Sr. Principal R&D Project Manager - Shockwave Medical
Johnson & Johnson
- Location
- Santa Clara, California, United States of America
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Principal
- H-1B history
- 2 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
About this role
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 As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Project/Program Management Group Job Sub Function: R&D Project Management Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Sr. 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 Sr. 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. · Establish project strategy, vision, and maintain organizational alignment to it, both inside and outside the team. · Effectively drive multiple parallel projects with unique cross-functional team members. · Oversee 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 ·