Director, Software Engineering, MONARCH

Johnson & Johnson • Santa Clara, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery is motivated by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. The Director, MONARCH Software will lead their team across Monarch product initiatives. This individual will lead the design, implementation, and documentation to help build a scalable robotic surgery business impacting millions of patients and expanding the capabilities of physicians globally. At Johnson & Johnson Robotics and Digital Solutions, we're changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers’ abilities and improve diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times for patients. Johnson & Johnson Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™) and Digital Solutions. This role will collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals’ skills and improves patient outcomes.

Requirements

• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience is required
• 10+ years professional experience in software development is required
• 5+ years experience with hands-on technical leadership and people management is required
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results on time within constraints by creatively adapting processes and using resources is required
• Experience with medical devices from concept to delivery is required
• Experience with documentation for medical device and non-medical device software is required
• Proficiency in software development for medical devices and IEC 62304 is required
• Demonstrated success in partnering and influencing across a matrix environment is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and partners is required
• Ability to travel up to 10%, international and domestic, is required

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience successfully launching medical device products is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to effectively recruit, develop, manage and coach associates (including manager level talent) to strengthen organizational capabilities is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, coach, and mentor a team of high-performing engineers and managers
• Establish team initiatives to achieve program goals and improve functional and technical excellence in areas including device software development related to graphical user interfaces, robotics and controls, firmware, and cybersecurity
• Demonstrate technical leadership across device software development, ensuring the high availability, reliability and robustness of MONARCH software
• Effectively influence R&D and cross-functional executives and shape business direction by challenging norms, driving change, and engaging with appropriate stakeholders
• Define, execute, and communicate the strategic vision for the mid- to long-term direction and technical roadmap of the team
• Maintain and drive functional alignment within R&D leadership by translating complex business/technical topics into clear decisions and actions for internal and partner organizations (Quality, Regulatory, Commercial) and external stakeholders (inclusive of customers)
• Lead and own outcomes for the SW R&D efforts (i.e., budget management, define priorities, resource allocation, delivery timelines, drive approvals and communications) for pre- and post-market needs of medical devices
• Ensure high-quality software and documentation is delivered in support of the MONARCH systems, enabling high customer satisfaction

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 period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director