• Job title Principal R&D Project Manager - Shockwave Medical
• Function Project/Program Management Group
• Sub function R&D Project Management
• Category Senior Analyst, R&D Project Management (P6)
• Location Santa Clara / United States of America
• Date posted Mar 30 2026
• Requisition number R-066731
• Work pattern Fully Onsite

This job posting is anticipated to close on Apr 13 2026. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

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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 jnj.com

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Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Principal R&D Project Manager – Shockwave Medical to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.

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/.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

The Principal R&D Project Manager is responsible for product development, resource, and project management activities associated with executing the company's goals for product commercialization. Responsible for gaining cross functional alignment on strategic vision and goals of projects, meeting project goals and ensuring that appropriate resources are identified and allocated. The role supports R&D New Product Development and/or On Market.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage and coordinate all cross-functional activities within the project and consistent with company's new product development lifecycle and Design Control requirements.

• Highly skilled in project planning, risk management, project execution and communication to all levels of the organization.

• Effectively drive multiple parallel projects with unique cross-functional team members.

• Oversee of all phases of the product development process from Feasibility to Market Release, with excellent understanding of Design Control principles.

• Publish routine dashboards and reports that effectively communicate progress, risk and achievements of the overall portfolio.

• Develop and deliver formal communications, including effective presentation skills

• Hands-on management and tracking of overall team progress and ability to provide detailed management status reports and updates.

• Mentoring other Project Managers in the group as needed.

• Ability to lead complex new product development projects from concept to launch.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS/BA in science, engineering or business administration or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• 10+ years of Medical Device experience including least 5 years of project management experience in the medical device industry.

• Experience in Quality System Regulations (QSR) 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, MDR requirements, and other applicable regulations as required.

• Project Management specific training and/or certification is highly preferred.

• Experience with developing, implementing, and monitoring process improvement initiatives, project management frameworks and methodologies.

• Highly capable performing under the pressure of multiple competing deadlines while maintaining a cooperative and constructive working relationship with others.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, adept at navigating organizational challenges and possess ability to work through others and accomplish objectives.

• Outstanding verbal & written communication skills.

• High level of enthusiasm, motivation, and drive for results.

• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity.

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 & 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 contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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