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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/.

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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

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We are searching for the best talent to join our MedTech team in Cincinnati, OH as a Senior Principal Engineer, R& D External Innovation!

Position Overview: The Senior Principal Engineer, R& D External Innovation is responsible for identifying and assessing external innovation opportunities from the global innovation network to enhance the existing portfolio and R& D pipeline with strategically aligned assets. The primary focus for the R& D External Innovation Senior Principal Engineer will be to source and assess innovative assets, technologies, and partnerships that support J& J MedTech Surgery’s Advanced Instrument portfolio across short-term, mid-term, and long-term horizons. These efforts ultimately aim to improve patient outcomes by accelerating the development of innovative surgical technologies.

Are you interested in an excellent opportunity to lead and assess new assets and technologies while also providing the opportunity for professional growth? Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Strategic Marketing to understand the strategic objectives and clinical unmet needs that drive improved patient outcomes and with R& D to understand and contribute to the technology roadmaps of J& J MedTech Surgery’s Advanced Instrument portfolio
• Lead the identification of external innovation opportunities that align with strategic priorities and technology roadmaps by actively engaging in searches and building networks with clinicians, MedTech companies, suppliers, academic institutions, non-profit research institutes, and venture capital investors
• Lead the development and management of external surgeon advisory boards, serving as the primary liaison and collaborating closely with Marketing and R& D teams to inform pipeline strategy, enable hands-on engagement, and drive meaningful product iterations
• Collaborate closely with R& D, Marketing, and Medical Affairs SMEs to translate the commercial and clinical value of external opportunities into technical assessments, guiding the technical evaluation and due diligence for external innovations such as partnerships, acquisitions, co-development projects, and licensing arrangements
• Oversee interactions with external partners including project planning and management, lead the technical evaluation process, and develop recommendations and proposals for senior leadership
• Lead the creation of institutional knowledge for opportunities by delivering clear, concise evaluations and recommendations, stored in an accessible location for future reference
• Maintain J& J MedTech Surgery’s competitive position by continuously monitoring industry trends and emerging technologies through ongoing market and competitor analysis
• Leverage emerging technology trends to identify adjacent opportunities and recommend strategic areas for portfolio expansion
• Protect the intellectual property position of the Advanced Instrument portfolio by leading IP-related activities and facilitating contractual agreements resulting from external innovation evaluations
• Manage the external innovation R& D budget to ensure efficient resource allocation
• Partner closely with Marketing, Research & Development, Business Development, Medical Affairs, Global Strategic Insights, Legal, and Regulatory throughout the process of identifying and evaluating external innovation opportunities
• Mentor and develop talent within the organization, fostering a culture of innovation across all levels

Qualifications

Education:

• BS in an Engineering field or similar; an advanced degree (MS, PhD) or MBA is preferred

Required Skills & Experiences:

• A minimum of 12 years’ relevant R& D experience, including a minimum of 5 years in project leadership roles
• At least 3 years’ experience working in an early-stage, front-end, or innovative environment

• Experience in R& D environments working collaboratively across various scientific and engineering fields such as mechanical, electrical, software, materials, digital, connectivity, chemistry, and microbiology
• Experience translating high-level commercial and clinical value into technical evaluations to assess performance, weigh tradeoffs, and understand business impacts
• Excellent project management and leadership skills to lead multiple opportunity evaluations at once, deliver high-quality technical assessments, and ensure projects are completed on schedule while fulfilling commitments
• Ability to quickly establish networks and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners
• Demonstrates a strong external mentality, proactively bringing in new ideas and innovation while maintaining an open mind
• Proven ability to challenge established norms and conventional thinking, fostering a culture of innovation by questioning assumptions, identifying opportunities for disruption, and driving transformative change
• Experience in working independently as well as leading others to design prototypes, develop test methods, conduct simulations, and rapidly test concepts
• Ability to adapt and learn new technical areas quickly
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment while leading multiple priorities
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Preferred Skills & Experiences:

• Experience within a medical device or other highly regulated industry
• Clinical knowledge and understanding of soft tissue surgery to assist in defining the necessary technical assessments to be performed
• Experience supporting contract development with legal partners including CDAs and development agreements
• Experience supporting freedom to operate analyses and patent submissions with legal partners

Other:

• This position is located in Cincinnati, OH and may require up to 20% domestic and international travel.
• This position will follow J& J’s Hybrid Work policy which requires 3 days on-site in Cincinnati, OH with the option to work up to 2 days remote per week

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

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