Senior Manager of Biocompatibility

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Job Function:
Enterprise Management

Job Sub Function:
R&D Management

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent to join our MedTech Surgery team as a Senior Manager of Biocompatibility to support our Surgery portfolio of energy, endomechanical, and robotics products.

This position will be based in Cincinnati, OH.

Purpose: The Senior Manager of Biocompatibility will lead the development and execution of toxicology and biocompatibility evaluations for surgical medical device products.

This role will be pivotal in expanding program capabilities to accelerate innovation, ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance, and guiding cross-functional teams in the integration of toxicology/biocompatibility insights into product development.

This position will report directly to the Director of Materials Science, J&J MedTech.

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:


* Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement robust toxicology and biocompatibility strategies aligned with business goals.  Responsible for managing operational aspects of their team (e.g., workflow, performance, and compliance), as well as ensuring achievement of team goals within established timelines and budgets.


* Innovation: Develop enhanced capabilities leveraging new technology and process improvements to advance and accelerate chemical characterization and biocompatibility assessments.

Identify and implement new ways of working to accelerate speed to market and harmonize knowledge and processes across J&J MedTech.


* Risk Assessment: Oversee the design and interpretation of toxicological studies, including in vitro and in vivo assessments, to identify potential risks associated with products.


* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and supply chain partners to integrate toxicology insights into product development processes.  Collaborates with multiple R&D departments to develop and manage financial goals, establish and implement business strategy, and analyze staffing needs to deliver innovative product development solutions.


* Scientific Communication: Prepare and present reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions to internal stakeholders and regulatory bo...