DIRECTOR, R&D OPERATIONS & SPECIAL PROJECTS

Johnson and Johnson MedTech is currently recruiting for a Director, R&D Operations & Special Projects, located in Santa Clara, CA! At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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.
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At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we’re changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers’ abilities and improve patients’ diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times.
Johnson & Johnson Robotics was established in with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon.
It comprises three key med-tech platforms.
Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), and Digital Solutions.
Join our collaborative, rapidly growing teams in the San Francisco Bay Area (Redwood City and Santa Clara), Cincinnati, and Seattle.
You’ll collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals’ skills and improves patient outcomes.
At RAD, we are using robotics to enhance healthcare providers’ abilities and improve diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times for patients.
This leader will act as advisor to the Global Head of Robotics R&D and will collaborate with other R&D leaders to identify, assess and optimize operational processes and strategies to unlock the full potential of R&D innovation and delivery.
Other responsibilities include providing periodic strategic updates, budget and business reviews, and action plans with the Robotics R&D Leadership Team and leading all aspects of their implementation.
The leader will moreover create and drive a functional excellence roadmap for the Robotics R&D organization, represent the R&D organization in Product and Technology Roadmap processes, and act as a liaison to other functional organizations as needed.
Key Responsibilities.
Strategic Delivery.
Create and drive a functional excellence roadmap for the Robotics R&D organization, delivering operational excellence Collaboration & Alignment.
Strong partnership within both the R&D function and cross-functionally, to ensure successful integration of roadmaps across multiple products Leadership.
As an advisor to the Global Head of Robotics R&D, leadership is a critical component of the role.
Grounded in ensuring strong communication channels and partnerships, the ability to influence at all levels will be paramount.
Qualifications Qualifications BS/MS or equivalent experience in engineering /science/technical field or equivalent is required 10 years of experience working in a technology related field is required Previous experience supporting senior management in an advisor capacity is highly preferred Experience with the delivery of complex technology-enabled products is required.
Excellent interpersonal skills & executive presence, organizational savvy, and successful record of leading by influence is required.
Broad knowledge of R&D processes over the technology product life-cycle is required.
Ability to positively impact operational efficiency and business results is required Consistent track record of acting as a change agent and adapting to organizational and business issues is required.
Knowledge / deep understanding of Project/Portfolio Management systems and tools is an asset.
Previous regulated industry experience is highly desired.
In-depth understanding of finance and general resource management principles including demand forecasting across a number of diverse line functions is preferred Critical thinking to drive business results while leading by influence is required.
The ability and willingness to be based in Santa Clara CA is required.
Up to 15% domestic and international travel will be required The anticipated base pay for this role is $ to $.
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and is woven into how we do business every day.
Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.
We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.
We provide an environment not only to fulfill your career aspirations, but also to support your physical and mental well-being.
At Johnson & Johnson, we offer a variety of outstanding health and financial benefits, including competitive compensation, 401k, pension, medical, dental, and vision insurance, exercise reimbursement, flexible time off, paid volunteer and parental leave, and more! At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity.
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