Senior Director Technology Leader Surgery R&D

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

Job Function:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Technical Product Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati Ohio United States of America Raritan New Jersey United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices is transforming to a digital-first Med Tech business. With great innovation market opportunities and an audacious strategic intent we are combining robotic assisted surgery platforms connected devices surgical instrumentation advanced imaging enhanced surgical visualization surgical efficiency solutions and OR workflow integration for the next generation Med Tech platform. As a result we will also create new surgical insights drive supply chain innovation leverage cloud infrastructure integrate cyber security interface with hospital EMRs and elevate our patient pathway franchise digital solutions.

The Technology Leader for Surgery R&D is a visionary leader responsible for setting and executing the technology agenda within the surgical research and development function. This role is pivotal in driving the digital transformation of surgical solutions integrating emerging technologies and fostering a culture of innovation to deliver next-generation products and platforms that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with the organizations R&D goals anticipating future trends and disruptive technologies in the surgical and healthcare landscape.
• Digital Transformation: Champion the adoption of digital tools data analytics artificial intelligence and machine learning to accelerate R&D cycles enhance surgical device functionality and enable personalized medicine.
• Innovation Management: Lead multidisciplinary teams to identify evaluate and implement innovative solutions including robotics IoT digital surgery platforms and advanced imaging technologies.
• Collaboration: Build partnerships with clinical academic and industry stakeholders to foster open innovation and ensure the R&D pipeline leverages the latest scientific and technological advances.
• Technology Governance: Establish robust processes for technology evaluation risk assessment and compliance with regulatory and cybersecurity standards in the healthcare sector.
• Talent Development: Mentor and develop a high-performing technology team promoting continuous learning and a growth mindset in a rapidly evolving R&D environment.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the effective deployment of digital platforms and tools that improve process efficiency data integrity and collaboration across global R&D sites.

Other Duties

• Contribution to broader J&J Technology & J&J MedTech Technology strategies.
• Contribution to the progression of DE&I and talent agendas for J&J Technology & J&J MedTech Technology organizations.
• Support Business Development & Innovation Partnership assess strategic fit of partners and technology
• Change management across J&J MedTech and JJT related to our Digital Transformation and High Performing Team model.

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education: Masters Degree or equivalent through experience

Required Years of Related Experience: 15 Years

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Deep understanding of the digital transformation landscape including AI/ML robotics cloud computing data security and digital health ecosystems.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g. MDR FDA GDPR) and standards relevant to medical technology and digital health.

• Excellent communication stakeholder management and change leadership skills.

Percentage Traveled:

25%

Type of Travel Required:

Domestic

International

People Management Experience:

Yes

Required Years of People Management Experience:

10

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Minimum Education: Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Engineering Computer Science Biomedical Sciences or related field or equivalent through experience

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Visionary thinking and ability to anticipate industry shifts

• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation

• Ability to influence and inspire diverse teams

• Commitment to ethical standards and patient-centricity

• Experience with Cloud Technologies Data Analytics and ML/AI

• Application of ML/AI or Intelligent Automation to drive business outcomes and efficiency.

• Previous involvement in business transformation through digital / technology; change management

• Experience working in Product Based Operating Models

• Member of business leadership team

Direct Reports: 4

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning Cost Management Developing Others Fact-Based Decision Making Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Inclusive Leadership Industry Analysis Leadership People Performance Management Performance Measurement Policy Development Product Development Product Strategies Project Management Methodology (PMM) Research and Development Software Development Management Strategic Supply Chain Management Tactical Planning

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$178000.00 - $307050.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).



This position is eligible to participate in the Companys long-term incentive program.



Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation 120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year

Work Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar year