and/or support in-market products through their product life-cycle within multiple multi-functional project teams. This includes communication with surgeons and sales consultants, understanding of clinical issues, defining the design parameters, and ensuring the correct product is provided to the customer. Positions at this level are considered subject matter experts. They are coordinating all functions of a team, providing leadership and guidance to the individual team members. These positions may act as team lead and are project accountable. Individuals in these positions frequently have significant amounts of critical organizational knowledge.
Key responsibilities:· Act as a technical leader and project leader, as a member of a multi-functional project core team (marketing, manufacturing, quality, testing, supply chain etc.)
· Lead responsibility to define user needs, design inputs, new surgical techniques, generate design concepts and prototypes, perform meaningful and timely design evaluations (such as tolerance analysis, FEA, simulated use testing, dry labs and wet tissue labs etc.), and oversee generation of documentation of clinical and surgical technique observations to create meaningful design solutions
· Oversee manufacturing engineering and/or suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability and assembly to produce functioning prototypes and supporting production documentation
· Understands and follows the Veterinary New Product Development process accurately and maintains high quality design validation and verifications
· Ensure comprehensive IP and broad patent coverage for strategic projects and new technologies
· Recognized as a leader on projects and assignments
· Design and implement mechanical tests and scientific experiments, present data and conclusions with appropriate analysis and write technical reports
· Serve as designated independent engineer within the department and for other groups and departments for design reviews and technology transfer
· Gives professional presentations in front of surgeons and sales consultants and oversees discussions of surgeons (e. g. in expert groups or surgeons' labs)
· Participates in the development of launch educational materials
· Stays ahead of competitive devices, latest research and technologies through interactions with customers, attendance at industry meetings, and review of medical journals
· Plans and implements surgeon educational labs and seminars. Coordinates with surgeons, Regional Equipment, CED, and venue representatives for successful outcomes
· Support sales and provide technical expertise at booths and other Veterinary sponsored events
· Be responsive to technical requests from customers and sales consultants
· Lead role in complaint investigations and field investigation activities in support of patient/customer safety
· Performs other special projects and functions as assigned
· Know and follow all laws and policies that apply to one's job, and maintain the highest levels of integrity, ethics and compliance at all times
· Diligently participate in our compliance program-related activities as denoted by your supervisor or our Chief Compliance Officer
· This position may require up to 20% travel
Johnson Johnson is currently seeking a Staff Product Development RD Engineer, Animal Health to join our DePuy Synthes team located in West Chester, PA.
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) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson Johnson, we all belong.
The Staff RD Engineer, Animal Health, will lead the design and development of new implants and instrumentation and/or support in-market products through their product life-cycle within multiple multi-functional project teams. This includes communication with surgeons and sales consultants, understanding of clinical issues, defining the design parameters, and ensuring the correct product is provided to the customer. Positions at this level are considered subject matter experts. They are coordinating all functions of a team, providing leadership and guidance to the individual team members. These positions may act as team lead and are project accountable. Individuals in these positions frequently have significant amounts of critical organizational knowledge.
Key responsibilities:· Act as a technical leader and project leader, as a member of a multi-functional project core team (marketing, manufacturing, quality, testing, supply chain etc.)
· Lead responsibility to define user needs, design inputs, new surgical techniques, generate design concepts and prototypes, perform meaningful and timely design evaluations (such as tolerance analysis, FEA, simulated use testing, dry labs and wet tissue labs etc.), and oversee generation of documentation of clinical and surgical technique observations to create meaningful design solutions
· Oversee manufacturing engineering and/or suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability and assembly to produce functioning prototypes and supporting production documentation
· Understands and follows the Veterinary New Product Development process accurately and maintains high quality design validation and verifications
· Ensure comprehensive IP and broad patent coverage for strategic projects and new technologies
· Recognized as a leader on projects and assignments
· Design and implement mechanical tests and scientific experiments, present data and conclusions with appropriate analysis and write technical reports
· Serve as designated independent engineer within the department and for other groups and departments for design reviews and technology transfer
· Gives professional presentations in front of surgeons and sales consultants and oversees discussions of surgeons (e. g. in expert groups or surgeons' labs)
· Participates in the development of launch educational materials
· Stays ahead of competitive devices, latest research and technologies through interactions with customers, attendance at industry meetings, and review of medical journals
· Plans and implements surgeon educational labs and seminars. Coordinates with surgeons, Regional Equipment, CED, and venue representatives for successful outcomes
· Support sales and provide technical expertise at booths and other Veterinary sponsored events
· Be responsive to technical requests from customers and sales consultants
· Lead role in complaint investigations and field investigation activities in support of patient/customer safety
· Performs other special projects and functions as assigned
· Know and follow all laws and policies that apply to one's job, and maintain the highest levels of integrity, ethics and compliance at all times
· Diligently participate in our compliance program-related activities as denoted by your supervisor or our Chief Compliance Officer
· This position may require up to 20% travel
Required:· A minimum of six years of experience in the design and development of medical devices, mechanical products, or biomechanical systems, including multi-component systems
· BS in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent required. A Master’s degree preferred.
· Strong experience with CAD software (Pro-E, Creo, Solidworks, etc.)
· Experience in identifying user needs (VOC), medical device design principles, material selection, ability to verify and validate design concepts, and understand design failure modes
· Proven understanding of different types of manufacturing, mechanisms, materials, accurate tolerancing, drafting standards, statistical methods, and GDT
· Must demonstrate a strong initiative and follow through in executing project responsibilities, overcoming obstacles and balancing multiple priorities effectively through strong technical and/or project leadership experience
· Must be able to effectively communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to other individuals, surgeons, customers and/ or teams, and work effectively as a multifaceted technical and project leader
· Must thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment and be able to handle several projects concurrently
· A successful track record of leading and influencing others without authority, leading multi-functional teams and proven negotiating skills to bring products from concept to launch is required
· Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
· Travel required not to exceed 25%
Preferred:
· Experience in medical device (human or animal health) industry
· Strong communication and interaction skills, with the ability to collaborate with surgeons and sales/marketing personnel
· Utilization of Project Management Excellence, Design Excellence, and Process Excellence tools
· Possess strong organizational skills to support all aspects of the project management functions including scope definition, budgeting, and contingency planning
· Demonstrated creative design ability
This job posting is anticipated to close on January 6, 2025 the company may however extend this time-period.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $ 105,000 to $160,000. 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.
o Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
o Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
o Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
o Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
o Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
o Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market
Required:· A minimum of six years of experience in the design and development of medical devices, mechanical products, or biomechanical systems, including multi-component systems
· BS in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent required. A Master’s degree preferred.
· Strong experience with CAD software (Pro-E, Creo, Solidworks, etc.)
· Experience in identifying user needs (VOC), medical device design principles, material selection, ability to verify and validate design concepts, and understand design failure modes
· Proven understanding of different types of manufacturing, mechanisms, materials, accurate tolerancing, drafting standards, statistical methods, and GDT
· Must demonstrate a strong initiative and follow through in executing project responsibilities, overcoming obstacles and balancing multiple priorities effectively through strong technical and/or project leadership experience
· Must be able to effectively communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to other individuals, surgeons, customers and/ or teams, and work effectively as a multifaceted technical and project leader
· Must thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment and be able to handle several projects concurrently
· A successful track record of leading and influencing others without authority, leading multi-functional teams and proven negotiating skills to bring products from concept to launch is required
· Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
· Travel required not to exceed 25%
Preferred:
· Experience in medical device (human or animal health) industry
· Strong communication and interaction skills, with the ability to collaborate with surgeons and sales/marketing personnel
· Utilization of Project Management Excellence, Design Excellence, and Process Excellence tools
· Possess strong organizational skills to support all aspects of the project management functions including scope definition, budgeting, and contingency planning
· Demonstrated creative design ability
This job posting is anticipated to close on January 6, 2025 the company may however extend this time-period.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $ 105,000 to $160,000. 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.
o Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
o Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
o Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
o Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
o Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
o Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market