Director of Innovation Productivity - MedTech Surgery

Johnson & Johnson Innovation; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k)

Long-term incentive

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Cincinnati, OH (hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 remote) seeks a Director of Innovation Productivity to accelerate R&D processes within MedTech Surgery. You will lead cross-functional teams and apply AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency and speed.

The role requires 10+ years in process improvement in R&D or related fields, with a proven ability to deliver data‑driven results in a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA/MS preferred.
• 10+ years in process improvement, esp. in R&D/supply chain/program management.
• Strong data analytics and AI experience; matrixed org exposure.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and deconstruct current product development and lifecycle processes to identify efficiency gains.
• Lead cross-functional teams to assess workflows, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements.
• Develop and implement AI-driven strategies to streamline operations and boost productivity.
• Utilize data analytics and AI tools to drive insights and data‑driven decisions.
• Lead initiatives to optimize processes affecting product development and lifecycle maintenance.

Skills

Data analytics

AI technologies

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

AI tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Cincinnati, OH (hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 remote) seeks a Director of Innovation Productivity to accelerate R&D processes within MedTech Surgery. You will lead cross-functional teams and apply AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency and speed.

The role requires 10+ years in process improvement in R&D or related fields, with a proven ability to deliver data‑driven results in a matrixed organization.