Director, Upstream Excellence & Biodesign (Irvine, CA) Johnson and Johnson MedTech, Electrophysiology
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Electrophysiology, is recruiting a Director, Upstream Excellence & Biodesign to join our team in Irvine, CA. 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/. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Job Summary: Lead upstream global strategic marketing for Electrophysiology (EP) by combining Biodesign leadership with portfolio strategy, cross‑functional execution, and operational excellence. As a senior commercial strategist working at the earliest stages of product development, this role identifies and prioritizes clinical needs across global markets, shapes product requirements and evidence strategies, and drives go/no‑go decisions that guide R&D, regulatory, clinical and commercial activities. The Director will implement best‑in-class need‑based innovation (BioDesign) principles to improve how we collect and define market needs and to accelerate development of high‑value EP products and solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Life Sciences or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in marketing, product management, commercial operations or related roles, preferably with global responsibilities.
- Experience developing and executing strategic marketing for complex medical technologies; demonstrated ability to operate in a matrix organization.
- Strong operational acumen with experience implementing scalable marketing processes and launch capabilities.
- Clinical electrophysiology or cardiovascular industry experience strongly preferred; ability to learn and translate complex clinical/technical concepts.
- Strong financial acumen, experience creating business cases and tracking commercial performance.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills; experience engaging physicians and senior leadership.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with EP product categories, AF or VT therapies, or adjacent electrophysiology solutions.
- International experience and proven success launching products across multiple geographies.
- Demonstrated experience supporting business development or M&A activities.
Responsibilities
- Strategy & Portfolio Develop and execute global business and portfolio strategy for EP products and solutions. Maintain a rolling multi‑year portfolio plan that aligns R&D priorities, clinical evidence needs, and commercial objectives. Provide input to pipeline prioritization and business case development; support business development diligence as required.
- Operational Excellence Own and mature global marketing operations and processes (launch readiness, demand planning, commercial performance tracking, playbooks, governance). Define and maintain key performance indicators, SOPs, and best practices to improve speed-to-market, quality of deliverables, and cross‑regional consistency. Partner with program management, supply chain, and operations to ensure launch and lifecycle activities are executable and sustainable.
- Cross‑functional Leadership & Execution Drive cross‑functional delivery of global product marketing plans (positioning, segmentation, messaging, value propositions, pricing input). Collaborate closely with Global Education, R&D, Regulatory, Clinical Affairs, Program Management, Regional Marketing and Commercial Field Leadership to align and operationalize strategies. Ensure appropriate customer input (voice of customer) is incorporated into strategy and development activities.
- Product Lifecycle & Evidence Strategy Shape lifecycle planning (launch, sustain, line extensions, exit) and clinical/evidence generation strategies to support claims, reimbursement and adoption. Represent GSM on core product development teams and help translate clinical needs into product requirements.
- Market & Competitive Insight Lead market intelligence and competitive analysis efforts in partnership with business intelligence to inform strategy and tactical planning. Monitor emerging clinical trends, unmet needs, and competitor activity to inform product and go‑to-market decisions.
- People & Stakeholder Management Lead, coach and develop direct reports and cross‑functional partners; build EP marketing capability and clinical application expertise within the team. Act as a strong partner to internal stakeholders and external physician customers; influence without direct authority in a matrix environment.
- Governance, Compliance & Safety Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements; communicate key business issues and opportunities to senior leadership. Promote Health, Safety and Environmental practices and ensure team compliance to relevant procedures.
Benefits
- 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; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
