What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategy & Execution Director - Innovation productivity position at Johnson & Johnson?
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. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com
Job Function
R&D Operations
Job Sub Function
Multi-Family R&D Operations
Job Category
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Irving, Texas, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description
About MedTech
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
We are searching for the best talent to join our Surgery R&D process team as an Strategy & Execution Director - Innovation productivity to help transform Surgery R&D processes. This position can be located in Raritan, NJ, Cincinnati, OH, and Irving, TX.
Purpose: This role will lead high-impact initiatives that accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and integrate emerging technologies into core workflows. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership, bringing deep expertise in strategy, execution, and change management within complex, matrixed organizations.
In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.
Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource
Job Function
R&D Operations
Job Sub Function
Multi-Family R&D Operations
Job Category
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Irving, Texas, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description
About MedTech
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
We are searching for the best talent to join our Surgery R&D process team as an Strategy & Execution Director - Innovation productivity to help transform Surgery R&D processes. This position can be located in Raritan, NJ, Cincinnati, OH, and Irving, TX.
Purpose: This role will lead high-impact initiatives that accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and integrate emerging technologies into core workflows. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership, bringing deep expertise in strategy, execution, and change management within complex, matrixed organizations.
In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:
- Collaborate with the Director of Innovation Productivity to shape and execute strategic initiatives that elevate R&D productivity.
- Lead cross-functional programs focused on process optimization, digital transformation, and innovation acceleration.
- Design and implement frameworks to assess and improve product development and lifecycle maintenance processes.
- Identify and apply emerging technologies (e.g., AI, advanced analytics) to streamline operations and enable data-driven decision-making.
- Influence and align stakeholders across R&D, Supply Chain, PPMG, Quality, Clinical, among other functions.
- Monitor industry trends and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Present strategic recommendations and performance metrics to senior leadership.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 10 years of experience in strategy, innovation, or process improvement roles, ideally within MedTech or healthcare.
- Proven success leading enterprise-wide initiatives in a matrixed environment.
- Background in MedTech R&D
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience with AI, data analytics, and digital tools for productivity enhancement.
- Experience in designing, developing, or launching products within an FDA-regulated environment
- Understanding of surgery, surgical procedures, and the design and application of surgical devices, as well as the quality system / regulatory environment
- Familiarity with Design control principles.
- This position can be based This position can be located in Raritan, NJ, Cincinnati, OH, and Irving, TX.
- This position requires up to 20% (Domestic/International) travel
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.
Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource
Salary : $204,500 - $276,000