Marketing Manager – Knee Robotics

Biopharma Careers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

DePuy Synthes, a Johnson & Johnson company, seeks a Marketing Manager for Knee Robotics to lead strategic upstream marketing, influence portfolio strategy, and shape the innovation roadmap for the VELYS Robotic‑Assisted Solution. The role demands cross‑functional leadership across R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.

You will translate market insights into actionable opportunities, manage surgeon engagements, and drive multi-generational product strategies with a global impact in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate qualification in a related field preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in Marketing, Product Management, Strategy, Innovation, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in Medical Devices, Orthopaedics (kneearthroplastyexpertise isrequired), and Robotics or Surgical Navigation.
• Proven track record developing product strategies, innovation roadmaps, technology portfolios, and business cases.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through commercialisation while influencing stakeholders in a matrix organisation.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and commercial acumen with the ability to prioritize and deliver multiple high-impact initiatives with a high degree of autonomy.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work within cadaver lab and operating room environments is required.
• Preferred: Experience leading surgeon advisory boards, customer engagement programs, market development initiatives, and innovation governance processes.
• Preferred: Experience in Digital Health, Software, AI, ML, and Data Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic commercial leader in Knee Arthroplasty, Robotics and Digital Surgery, shaping long-term innovation strategy and technology roadmap for the VELYS Robotic‑Assisted Solution.
• Lead upstream marketing activities supporting the New Product Development (NPD) process, ensuring customer, clinical, and market insights are incorporated.
• Surgeon team engagement and management.
• Translate customer needs and market trends into product requirements and business cases.
• Partner with R&D, Advanced Technology, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to define and execute roadmap.
• Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders to support portfolio prioritisation and initiative execution.

Skills

Marketing

Product Management

Strategy

Innovation

Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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:

Marketing

Job Sub Function:

Strategic Marketing

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting foraMarketing Manager,KneeRoboticslocated inUSA,specificallyinBoston, MA,Palm Beach Gardens, FL , Raynham, MA,orWarsaw, IN. This position will require approximately30–40% travel.

TheMarketing Manager, Knee Roboticsis a strategic upstream marketing leader responsible forhelpingshapethe innovation strategy, technology roadmap, and future portfolio of the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution. As a subject matter expert in Knee ArthroplastyandRobotics, this individual will translate customer, clinical, and market insights into futureNew Product Development (NPD)opportunities. The rolewillsupporttheNPD process for next-generation robotic and digital capabilities,with a specific focus on newClinical Applicationsfrom concept throughcommercialisation.

Support the definition ofthe innovation strategy, technology roadmap, and portfolio for robotic-assisted surgery.

Identify customer needs, emerging technologies, and market opportunities through voice-of-customer, technology scouting, and market insights.

Develop business cases, target product profiles, and investment recommendations to guide portfolio and product development decisions.

Lead cross-functional innovation programmes, specifically new Clinical Applications,from concept through development, launch, and global commercialisation.

Influence senior leaders and drive alignment across a global matrix organisation while fostering innovation and collaboration.

TheMarketing Manager, Knee Roboticswill serve as a strategic leader and subject matter expert in Knee Arthroplasty, Robotics and Digital Surgery,supportingandshaping the long-term innovation strategy, technology roadmap, and multigenerational product portfolio for the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution. This person will bepartofthe upstreammarketingteam supporting theNPDprocessfornew clinical applications for the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution, including future capability expansion and development (e.g. Connectivity, AI and Imaging integration).Additionally, this person willbe the Knee Robotics team lead in partneringwith the Advanced Technology team in the acquisition and communication ofCompetitor insights.

TheMarketing Manager,KneeRoboticswill report to theSr. Marketing Manager, Knee Robotics, Digital Surgery.

Responsibilities Include

Serve as a strategic commercial leader and subject matter expert in Knee Arthroplasty, Robotics, and Digital Surgery, helping shape the long-term innovation strategy and technology roadmap for the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution.

Lead upstream marketing activities supporting the New Product Development (NPD) process, ensuring customer, clinical, and market insights are incorporated throughout product development.

Surgeon Teamengagement andmanagement.

Translate customer needs, market trends, and unmet clinical demands into product requirements, business cases, and strategic growth opportunities.

Support the definition and maintenance of amultigenerational product and technology roadmap aligned with customer, market and business needs.

Partner with R&D, Advanced Technology, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to define and execute the multigenerational Knee Robotics portfolio strategy.

Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders, key opinion leaders, and commercial teams to support portfolio prioritisation, strategic planning, and successful execution of innovation initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required; postgraduate qualification in a related field preferred.

5+ years’ experience in Marketing, Product Management, Strategy, Innovation, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience in Medical Devices, Orthopaedics (kneearthroplastyexpertise isrequired), and RoboticsorSurgical Navigation.

Proven track record developing product strategies, innovation roadmaps, technology portfolios, and business cases that inform investment decisions.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through commercialisation while influencing stakeholders in a matrix organisation.

Strong strategic, analytical, and commercial acumen with the ability to prioritize and deliver multiple high-impact initiatives with a high degree of autonomy.

Experience defining long-term strategic vision, translating insights into execution plans, and delivering measurable business results.

Excellentcommunication,presentationand stakeholder managementskills.

Ability to work within cadaver lab and operating room environmentsis required.

Preferred: Experience leading surgeon advisory boards, customer engagement programs, market development initiatives, and innovation governance processes.

Preferred: Experience in Digital Health, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning Strategy, Business Alignment, Business Storytelling, Business Valuations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Strategy, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategies, Industry Analysis, Market Research, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Improvements, Product Portfolio Management, Product Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$102,000.00 - $177,100.00

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