Sr Director - Program Head & Integration Lead, Biosurgery

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is searching for the best talent for a Senior Director - Program Head and Integration Leader, Biosurgery located in Raritan, NJ. This individual will lead a critical, high‑visibility program within the J&J MedTech Biosurgery organization and own end‑to‑end program management and delivery. The role will also serve as program leader for Ethizia and all related technology programs, including supplier management through scale‑up, technology transfer, and indication expansions, ensuring cross‑functional tradeoffs and interdependencies are identified and managed.
Additional Responsibilities

Assessment of existing integration, infrastructure, talent, and suppliers to devise a go‑forward strategy that enables the meeting of business objectives.
Own program delivery from strategy through steady state: define and drive program objectives, scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk posture.
Integrate cross‑functional workstreams (R&D, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, clinical, commercial, supply chain, procurement, legal, and finance).
Sponsor and lead major program landmarks: supply and registration activities for market launches, supplier selection & management, including qualification and performance oversight, scale‑up & capacity planning for manufacturing (internal and contract), technology transfer and manufacturing handover execution, indication expansions/platforming technology.
Establish clear governance, RACI, stage‑gates, and escalation paths; proactively identify cross‑workstream tradeoffs and provide recommendations to balance time‑to‑market, cost, and risk.
Lead risk mitigation, contingency planning, and resolution of high‑impact issues.
Serve as primary program point‑of‑contact for executive sponsors and steering committees; prepare and deliver clear, concise updates, business cases, and executive briefings for senior leadership and boards.
Build strong relationships across the organization and with external partners to remove barriers and accelerate delivery.
Oversee program budgets; ensure alignment to business objectives and return on investment; ensure program decisions account for commercial and market access considerations in close partnership with GSM owners.
Ensure all activities meet regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements in all applicable jurisdictions; partner with regulatory and quality leads to enable approvals and maintain post‑market obligations.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred (MBA, MS, PhD).
Minimum 12+ years of experience in the medical device, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries with progressive program leadership responsibility; at least 5–7 years leading large, complex, cross‑functional programs.
Demonstrated experience leading global market launches, supplier management, manufacturing scale‑up and tech transfer.
Proven ability to navigate large, complex organizations and influence senior team members and external partners.
Strong commercial competence and experience balancing cost/time/quality tradeoffs.
Prior P&L or program budget ownership preferred.
Experience with regulatory and quality systems across multiple geographies (e.g., US, EU, APAC).
Experience with contract manufacturers and supplier qualification processes.
Track record of building high‑performing teams and developing talent.
Skills & Competencies

Exceptional program and project management skills—able to lead multiple interdependent workstreams.
Strategic problem solver with systems‑level perspective; strong problem‑solving and decision‑making under ambiguity and time pressure.
Superb written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to C‑suite and external partners.
Strong interpersonal skills and political savvy; able to build alignment across diverse groups.
Risk‑focused and outcome‑focused, decisive and accountable.
Comfortable with frequent international travel and operating across time zones and cultures.
Certifications such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent are desirable.
Leadership Expectations

Act as a visible leader and role model for J&J values and behaviors.
Create and maintain a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Mentor and develop direct reports and cross‑functional contributors to build organizational capability.
Working Conditions

Roles include frequent deadlines and cross‑time‑zone coordination. Travel up to 50% internationally.
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 and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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