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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

Job Function:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub** **Function:

Technical Product Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices is transforming to a digital-first Med Tech business. With great innovation, market opportunities, and an audacious strategic intent, we are combining robotic assisted surgery platforms, connected devices, surgical instrumentation, advanced imaging, enhanced surgical visualization, surgical efficiency solutions, and OR workflow integration for the next generation Med Tech platform. As a result, we will also create new surgical insights, drive supply chain innovation, leverage cloud infrastructure, integrate cyber security, interface with hospital EMRs, and elevate our patient pathway franchise digital solutions.

Polyphonic is the open ecosystem for surgery that enables surgeons to leverage clinical and operational efficiencies through streamlined workflow and actionable data and analysis. The Technology leader Polyphonic is a strategic IT executive responsible for driving the vision, development, and execution of advanced digital solutions for the operating room and healthcare environments. This role centers on building and leading high-performing IT teams, overseeing the technical infrastructure, and ensuring the seamless integration of digital tools and platforms that support clinical workflows and patient care.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

+ Develop and implement IT strategies that align with the organization’s goals for digitalization of healthcare and enhanced experiences in the operating room.

+ Oversee the design, deployment, and management of secure, scalable IT systems, including cloud infrastructure, data analytics platforms, and medical device integration.

+ Lead the selection and implementation of healthcare IT solutions that improve workflow efficiency, data interoperability, and user experience for clinical staff.

+ Ensure adherence to healthcare IT regulations, cybersecurity standards, and best practices in data privacy (e.g., GDPR, ISO 13485, MDR).

+ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assess needs, prioritize IT projects, and deliver innovative technology solutions.

+ Promote a culture of agile development, continuous improvement, and technical excellence across IT teams.

+ Evaluate emerging technologies and trends relevant to healthcare IT, championing the adoption of future-ready solutions that drive organizational impact.

+ Represent the IT function in board meetings, vendor negotiations, and industry forums.

Other Duties

+ Contribution to broader J&J Technology & J&J MedTech Technology strategies.

+ Contribution to the progression of DE&I and talent agendas for J&J Technology & J&J MedTech Technology organizations.

+ Support Business Development & Innovation Partnership – assess strategic fit of partners and technology

+ Change management across J&J MedTech and JJT related to our Digital Transformation and High Performing Team model.

**Required Minimum Education** : Master’s Degree or equivalent through experience

**Required Years of Related Experience:** 15 Years

**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** :

• Deep understanding of the digital transformation landscape, including AI/ML, robotics, cloud computing, data security, and digital health ecosystems.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., MDR, FDA, GDPR) and standards relevant to medical technology and digital health.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.

• 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with significant experience in healthcare IT environments or similar complex, regulated domains.

• Deep expertise in developing and managing digital solutions for clinical settings, including the integration of medical devices, real-time data systems, and user-facing applications.

• Strong understanding of healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR, DICOM), cybersecurity frameworks, and system interoperability.

• Proven ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary IT teams, manage large-scale projects, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Percentage Traveled:

25%

Type of Travel Required:

Domestic

International

**People Management Experience** :

Yes

**Required Years of People Management Experience** :

10

Preferred Qualifications

• **Preferred Minimum Education** : Master’s or PhD in Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field or equivalent through experience

**Preferred Area of Study:** Technology Related Field (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Info Tech, etc)

**Preferred Related Industry Experience** (if applicable): Healthcare, Life Sciences, MedTech, High-Tech Industries

**Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** :

• 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

Key Working Relationships

Internal

The Surgery RAD Polyphonic leader as well as JJT leaders and Surgery business leaders

External

Hospital Customers, Technology Suppliers/Vendors, Tech Partnerships

_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_

Required Skills:

Digital Solutions

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Cost Management, Developing Others, Fact-Based Decision Making, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, People Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Policy Development, Product Development, Product Strategies, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Research and Development, Software Development Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Tactical Planning

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$205,000.00 - $353,050.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year