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J&J Family of Companies

VP, Technology Leader, Robotics & Digital (RAD) and Digital Surgery Platform (DS

J&J Family of Companies, Santa Fe, New Mexico, us, 87503

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Company Overview 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 Category People Leader

Location Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description Johnson and Johnson is recruiting for a VP, Technology Leader, Robotics & Digital (RAD) and Digital Surgery Platform (DSP) role located in Santa Clara, CA. Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices is transforming to a digital-first Med Tech business, 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. The leader will build foundational technologies supporting our Ottava and Monarch robotics platforms and the launch of connected solutions like Polyphonic. The role also includes product stewardship for the digital surgery capabilities connecting robotic platforms and devices across MedTech.

Areas of Focus for RAD

R&D driving innovation and pipeline strategy and execution for the robotics R&D program across Surgery.

Monarch and Ottava with improved clarity on a strategic path to globally scale the MONARCH Platform as the first and only multispecialty flexible robotics platform, confidence in our differentiated OTTAVA System for general surgery robotics, and a sector-wide commitment to delivering a connected digital ecosystem for the industry.

Polyphonic as the open ecosystem for surgery that enables surgeons to leverage clinical and operational efficiencies through streamlined workflow and actionable data and analysis.

Technology Roadmap Development

Strategically own, define, and progress the technology roadmap to enhance the capabilities for RAD R&D, Robotics and Digital, including automation, artificial intelligence and advanced data management.

Ensure alignment with overall business objectives and innovation goals of the organization.

Leadership and Team Management

Lead works with a diverse global team of engineers and technologists, providing guidance and support in developing cutting-edge capabilities.

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence within the team.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, IT, and operations, to gather requirements and identify opportunities for technology integration.

Offer strategic insight into how technology should best be deployed.

Present findings, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders.

Product Management

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of investments in technology products, ensuring they meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Utilize agile methodologies to enhance project responsiveness and effectiveness.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in Robotics and Digital, proposing initiatives to leverage these advancements.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and enhance R&D operational efficiency.

Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure all systems and processes comply with industry regulations and quality standards specifically GXP processes.

Identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to safeguard R&D operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Master's Degree or equivalent through experience.

Required Years of Related Experience: 15 years.

Percentage Traveled: 25%.

Required Years of People Management Experience: 10.

Experience with tech-enabled product businesses.

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.

Disability Accommodation Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via

https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Compensation Base pay range: $222,000.00 – $490,000.00 USD annually. Eligible for company-sponsored benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and long-term incentive programs. Full details available at

https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits .

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