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Job Function
Technology Product & Platform Management
Job Sub Function
Technical Product Management
Job Category
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations
Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium; Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America; Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
As the world’s most comprehensive medical devices business, Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies are building on a century of experience, merging science and technology to shape the future of health and benefit even more people globally. With our unparalleled breadth, depth, and reach across surgery, orthopedics, and interventional solutions, we’re working to profoundly change the way care is delivered. We are in this for life. Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices is currently going through massive transformation to a digital-first Med Tech business. With great innovation, market opportunities, and an audacious strategic intent, we are delivering the next generation Med Tech services and solutions.
The Technology Leader for R&D Scientific, clinical operations & HEMEA is a visionary leader responsible for setting and executing the technology agenda within the research and development function with key focus on further advancing our lab and innovation strategy, as well as further driving our tech strategy for Scientific, clinical ops & HEMEA. This role is pivotal in driving the digital transformation, integrating emerging technologies, and fostering a culture of innovation to deliver next‑generation products and platforms that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with the organization’s R&D goals, anticipating future trends and disruptive technologies in the surgical and healthcare landscape.
* Digital Transformation: Champion the adoption of digital tools, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to accelerate R&D cycles, as well as drive the innovation strategy.
* Innovation Management: Lead multidisciplinary teams to identify, evaluate, and implement innovative solutions in strong partnership with key technology partners, ISRM and business stakeholders.
* Collaboration: Build partnerships with clinical, academic, and industry stakeholders to foster open innovation and ensure the R&D pipeline leverages the latest scientific and technological advances.
* Technology Governance: Establish robust processes for technology evaluation, risk assessment, and compliance with regulatory and cybersecurity standards in the healthcare sector.
* Talent Development: Mentor and develop a high‑performing technology team, promoting continuous learning and a growth mindset in a rapidly evolving R&D environment.
* Operational Excellence: Oversee the effective deployment of digital platforms and tools that improve process efficiency, data integrity, and collaboration across global R&D sites.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
* Visionary thinking and ability to anticipate industry shifts
* Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities
* Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation
* Ability to influence and inspire diverse teams
* Commitment to ethical standards and patient‑centricity
* Experience with Cloud Technologies, Data Analytics and ML/AI
* Application of ML/AI or Intelligent Automation to drive business outcomes and efficiency.
* Previous involvement in business transformation through digital / technology; change management
* Experience working in Product Based Operating Models
Member of business leadership team
Preferred Skills
Analytical Reasoning, Cost Management, Developing Others, Fact-Based Decision Making, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, New Program Development, Performance Measurement, Product Development, Product Strategies, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Research and Development, Software Development Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management
The anticipated base pay range for this position is
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