Global Head, Special Projects, Polyphonic

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:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

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 surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining 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 world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. 

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech 

 
 We are searching for the best talent for a Global Head, Special Projects, to be located in Santa 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 MedTech’s 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 at scale. 

 

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 role operates at 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. 

  

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 

Enterprise-Critical Initiative Delivery 

• Lead a portfolio of time-bound, high-impact initiatives directly tied to Polyphonic’s growth, platform evolution, and financial performance. 

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