Senior Director Technology Leader Surgery R&D

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 https://www.jnj.com

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 organization’s 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: Master’s 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