Director, Innovation Productivity - MedTech Surgery

Johnson Johnson; Raritan (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Long-term incentive program

Vacation 120 hours per year

Sick time 40 hours per year

Holiday pay 13 days per year

Parental Leave 480 hours

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director of Innovation Productivity for its MedTech Surgery R&D team. Hybrid role based in Raritan, NJ or Cincinnati, OH, with 3 days on-site and 2 remote, leading AI-enabled process improvements across product development and lifecycle maintenance.

You will drive data-driven decisions, manage cross-functional initiatives, and advance efficiency in a complex matrixed organization while engaging senior leaders and shaping strategic change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; MBA/MS preferred.
• 10+ years in process improvement roles within R&D, supply chain, or program management.
• Proven track record in a matrixed organization with cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable steps.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and deconstruct current product development and lifecycle maintenance processes to pinpoint areas for enhanced efficiency and speed.
• Lead cross-functional teams to assess workflows, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.
• Develop and implement strategies leveraging emerging technologies to streamline operations and improve productivity.
• Utilize data analytics and AI tools to drive insights and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Lead initiatives aimed at optimizing processes that impact product development and lifecycle maintenance
• Cultivate a culture of innovation acceleration by sharing best practices and methodologies across the organization.
• Monitor industry trends and advancements in technology to identify potential applications in the R&D landscape.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports to senior leadership on progress, outcomes, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Counsels R&D leader on opportunity spaces

Skills

Process improvement

R&D experience

Data analytics

AI technologies

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

AI tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family R&D Operations

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About Surgery

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 MedTech surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our MedTech 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://jnjmedtech.com

We are searching for the best talent for a Director of Innovation Productivity within the J&J MedTech Surgery R&D team. This role is critical in driving efficiency and acceleration across our R&D processes within a complex matrixed organization. The ideal candidate will utilize advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to identify and implement innovative solutions for process improvement. This will be a hybrid position (3 days on-site, 2 remote) based in Raritan, NJ or Cincinnati, OH.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and deconstruct current product development and lifecycle maintenance processes to pinpoint areas for enhanced efficiency and speed.
• Lead cross-functional teams to assess existing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.
• Develop and implement strategies leveraging emerging technologies to streamline operations and improve productivity.
• Utilize data analytics and AI tools to drive insights and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Lead initiatives aimed at optimizing processes that impact product development and lifecycle maintenance
• Cultivate a culture of innovation acceleration by sharing best practices and methodologies across the organization.
• Monitor industry trends and advancements in technology to identify potential applications in the R&D landscape.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports to senior leadership on progress, outcomes, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Counsels R&D leader on opportunity spaces

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree (MBA, MS, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in process improvement roles, particularly within R&D, supply chain, or program management.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing process improvements in a matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in utilizing data analytics and AI technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work across departments and with various stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively.

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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.

• - 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 hou

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: