Research And Development Leadership Development Program (rdldp)- 2026 Full-time Phd

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Santa Clara, California, United States
Base: $123,000.00; bonus/equity: eligible for annu...
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Engineering phd program
Mechanical, mechatronics, robotics, electrical, computer, systems, software, computer science, materials science, biomedical, optical and bioinformatics disciplines
Machine learning, iot, embedded software, deep machine learning, prototyping, robot design, systems reliability, camera optics, image quality, vision or image quality assessment firmware, and hardware integration skills
** Johnson & Johnson's Research and Development Leadership Development Program (RDLDP) is seeking PhD candidates for its 2026 cohort in Santa Clara, California. The program offers a dynamic two-year rotation across various specialized R&D teams focused on MedTech innovation, requiring strong engineering backgrounds and leadership experience. **

Job Summary

  • The MedTech Research & Development Leadership Development Program (RDLDP) is a two-year dynamic rotational program offering exciting assignment experiences supporting innovative R&D teams.
  • Rotational assignments encompass the entire project or a substantial portion of a major project, resolving advanced materials, process, inspection/testing, or procedural approaches.
  • Additional responsibilities include conducting policy-focused research, synthesizing evidence, and producing deliverables to inform regulatory strategy, market access, and policy dialogue.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Johnson & Johnson's Research and Development Leadership Development Program (RDLDP) is seeking PhD candidates for its 2026 cohort in Santa Clara, California. The program offers a dynamic two-year rotation across various specialized R&D teams focused on MedTech innovation, requiring strong engineering backgrounds and leadership experience. **

Salary

Base: $123,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual performance bonus and sign-on/early incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plan, 401(k), long-term incentive program, vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, and more.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Engineering PhD Program
  • Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical, Computer, Systems, Software, Computer Science, Materials Science, Biomedical, Optical and Bioinformatics disciplines
  • Machine Learning, IoT, Embedded Software, Deep Machine Learning, Prototyping, Robot Design, Systems Reliability, Camera Optics, Image quality, Vision or Image Quality Assessment Firmware, and hardware integration skills
  • Leadership experience required
  • Ability to relocate anywhere in the United States

Nice-to-have

  • R&D co-op or internship highly preferred
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Critical thinking skills

Key Requirements

  • Engineering PhD Program graduating between May 2025 & June 2026
  • Minimum GPA of 3.3
  • Leadership experience

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