Head, Global Robotic Strategy & Innovation

6267-Auris Health Legal Entity • Santa Clara, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. 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 for a Head, Global Robotics Strategy and Innovation to be based in Santa Clara, CA for a duration-based role. An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of business experience or MBA/other advanced degree with at least 5 years relevant healthcare business experience is required
• 7-10 years of experience working across innovation, business development, marketing, and strategy, with direct experience in surgical robotics
• Experience in developing business cases for opportunities is required
• Strong business, negotiation, organizational, project management, analytical, decision-making, and influence management skills are required
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence a broad variety of business leaders, both internally and externally and of varying levels from functional personnel to senior leaders of companies is required
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage several projects simultaneously are required
• Experience working in multiple international markets and partnering with cross-functional and global teams required
• Experience in a customer/external facing role is strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and operational skills are preferred
• Strong ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and drive clarity from complexity
• Track record of translating insights into actionable concepts and recommendations
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and storytelling skills
• An approachable individual who prides him or herself on providing a high level of service and support

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and operational skills are preferred
• Experience in a customer/external facing role is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• With VP, Robotics & Strategic Capabilities, support Robotics strategy development across clinical specialties, informed by global strategic insights and unmet market needs, ultimately delivered through organic & inorganic development opportunities
• Partner closely with innovation teams from concept to technical and commercial feasibility; develop a clear overarching innovation strategy that integrates customer, market, competitive, and system level insights
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the VP, Robotics I&A and New Growth, applying organizational development expertise to develop and articulate a compelling, cohesive growth story across Surgery
• Champion mid to long term vision and innovation strategy, exploration of strategic partnerships and M&A opportunities
• Identify new 3rd party partnerships that can help accelerate our robotics strategy and time to market
• Partner closely with business development teams to execute projects
• Manage strategic alliances which could augment the Robotic portfolio, identifying revenue streams and product differentiation opportunities
• Develop the positioning, pricing and marketing strategy for new Robotic products, and working closely with global and regional teams to deliver new product launch forecasts
• Develop global insights to drive new product concepts and marketing strategies
• Drive value-based healthcare initiatives through key claims and a robust evidence strategy
• Proactively align decision making with enterprise-wide strategy and evaluate short- and long-term goals to prioritize highest impact actions
• Provide Robotic thought leadership across the enterprise

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: Senior