Project Manager - HYBRID (Cork)

The Company:

Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company, touching the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Our Family of Companies throughout the world compete in consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices & diagnostics markets and have the skills and resources to tackle the world's most pressing health issues.
 

The Project:

Do you want to work towards shaping the future of the most broadly based MedTech business in the world? A company that is reimagining healthcare in an increasingly digital world. Would you enjoy working closely with the Health Authority leadership team to enable business critical projects? Are you ready to connect across multiple business and across multiple functional groups to shape the future of Medical Device Vigilance groups.? Do you like to plan, monitor project progress, and keep collaborators informed along the way? 

We are excited to share that Global Health Authority Reporting team is looking for a Project Manager to support implementation of Medical Device Regulations changes within Europe. Project work will be multi-faceted focusing on Medical Device Vigilance and Eudamed UKCA, Swiss MedDO (Medical Devices Ordinance) regulation changes across multiple MEDTECH divisions. 

This position, 

As the Vigilance Project Manager, you will be a trusted partner to Senior Leadership team. You will connect with other working groups and communicate effectively enabling informed, end to end strategic decision making. You will be instrumental ensuring project success by being able to easily pivot focus from one action to another without losing attention to detail. Results oriented, the Vigilance Project Manager will understand Complaint Management and Medical Device Vigilance with have a proven track record for project implementation. 
 

The Role:

• 12 Month Contract (Likelihood of Extension)
• €50-55 p/h PAYE
• Hybrid - Cork

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a coordinated plan to advance strategic projects in alignment with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ensure development and attainment of project objectives, along with defining success measures. 
• Implement a governance structure and actively engage and communicate with executive sponsors and key partners, developing regular communications. 
• Lead interdependencies and ensure integration with EUDAMED, UKCA and Swiss MDO teams' objectives. 
• Drive risk identification, management and plans for resolution for Vigilance Process 
• Drive robust Change & Communication strategies for strategic priority objectives. 
• Lead team meetings, with accountability for agenda & content management. 

Qualifications:

A candidate for this role will have a proven background in Quality/ Compliance, Complaint Management and/or Health Authority Reporting. You will also have extensive experience working cross-functionally to achieve goals and influencing without direct authority. 

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree or appropriate business experience is required. 
• Broad experience and knowledge of world-wide quality system regulations (e.g., MDR (Medical Device Regulation) EU 2017/745, FDA 803, 820; ISO 13485, ISO 14971) with a working knowledge of international Health Authority reporting requirements 
• Outstanding organizational leadership – skilled at people leadership and organizational change is required. 
• Confirmed ability to get results through leading others, organizing, prioritizing, and delegating workload is required. 
• Communicating complex ideas in an uncomplicated way is essential for this position. 
• Ability to foster team efficiency, cohesiveness, and work collaboratively in a complex environment with multiple, and demanding partners is required. 
• Outstanding ability to collaborate with peers, leaders, and senior executives to build and implement strategies and drive decision-making is required. 
• Certifications: PMP, FPX, Lean/Six Sigma are preferred. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required

In Return:

In return for this role you will receive a very competitive hourly rate. A minimum 12 month contract & an opportunity to work with a Global Leader within the Pharmaceutical sector, Johnson & Johnson. 

Things to remember before applying for this role:

• The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid (PAYE or Umbrella options).
• We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.
• We do not accept applications via email.

If you are interested in this role please apply now! Make sure you fill out your application in full, your personal CV will be used for the recruiter’s reference only, they are not sent to Hiring Managers. Ensure all relevant information is included in your application! 
 

Thank you very much and we look forward to receiving your application. 
 

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: 

Courtney.wells@randstadsourceright.co.uk 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.

That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.