Sr Director Laser and Software

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

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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family R&D Product Development

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Milpitas, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Sr Director Laser and Software

Location: Milpitas, CA

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sr Director Laser and Software based in Milpitas, CA, reporting to the VP, Research & Development – Equipment. This leader plays a critical role in translating enterprise R&D strategy into focused platform roadmaps and impactful product pipelines.

Purpose:

The Senior Director, Research & Development – Laser Platforms is a senior technical and people leader responsible for the strategy, development, and execution of laser-based technology platforms supporting the Cataract and Refractive portfolios. This role serves as the primary R&D owner for laser systems and enabling technologies, spanning hardware, opto-mechanical design, software, and system integration.

The Senior Director is accountable for advancing differentiated laser platforms that enable scalable product development, improved clinical outcomes, and compelling surgeon experiences, while driving disciplined execution across complex, multi-year development programs.

You will be responsible for:

Laser Platform Strategy & Innovation Leadership

• Lead the R&D strategy for laser‑based technology platforms aligned to business priorities, clinical needs, and long‑term portfolio vision.
• Drive innovation across core laser systems, next‑generation platforms, and enabling technologies, balancing incremental evolution with breakthrough opportunities.
• Partner with the VP, R&D and cross‑functional leaders to shape platform roadmaps that support current and future product portfolios.

Pipeline & Program Leadership

• Own and advance one or more laser platform pipelines, ensuring effective prioritization, technical rigor, and speed of execution.
• Translate unmet customer, surgeon, and patient needs into differentiated laser‑enabled solutions.
• Ensure strong program governance, technical decision‑making, and risk management across development efforts.

Cross‑Functional Execution

• Collaborate closely with Global Strategic Marketing, Clinical, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Digital teams to deliver integrated, end‑to‑end solutions.
• Partner with software, systems, and digital teams to ensure cohesive platform architectures and seamless system integration.
• Support successful regulatory submissions and global product launches.

Technical Leadership & Problem S