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Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub** **Function:

Multi-Family R&D Operations

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description:

Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc., a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for an **Innovation Productivity, Manager** , located in **Cincinnati Ohio** .

Ethicon, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 60 years from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. Through Ethicon's surgical technologies and solutions including sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our commitment to treat serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. For more information, visit www.ethicon.com .

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. was created more than 30 years ago in Cincinnati, Ohio, developing innovative devices that have driven the shift from open to minimally invasive surgery that continues to lead the industry today. Our diverse team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists are on the forefront of technology in the medical device industry.

Overview:

The Innovation Productivity Manager will support the execution of strategic initiatives that enhance R&D efficiency and accelerate innovation. This role will focus on analyzing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing process improvements through advanced technologies and data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a passion for operational excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess current R&D processes and identify areas for improvement.

+ Support the implementation of productivity-enhancing initiatives across product development and lifecycle maintenance.

+ Apply data analytics and AI tools to uncover insights and drive decision-making.

+ Manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.

+ Document and share best practices across teams to foster innovation and operational excellence.

+ Track performance metrics and report progress to leadership.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree.

+ 6+ years of experience in process improvement, project management, and R&D operations.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Experience working in matrixed organizations and cross-functional teams.

+ Familiarity with digital tools and emerging technologies for process optimization.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, And Experience:

+ Experience leading and implementing AI solutions within R&D and/or MedTech

+ Familiarity with design control principles.

+ Understanding of surgical procedures, surgical device design, and the regulatory/quality system landscape.

+ Experience designing, developing, or launching products in an FDA-regulated environment.

Other:

+ This position requires up to 20% 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 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

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on 01/20/26. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

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.

Required Skills:

Critical Thinking, Project Management, R&D Engineering, Work Process Improvement

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Agile Decision Making, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Crisis Management, Developing Others, Disruptive Innovations, Emerging Technologies, Engineering, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Process Control, Product Costing, Production Launch, Product Launch Strategy, Program Management, Project Schedule, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulated Industries, Regulatory Environment, Representing, Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Surgical Devices, Surgical Procedures, Team Management {+ 1 more}

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $117,000.00 to $201,250.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency: