Global Head, Special Projects, Polyphonic

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Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery Ready to join a teamthatsreimagining how we heal Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the worlds most prevalent conditions such as obesity cardiovasculardiseaseand cancer. Patients are waiting.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at are searching for the best talent foraGlobalHeadSpecial Projects tobe located inSanta Clara CA.There is a pre-identified candidate for consideration however all applications will be considered.

ABOUT POLYPHONIC

J&J MedTech is passionate about crafting the future of digital surgery by developing software products and solutions for hospitals clinicians and patients. These products will deliver a comprehensive digital surgery experience for J&J Med Tech customers and their patients from pre-operative care through post-operative support. J&J MedTechs Polyphonic team is building an open connected ecosystem to help deliver the future of healthcare. With one of the most diverse & highly proliferated MedTech portfolios in the industry we have a unique opportunity to deploy digital technology atscale.

BACKGROUND

The Global Head of Special Projects is a senior execution leader responsible for driving high-impact cross-functional initiatives that accelerate growth strengthen the Polyphonic platform and improve operational efficiency. This roleoperatesat the intersection of strategy and execution translating executive priorities into delivered outcomes across product technology partnerships and global operations.

This leader works directly with Polyphonic Practice leaders IT and R&D teams regional leaders and external partners to unblock complexity align stakeholders and ensure priority programs move from concept to scaled reality. The role is outcome-oriented hands-on and designed for someone who thrives in ambiguity and high-stakes environments.

Enterprise-Critical Initiative Delivery

• Lead a portfolio of time-bound high-impact initiatives directly tied toPolyphonicsgrowth platform evolution and financial performance.

• Define scope success metrics milestones and delivery plans for complex initiatives.

• Drive initiatives through execution and closure.

High-Risk / High-Financial-Impact Programs

• Lead initiatives with material financial exposure elevated execution risk or strategic importance.

• Identifyrisks early structure mitigation plans and drivetimelydecision-making.

• Ensure leadership has clear visibility into progress risks and outcomes

Strategic Translation

• Convert leadership direction into actionable plans andexecutionroadmaps.

• Provide concise outcome-oriented updates and decision materials for senior leadership.

• Maintain a single narrative and delivery thread across complex initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business MarketingHealthcareora relatedfield.

• 10 years of experience in strategicprogramsdigital health enterprise technology or healthcare.

• Proventrack recordof building global partnerships that drove significant business and ecosystem impact.

• Deep understanding of healthcare IT cloud/AI platforms data governance and digital transformation in MedTech or life sciences.

• Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders across cultures and industries.

• Strong negotiation contract structuring and governance experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Advanced degree (MBA MS or equivalent)stronglypreferred.

Other:

• The location for this position is Santa Clara CA (or remote for exceptional candidates) and may require up to 30% travel domestic and international.

• Theanticipatedbase pay for this role is $205000to $353050

• There is a pre-identified candidate forconsiderationhowever all applications will be considered.

The Companymaintainshighly competitive performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines this position is eligible for an annual performance bonusin accordance withthe terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results byrewarding for individualand the corporations performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Companys discretion on an individual basis.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible toparticipatein the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical dental vision life insurance short- and long-term disability business accident insurance and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible toparticipatein the Companysconsolidatedretirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible toparticipatein the Companys long-term incentive program.

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation up to 120 hours per calendar year

• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

• Holiday pay including Floating Holidays up to 13 days per calendar year

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

Foradditionalgeneral information on Company benefits please go to: - job posting isanticipatedto close on 9/11/25. The Company may however extend thistime-period in which case the posting will remain available on to acceptadditionalapplications.

Johnson & Johnsonisan Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federalstateor local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who areprotectedveterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnsoniscommitted to providing an interview process that isinclusive ofour applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request anaccommodationexternalapplicants please contact us via contactAskGSto be directed to your accommodation resource.