Johnson & Johnson Posted May 5, 2026

Project Manager Engineering

Zuchwil, Switzerland Full time
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About this opportunity

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:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Project Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Zuchwil, Switzerland

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Project Manager, Engineering. This Hybrid position will be located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (USA). Alternate hybrid locations may be considered in Belgium; Cork, Ireland or Zuchwil, Switzerland.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Palm Beach Gardens, FL - Requisition Number: R-071913

Belgium and Ireland - Requisition Number: R-073270

Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-073254

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Job Overview

The Project Manager, Engineering is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects that support manufacturing operations, product development, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. The position plays a key role in driving operational efficiency, supporting business growth, and enabling the successful delivery of engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead engineering projects from initiation through completion, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.

Coordinate cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners to ensure project alignment and execution.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and status reports for stakeholders and leadership.

Identify project risks and issues, implement mitigation plans, and escalate as appropriate.

Ensure projects comply with applicable quality systems, regulatory requirements, and internal standards.

Manage change control processes and ensure alignment with approved project objectives.

Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and engineering practices.

Track project performance metrics and ensure lessons learned are captured and applied to future projects.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field

Master’s degree preferred

Experience and Skills

Required:

Typically requires 5–8 years of experience in engineering project management or a related engineering role

Proven experience managing cross‑functional projects in a manufacturing, medical device, or regulated environment

Strong project planning, scheduling, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines

Solid understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and quality systems

Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred:

Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or life sciences industries

Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)

Experience supporting capital projects, equipment implementation, or process improvements

Knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO)

Experience using project management and collaboration tools

Other

Language: English required

Travel: Up to 15% domestic travel

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification preferred

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit  www.careers.jnj.com .

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Budget Management, Coaching, Collaborating, Critical Thinking, Customer Centricity, Knowledge Networks, Lean Supply Chain Management, Organizational Project Management, Organizing, Project Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Compliance, Resource Forecasting, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Scientific Research, Strategic Supply Chain Management

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Zuchwil, Switzerland
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 661 comparable Manager Manufacturing & CMC roles across 88 biopharma companies.

661Comparable roles tracked
594Currently active
88Companies hiring similar roles
41Countries represented

Salary context

205 of 661 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Warehouse Associate I (M-F 11am-7:30pm) · AbbVie $16/hr – $29/hr (≈ $33,280–$60,320/yr)
Highest disclosed · Regional Manager - Megasys · Merck KGaA $220,000/yr – $250,000/yr
Peer group range $46,800 – $235,000 (median $156,390)

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India58
Ireland23
Japan21
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United Kingdom20

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Seniority mix

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Manager380
Associate162
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Therapeutic area mix

9 of 661 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease5
Rare Disease3
Immunology1

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