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Job Function:

R& D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

R& D Software/Systems Engineering

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Medtech Orthopaedics is recruiting a Senior Director Systems Engineering & Testing - Orthopaedics Enabling Technology to join the VELYS Digital and Capital organization. This position can be based in multiple Johnson & Johnson MedTech locations across the United States, with preferred locations in Boston, MA, or Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The position will report to the VP of R& D for the VELYS Digital and Capital organization.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is focused on shaping the future of digital surgery and expanding its robotics and digital solutions offerings across the entire portfolio, with multi-specialty, end-to-end solutions in orthopedics, endoluminal intervention and general surgery. This includes the VELYS platform, a first-of-its-kind robotic technology indicated for Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Orthopaedics is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive Orthopaedic business in the world. It offers an unparalleled breadth and depth of products, services and programs in the areas of joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, craniomaxillofacial, power tools and biomaterials.

The Senior Director of Systems Engineering and Test will lead the Systems Engineering team within our VELYS Digital and Capital organization and will play a key role in the successful design, testing, and validation of digital, navigation, and robotic technology for the orthopedic medical device industry that meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance. The role requires technical expertise in systems engineering and automated testing combined with exceptional leadership skills and a track record of innovation in the field of active implantable devices. The ideal candidate will have a breadth of knowledge in navigation, robotics, or electro-mechanical systems with a strong background in both conceptual design and medical device product development. She/he will be self-motivated and able to work independently with high-level guidance from stakeholders.

The Senior Director of Systems Engineering and Test will provide technical leadership and execution for system risk management, requirements analysis, usability engineering, automated test engineering, configuration management, and reliability engineering. This role is responsible for building technical capabilities and influencing the program’s direction and financial results through a sharing of technical expertise. At this level, the position has a direct contribution to the development of business strategies and is responsible for leading and managing multiple teams of professionals. The Senior Director is responsible for ensuring systems engineering teams implement, support & deliver business results consistent with the VELYS business strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use Systems Engineering methods and tools to develop systems engineering products such as requirements decomposition, system architecture; specifications, systems engineering and program plans, interfaces, risk assessment and mitigation, validation and verification planning, overall integration, etc.
• Apply interdisciplinary, collaborative approaches to plan, coordinate, design, develop and verify complex systems solutions to drive integration of hardware and software components ensuring seamless functionality and performance.
• Define system architecture solutions by working with diverse disciplines including ME, EE, Firmware, and Software teams, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Lead the development of automated test systems for R& D.
• Develop verification & validation master test plans and oversee internal and external testing efforts to ensure user needs as well as product requirements are met.
• Partner with senior management to create and execute the Orthopaedic Digital Systems Engineering strategy.
• Collaborate with Software, Hardware and Electrical leaders to advance product development programs.
• Oversee the development of processes that ensure system risk management, requirements analysis, usability engineering, test engineering including system verification & validation, configuration management and reliability engineering are executed with robust and lean intention.
• Lead and develop teams of systems, test, robotics & controls, totaling ~15 employees in matrixed organization to accomplish program goals.
• Drive strategic collaboration across teams for all facets of product development including design, development, implementation, verification, documentation, and release.
• Interface with GSM, Quality, Regulatory teams to support medical device documentation and submissions for approved clinical use.
• Work with Service and Manufacturing teams to develop solutions supporting the product lifecycle.
• Establish team initiatives and strategies to achieve program goals and improve execution and delivery.
• Work in partnership with other systems leaders both within J& J and external to benchmark and ensure continuous improvement of company business systems and
• work environment.
• Develop, mentor, and train associates to ensure a diverse and strong talent pipeline that is fluent in the competencies of the company.
• Ensure team leaders develop achievable work plans and contracts to execute product development projects.
• Direct the systems organization and team leaders throughout product development cycle to ensure projects are executed properly and achieve market success.
• Align with product management, engineering leads, and project management to understand and plan the technical requirements, manage resources and budget with the goal of maintaining portfolio priorities and project execution timelines.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Advanced Degree in Engineering or Related Field is preferred.
• A minimum of 10+ years’ experience, preferably in the development or manufacturing of complex products is required.
• Proven track record of successfully bringing complex digital capital medical products and systems from concept to market on schedule & within budget is required.
• Hands-on experience with automated test platforms and hardware/software integration is required.
• A proven ability to drive tactical execution decisions that align with business goals and strategy is required.
• A proven ability to improve delivery process and quality is required.
• Strong understanding of software, hardware, complex digital capital equipment development and testing for medical devices, including required documentation and testing is absolutely required.
• A proven ability to motivate, inspire and influence others across the organization and enterprise to achieve results is essential.
• A proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with key external and internal stakeholders to attain business results is required.
• A proven ability to develop, coach and engage talent, and ensure diverse bench strength for the future.
• Key skills include: Organizing and planning, interpersonal relationship building and influence, balancing schedule, cost, and quality, project management, conflict resolution, managing and developing teams, working effectively within a diverse group, adaptability in a dynamic environment, problem analysis and resolution, technical expertise, and market knowledge.
• Management experience of cross-functional product development teams is preferred is an asset.

The anticipated base pay for this role is $193, 000.00 to $333, 500.00.

California Bay Area - The anticipated base pay for this role is $238, 000.00 to $382, 950.00.

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 and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

• Employees may be 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.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal, and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

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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 and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center (raemployeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

$193, 000 to $333, 500

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The anticipated base pay for this role is $193, 000.00 to $333, 500.00