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Job Function:

R& D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family R& D Product Development

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, US244 FL Palm Beach Gardens - 4500 Riverside Dr, US252 PA West Chester - 1301 Goshen Pkwy

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent to join our Orthopedic team as a Vice President, R& D Spine, located in Raynham, MA (preferred location), West Chester, PA, or Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Purpose:

The Vice President, VP, R& D Spine is responsible to shape the Spine Platform R& D vision, strategy, portfolio, and talent pipeline. Shaping the future of Spine and partnering with key stakeholders to gain insights from customers and translate insights into solutions that deliver maximum benefit to customers while maximizing portfolio value and business growth.

Be accountable for end-to-end new product development process from conception through launch and post-launch support. Lead the full scope of the program and the associated governing bodies and functions in a global cross-functional environment.

Lead and drive a team of professionals, promoting a Credo Based Culture across the organization, driving employee development, teamwork, and innovation. The teams reporting to this role will be global based in Raynham, MA. S/he will sit on the Orthopedic R& D leadership team and on the platform operating committee for Spine and will report to the Head of R& D for the global orthopedic business unit.

You will be responsible for:

• Responsible for developing and overseeing the execution of the overall strategy for research and development. At this level job responsibilities are broader in scope including global accountabilities

• Establishes the vision and direction of research and development by providing clear communication of short and long-term objectives aligned with overall business priorities. Partners with key people in the operating companies and in group level management to align thinking related to scenarios, technology direction and strategic goals. Ensures the establishment of research and development protocols and programs of high-quality levels. Oversees the research and analysis of strategic direction in the healthcare industry and in technology platforms that may influence healthcare in the future.

• Drive innovation agenda and talent pipeline to focus on the most meaningful innovation with the most compelling value propositions.

• Leads research and development activities from early innovation and concept generation through scale up, validation and launch.

• Assumes accountability for meeting operational group strategic measures, developing business and strategic plans, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and platform vision and effectiveness

• Represents research and development on committees and boards such as management and operating boards, international management board, pipeline committee, innovation task force, and the research and development leadership team. Leads the research and development leadership team to ensure deliverables are achieved.

• Strategic thinking and big picture orientation /business acumen with strong interactions with key external stakeholders including the KOL community.

• Lead the talent management strategy to ensure talent needs are cover for todays and future needs.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Orthopedic Med Tech experience required.
• At least 12+ years in R& D or business-related areas.
• At least 7+ years in Spine R& D
• Must have demonstrated track record in an R& D/ Platform leadership position with global experience.
• Strong talent management credentials with at least 10 years’ experience in organizational and talent development.
• Expert at achieving strong results in a matrix environment by leading through influence and deep collaboration across the franchise and enterprise.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills and ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels in the organization and with external customers and regulatory agencies.
• Meaningful experience in strong execution of product launches and measurable track record of creating value through new innovations.
• Ability to shape/ lead product portfolio with a strong record of leadership in enriching the innovation pipeline.
• Procedural integration experience (access, interbody, fixation, biologics, enabling technology) desired

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Preferred Area of Study: Electrical / Biomedical Engineering
• Procedural integration experience (access, interbody, fixation, biologics, enabling technology) desired
• PMA / Class III Medical Devices experience

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 (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

289k-361k

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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.