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.
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.
Lead multidisciplinary teams to identify, evaluate, and implement innovative solutions, including robotics, IoT, digital surgery platforms, and advanced imaging technologies.
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.
Establish robust processes for technology evaluation, risk assessment, and compliance with regulatory and cybersecurity standards in the healthcare sector.
Mentor and develop a high-performing technology team, promoting continuous learning and a growth mindset in a rapidly evolving R&D environment.
Oversee the effective deployment of digital platforms and tools that improve process efficiency, data integrity, and collaboration across global R&D sites.
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.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or equivalent through experience
15 Years of Related Experience
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 digital health.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.
Percentage Traveled: 25%
Type of Travel Required: Domestic International
People Management Experience: Yes
Required Years of People Management Experience: 10

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

data analyticsartificial intelligencemachine learningroboticsIoTdigital surgery platformsadvanced imaging technologiescloud computingdata securitydigital health ecosystems

Soft skills

communicationstakeholder managementchange leadershipmentoringteam developmentcontinuous learninggrowth mindsetcollaborationinnovationprocess efficiency

Certifications

Master’s DegreeMDRFDAGDPR