Manager, Digital Transformation - MedTech Surgery - R&D

Biopharma Careers; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Retirement plan (pension)

401(k)

Long-term incentive program

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager, Digital Transformation – MedTech R&D to own digital platforms, drive lifecycle ownership, and realize value across MedTech R&D initiatives. The role blends product ownership, platform stewardship, and innovation enablement in a Hybrid schedule with up to 20% travel, onsite three days per week.

You will shape strategy, roadmaps, governance, and stakeholder alignment while advancing automation and data-driven capabilities to keep platforms scalable and

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in digital transformation or product ownership.
• Strong understanding of regulated R&D environments.
• Ability to define vision, roadmaps, and governance models.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Own lifecycle management of sector R&D digital platforms.
• Develop roadmaps, governance, and stakeholder alignment.
• Drive innovation through automation and data-driven capabilities.

Skills

Digital transformation

Product ownership

R&D processes

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel ability

Tools

PLM

Risk & Requirements

Digital Thread

Automation

AI

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R&D Digital

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Zuchwil, Switzerland

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Manager, Digital Transformation – MedTech R&D. This role can be located at any J&J MedTech site and will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week onsite .This position that may require up to 20% domestic or international travel.

Purpose:

The Manager, Digital Transformation is accountable for owning, evolving, and realizing value from sector and enterprise digital platforms and capabilities that enable MedTech R&D. This role combines product ownership, platform stewardship, ecosystem leadership, and innovation enablement to ensure digital investments remain scalable, sustainable, and valuable over time.

The Manager is responsible for the full lifecycle of digital platforms – including Product Lifecycle Management, Risk & Requirements, and adjacent R&D capabilities – while adapting to changes in business scale, operating models, and technology. While specific tools and technologies may evolve, accountability for outcomes, value realization, and long term platform health are critical responsibilities of the role.

The Manager owns defined platforms, products, or capability areas; may lead people or operate as a senior individual contributor with product accountability; typically, more hands on in execution and delivery; owns capability level roadmaps and onboarding success; scope typically focused on defined domains or subsets of the ecosystem.

You will be responsible for:

• Product ownership and lifecycle management of sector R&D digital platforms, including deployments, operations, adoption, and value realization.
• Strategic planning, roadmap development, governance, and stakeholder alignment.
• Innovation enablement through automation and adaptive, data driven digital capabilities; evaluation and sponsorship of emerging technologies.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• At least 8-12+ years of applied experience. Equivalent experience, certifications, or demonstrated expertise may be considered in lieu of formal years of experience.
• Proven experience in digital transformation, sector platforms, or product ownership.
• Strong understanding of R&D processes and regulated environments.
• Ability to define vision, roadmaps, priorities, and governance models.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to own and deliver defined platforms or capability areas.
• May lead people or operate as a senior individual contributor.
• Strong execution focus and delivery accountability.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically (US) and international.

Preferred:

• Experience leading global digital platforms or portfolios.
• Experience with PLM, Risk & Requirements, or digital thread enablement.
• Exposure to automation, AI, or emerging digital technologies.

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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 period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

• Consulting, Data Savvy, Data Structures, Developing Others, Digital Fluency, Digital Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Engineering, Global Market, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Negotiation, Operations Management, Performance Measurement, Policy Development, Product Development, Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$117,000.00 - $201,250.00

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