Research Project Manager

Research Project Manager

Location: Galway, Ireland

Duration: 12 month contract

Imagine your next project leading a critical research team dedicated to deepening the understanding of stroke and improving treatments in neurovascular care at a global industry leader.

Johnson and Johnson Medtech Neurovascular is a global leader in neurovascular care. Our commitment to changing the trajectory of stroke is inspired by our long heritage and dedication to helping physicians protect people from a lifetime of hardship. Our implants and instruments are used by interventional neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons and neurologists, to treat patients with conditions resulting from hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Our environment is entrepreneurial, learning-driven, and is as challenging as it is rewarding. We are one of the fastest growing businesses within Johnson & Johnson.

The Research Project Manager will be part of the Neuro Thromboembolic Initiative (NTI). NTI is a unique and exciting group of engineers and scientists at J&J Neurovascular dedicated to understanding more about stroke by conducting basic research and by development of models and other tests that can be used to simulate and understand the underlying disease.

The Research Project Manager will be responsible for a research team whose function involves delivering inputs to the research and development team and the wider neurovascular business by setting up and running research projects relating to cerebral vascular disease and its treatment. Clear establishment of the link between the research carried out and final medical device design is a critical part of the role. Communication to internal partners and to physicians requires the individual to be knowledgeable on the company’s research and the state of the art of global research activity in the field.

roles and responsibilities

Manage and execute research projects that inform medical device development and deepen the company’s understanding of neurovascular disease states. This will involve:

• Manage projects aimed to deepen the company’s understanding of disease states and physician (user) techniques.

• Lead a team of 4-5 people.

• The team conducts research internally or using external sources to meet R&D needs in the development of devices for endovascular treatment of stroke.

• Coach or mentor more junior team members on research planning, execution, analysis and reporting as needed.

• Collaborate externally with physicians and academics, and internally with R&D, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Marketing, and other business partners to understand unmet needs.

• Provide meaningful output that can be utilised by product development teams, e.g. analysis of data from literature, in-vitro test model development, in vitro and in vivo pre-clinical experiments, and test protocol development.

• Responsible for project management ensuring project timelines, accurate completion of activities and project reviews are timely, and within budget and compliance, while effectively communicating project updates, risks, and issues to management on a timely basis.

• Responsible managing collaborative research projects that involve funding from national and international granting bodies.

• Fostering collaborative relationships with leaders in the research community.

• Support field-based colleagues to deliver consistent content and messaging on research findings.

• You will remain current on the constantly evolving landscape of neurovascular disease research in search of better strategies for prioritising our portfolio based on biological and endovascular treatment insights.

• Generate internal reports of the work carried out that will be used by R&D in new product submissions, Clinical and Marketing.

• Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance for self and direct reports.

• Other duties and responsibilities as needed/assigned by the manager.

how to succeed

Bring your strong background in scientific research and project management to lead your team to significant project outputs. You will also bring:

Education:

• PhD or Research Masters in an Engineering or Science discipline or hold a Medical Degree

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the medical device industry or similar environment, 3 years with relevant experience in postgraduate research.

• Proven track record for conceptualising and conducting scientific research with significant outputs, such as peer-reviewed articles, white papers, and conference presentations.

• Ability to communicate effectively to senior industry leadership and leaders in the scientific community.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Preferred:

• Experienced in neurovascular disease research and its treatment.

• Development of in-vitro test methods for evaluation of endovascular devices.

Other:

• The role is based in Galway, Ireland and is likely to involve moderate EMEA and International travel.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Cerenovus

Cerenovus is part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech and an emerging leader in neurovascular care. Our commitment to changing the trajectory of stroke is inspired by our long heritage and dedication to helping physicians protect people from a lifetime of hardship. At Cerenovus we offer a broad portfolio of devices used in the endovascular treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Cerenovus.

application process

• We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

• We do not accept applications via email.

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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”.