Strategy & Execution Director - Innovation productivity

Strategy & Execution Director - Innovation Productivity

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

We are searching for the best talent to join our Surgery R&D process team as a Strategy & Execution Director - Innovation productivity to help transform Surgery R&D processes. This position can be located in Raritan, NJ, Cincinnati, OH, and Irving, TX.

Purpose : This role will lead high-impact initiatives that accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and integrate emerging technologies into core workflows. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership, bringing deep expertise in strategy, execution, and change management within complex, matrixed organizations.

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws / regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position :

• Collaborate with the Director of Innovation Productivity to shape and execute strategic initiatives that elevate R&D productivity.
• Lead cross-functional programs focused on process optimization, digital transformation, and innovation acceleration.
• Design and implement frameworks to assess and improve product development and lifecycle maintenance processes.
• Identify and apply emerging technologies (e.g., AI, advanced analytics) to streamline operations and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Influence and align stakeholders across R&D, Supply Chain, PPMG, Quality, Clinical, among other functions.
• Monitor industry trends and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Present strategic recommendations and performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organization.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is [$204,500] to [$276,000]

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 may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.

Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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